VM/ESA White Papers

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Move To Application-Driven Virtualization for Real IT Savings
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Going beyond traditional server virtualization, Oracle VM's application driven virtualization approach not only provides the traditional server virtualization benefits of consolidation, reliability and flexibility but also delivers a unique integrated solution to addressing critical business needs.
Posted: 09 Aug 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2011

Oracle Corporation

Oracle VM Server for SPARC - Enabling a Flexible, Efficient IT Infrastructure
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Enterprises need strategies and tools that help maximize the use of every compute asset and improve operational flexibility. This white paper highlights the advantages of using server virtualization to capture business value through an efficient, nimble IT architecture built on Oracle VM Server for SPARC (previously called Sun Logical Domains).
Posted: 18 May 2010 | Published: 17 Apr 2010

Oracle Corporation

Building a Home Lab for VMware vSphere
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper by Global Knowledge instructor, John Hales, to learn how to build a home lab for VMware vSphere for study. This paper is broken down into three major sections; the first and most detailed is about the hardware required, the second is about the Workstation configuration, and the third is about installing vSphere and Virtual Center.
Posted: 12 Feb 2010 | Published: 12 Feb 2010

Global Knowledge

Alternatives for Securing Virtual Environments: A Different Network Requires a Different Approach -- Extending Security to the Virtual World
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Virtual networks create a number of new security issues that physical defense strategies do not properly address. This white paper discusses the limitations of physical firewalls and highlights a security architecture designed with virtualization in mind.
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.

The Total Economic Impact of VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This research study explains the total economic impact and potential return on investment organizations can realize by deploying a new recovery solution for virtual environments.
Posted: 23 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

Optimizing VDI data management with unified virtualized storage
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This brief white paper explores how optimizing VDI helps simplify user data management and enables device – and location – independent data access. Find out how a unified virtualized storage technology helps boost IT flexibility.
Posted: 28 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

Demystifying Deduplication for Backup with the Dell DR4000
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: A disruption in the availability of data can break business continuity. Any good impact analysis must consider how quickly data access can be restored and how recent the data must be. Tape backup is no longer effective for all scenarios, and disk-based backup presents challenges as well. Is data deduplication the answer? Read the White Paper
Posted: 23 Aug 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

Dell Software

The Relevance and Value of a "Storage Hypervisor"
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This ESG lab report delves into the relevance and value of a Storage Hypervisor, and focuses on what users need to get started when building and implementing this technology. Discover market dynamics driving more organization implementations toward a Storage Hypervisor strategy.
Posted: 22 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2011

IBM

Optimizing Virtual Desktops With Unified Storage and VMware
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This brief whitepaper explores an approach designed to deliver significant benefits for VDI implementations. Find out you can ensure your VDI infrastructure is ready to deal with increased I/O demands.
Posted: 23 Oct 2013 | Published: 16 Sep 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

Five Best Practices to Protect Your Virtual Environment
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Discover how you can realize the benefits of virtualization without sacrificing security in this whitepaper that outlines five best practices to utilize to protect your virtual environment.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 20 Apr 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.