Key concepts for server, storage and client virtualization

September 30, 2009 Published by  SearchSystemsChannel.com Systems Channel Advisor Key concepts for server, storage and client virtualization John Lamb, IBM Press Achieving energy-efficient data centers isn't possible without the use of virtual servers and virtual data storage. Understanding these concepts is crucial to winning server virtualization projects, and learning about these key areas now will also help you secure a position in the cloud computing and grid computing markets. This chapter demonstrates the importance of staying up-to-date with technology from key vendors, including VMware's VMotion and IBM's PowerVM. RELATED: Server virtualization technology guide Maximizing VMware vSphere 4 performance Achieve optimal vSphere performance through resource allocation by using VMware tools and examining activities on a guest operating system. Read this tip. Top 10 server virtualization management and performance tips Use these tips to compare Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere, and get information on adding value to server virtualization projects and services. Read these top 10 tips. Tech Watch: VARs aren't pouncing on Mac Snow Leopard Apple's Mac Snow Leopard operating system (OS) supports Exchange Server, but issues around older Mac OS releases could hinder wide business adoption, VARs say. Read this article.   ADVERTISEMENT     Everything channel pros need to know about virtualization Desktop and application virtualization choices Linux server virtualization pros and cons How hardware-assisted virtualization changes consolidation equation   Need systems channel answers? Ask your own question or browse thousands of IT answers on IT Knowledge Exchange. ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by SearchSystemsChannel.com, part of the TechTarget network. TechTarget provides IT professionals with the resources they need to perform their jobs: Web sites, newsletters, forums, blogs, white papers, webcasts, events and more. Copyright 2009 TechTarget. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. If you no longer wish to receive Systems Channel Advisor from SearchSystemsChannel.com go to unsubscribe: http://searchSystemsChannel.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-677&em=charles%40cpedley.com&uid=6486075&eid=727535& Unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. Contact Us: SearchSystemsChannel.com Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494 Contact: Webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy: PRIV LINK