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Is object-based storage considered storage virtualization?

TeachMeIT — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:37:17 +0000

Trying to figure out what our plan is for storage after implementing our virtualization strategy. Any suggestions – vendors, products, plans of action?

I’m still cloudy on what exactly is considered storage virtualization and what our options are.

Recommendations for storage virtualization appliances

NewnanIT — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:18:03 +0000

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Open IT Forum: What is the most important component of a virtualization strategy?

MelanieYarbrough — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:39:23 +0000

Whether you’re deploying a virtualization strategy or it’s only a minor blip on your radar, what would you say is the most important component of a virtualization strategy?

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Open IT Forum: What’s your attitude toward storage virtualization?

MelanieYarbrough — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:02:07 +0000

We’re wondering what the general attitude toward storage virtualization is. Is your company considering it as a part of your virtualization project, or is it not even part of the discussion?

Share your experiences, thoughts, or questions regarding storage virtualization, and we’ll share 50 knowledge points!

Open IT Forum: Storage virtualization expectations & realities

MelanieYarbrough — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 17:38:08 +0000

A recent study from DataCore suggests that enterprise IT doesn’t fully understand the fine print surrounding storage virtualization. From the added costs to the incompatibility of traditional storage methods with virtualized servers and desktops.

Have you put off deploying virtualization or experienced a much higher cost than expected? Share your mishaps, expectations, and realities, and we’ll share 100 knowledge points!

Options for storage virtualization

TeachMeIT — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:38:47 +0000

I’d love any feedback on vendors or strategies for storage for my virtual machines. What should I consider when planning storage? What sort of budget can I expect?

Backing up user data in image VDI environments

NewnanIT — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:26:56 +0000

What’s the easiest way to identify and backup user data spread across user disk images? Any tips on VDI backup best practices would be greatly appreciated.

Open IT Forum: What would sell desktop virtualization to you?

MelanieYarbrough — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:47:16 +0000

Last year, Brian Madden talked about the ways to get traditional desktop administrators to start getting their feet wet in desktop virtualization, and we were wondering what it took for you to satisfy your curiosity about the technology. What customized ways have you adopted desktop virtualization? Was it difficult to convince you or your desktop admins?

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Open IT Forum: Pros & cons of VDI-in-a-box

MelanieYarbrough — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 20:22:51 +0000

In the still maturing technology of desktop virtualization, VDI-in-a-box is heralded as a cost-effective solution for specific applications or users that can reap the benefits of virtualization.

Are you currently deploying or considering deploying VDI-in-a-box? What are the pros & cons you’ve experienced?

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How does VDI handle IP addresses for each virtual desktop?

NewnanIT — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:55:06 +0000

I’m setting up a test environment in VMware View, with Windows Vista and Windows SP. We use DHCP but each IP in the DHCP scope is reserved. Does the virtual desktop point back to the parent VM? How does VDI handle the IP address for each virtual desktop? Am I going to have to go straight to non-reserved DHCP addresses to handle this issue?