- Citrix will lead the desktop virtualization market says Morgan Stanley - Last week virtualization.info reported about an analysis released in June by Goldman Sachs which forecasted a neat leadership of Citrix over VMware in the desktop virtualization market by 2013. Apparently... 2010-07-30 17:26
- Citrix announces Q2 2010 earnings, only 1/3 of XenDesktop customers use ESX now - Earlier this week Citrix announced its Q2 2010 financial results.
The company announced $458M in total revenue, with more than $100M in cash flow.
New license sales were $149 million,... 2010-07-30 16:56
- Quest acquires Surgient - In March 2009 virtualization.info published an article titled Quest uses Surgient, why not acquire it? suggesting that such acquisition would fit the Quest expansion plans and would be the natural evolution... 2010-07-30 14:09
- Dell and HP to resell Oracle VM - Yesterday Oracle announced a major deal with Dell and HP: the two OEMs will certify and resell the Oracle VM virtual infrastructure, along with Oracle Solaris x86 and Oracle Enterprise... 2010-07-30 13:46
- Microsoft releases Linux Integrated Services 2.1 for Hyper-V - In April Microsoft announced the beta program for the Linux Integrated Services (LIS) 2.1 for Hyper-V.Among the many new features, the package introduced support for up to 4 vCPUs inside... 2010-07-30 13:27
- VMware validates end-to-end FCoE configuration from Cisco and NetApp - A couple of days ago VMware officially validated an end-to-end Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) hardware configuration provided by Cisco and NetApp.
The solution includes Cisco Nexus 5000 Series switches... 2010-07-30 13:08
- Linux Professional Institute launches Virtualization and High Availability exam - The Linux Professional Institute (LPI) just announced the LPI-304 exam, titled Virtualization and High Availability.
The exam is elective for the vendor-neutral Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC)-3 and includes virtualization (Xen,... 2010-07-30 12:42
- Storage vMotion vs SAN Replication - Duncan Epping at Yellow Bricks yesterday posted a brief but very interesting article about the best approach to pursue when a company is about to replace its SAN arrays: Storage... 2010-07-29 20:30
- Virtual Computer appoints its SVP of Marketing - The US startup Virtual Computer earlier this week announced its new Senior Vice President of Marketing: Andrew McKay.
McKay is the co-founder and former Senior Vice President of Sales and... 2010-07-29 20:23
- VMware to release an antivirus framework, partners with TrendMicro - Along with the new vShield Edge and vShield App (which apparently is a rebrand for vShield Zones), VMware is preparing a third security product, in collaboration with TrendMicro.
Internally codenamed... 2010-07-27 22:17
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- Changing RDP Settings in VMware View Open Client for Mac - Using the VMware View Open Client on Mac OS X, but want to customize the behavior of the RDP connection it generates? Here's one way to customize the RDP parameters.
This article was originally posted on blog.scottlowe.org. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.
Changing RDP Settings in VMware View Open Client for Mac
2010-07-22 02:55 - Help Me Out - If you have a couple of minutes, I could really use a favor. This favor is for my own benefit (and Crystal's benefit), but it should only take a couple minutes of your time. Thanks!
This article was originally posted on blog.scottlowe.org. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.
Help Me Out
2010-07-21 16:47 - Enabling RAID 1 on a Mac Mini Server - Today I bought a Mac Mini running Mac OS X Server, but found that the dual 500GB hard drives weren't mirrored. Here's how I fixed that problem.
This article was originally posted on blog.scottlowe.org. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.
Enabling RAID 1 on a Mac Mini Server
2010-07-18 03:54 - vMotion Practicality - There still seems to be some confusion about the Layer 2 adjacency requirements for using vMotion. In this post, I'd like to clarify those requirements and show that vMotion is, indeed, a tool whose practical use in the data center is quite valuable.
This article was originally posted on blog.scottlowe.org. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.
vMotion Practicality
2010-07-12 14:00 - Spouse Activities: Back for Another Year! - VMworld spouse activities—more commonly known as "Spousetivities"—is now in its third year and is bigger and better than ever!
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Spouse Activities: Back for Another Year!
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 2010-06-29 09:00 - How to Configure NPV on a Nexus 5000 - The Nexus 5000 switches from Cisco support NPV (N_Port Virtualization) for connectivity into Fibre Channel environments. Here's how to configure NPV on a Cisco Nexus 5000 switch.
This article was originally posted on blog.scottlowe.org. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.
How to Configure NPV on a Nexus 5000
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- XScreenSaver
This is a collection of X11 screensavers ported to Mac OS X. The BSoD screen saver looks particularly entertaining.
 2010-06-25 09:00 - Hiatus - I'm going on a blogging hiatus for a while and focus on some other areas in my life. I'm sure I'll be back, but I don't know exactly when.
This article was originally posted on blog.scottlowe.org. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.
Hiatus
2010-06-20 05:49 - The Future of NetApp - NetApp has some great products, but where does their future lie? Here are a few thoughts.
This article was originally posted on blog.scottlowe.org. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.
The Future of NetApp
2010-06-18 11:28 - The vMotion Reality - While GigaOm insists that vMotion is a myth, I state that vMotion is a reality. Don't believe me? Read on and find out why!
This article was originally posted on blog.scottlowe.org. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.
The vMotion Reality
2010-06-14 02:18 - Blogging for the Right Reasons - There's a growing trend in the industry to start blogging or tweeting, but for all the wrong reasons.
This article was originally posted on blog.scottlowe.org. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.
Blogging for the Right Reasons
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- Virtumania
This is a virtualization-oriented podcast with Rich Brambley (of vmetc.com) and Marc Farley (of 3Par).
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This site offers downloads of ThinApped versions of many open source software packages.
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- Ballmer Guarded On Windows Phone 7 Prospects - Microsoft CEO says the company is not going to restore its reputation in the phone market overnight.
  2010-07-30 19:39 - RIM BlackPad Tablet Launching In November - Sources say that Research In Motion is preparing to launch its iPad competitor, the BlackPad, in November.
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 2010-07-30 19:29 - FAA NextGen Criticized For Poor Performance Tracking - A General Accountability Office report has found the FAA project to overhaul the U.S. air-traffic control system lacks performance metrics and outcome-based goals.
2010-07-30 19:27 - Nokia, Samsung, LG Lead Mobile Phone Growth - Mobile phone sales increased almost 15% in the second quarter, according to IDC, with Latin America and Asia Pacific projected to drive smartphone growth.
2010-07-30 19:16 - 4G To Drive Wireless Infrastructure Spending Rebound - Carriers deploying LTE 4G networks is expected to spur global capital spending on wireless infrastructure in 2011 after two years of declines, according to iSuppli.
2010-07-30 19:02 - Email Beats Social Media For Grabbing Consumers' Attention - Most consumers prefer to receive email notifications of ads and special deals, despite the current emphasis on social media marketing campaigns, according to an Econsultancy study.
2010-07-30 18:38 - Symantec Revenue Flat, McAfee Profits Up 4% - TenCube, developer of the WaveSecure mobile security service platform, will be acquired by McAfee, the company announced, to broaden its security capabilities.
2010-07-30 18:22 - HHS Allocates $51 Million For Health Insurance Exchanges - Up to $1 million in grants per state will be available from the Department of Health and Human Services to help establish health insurance exchanges.
2010-07-30 18:08 - Global CIO: The CEO Of The Year Is SAP's Bill McDermott - With co-CEO Jim Snabe, McDermott's set a vibrant new strategy, restored growth and profitability, and exorcised some wicked demons and ghosts.
2010-07-30 17:35 - IBM Remains On U.S. Antitrust Watch - DOJ investigation into Big Blue 's mainframe licensing policies ongoing even as European authorities ramp up their own probe.
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 2010-07-30 16:55 - Google Cleared Of UK Street View Privacy Breach - "Meaningful personal details" weren't disclosed when Google's cars collected publicly broadcast Wi-Fi network names and MAC addresses, finds British government authorities.
2010-07-30 16:40 - India Handset Sales To Rise 18.5% - Gartner finds the Indian mobile phone industry dominated by low-cost devices and inexpensive prepaid voice and SMS plans.
2010-07-30 16:22 - FCC Approves First 4G LTE Phone - The Federal Communications Commission has recently approved some of the first devices to use Long Term Evolution 4G technology, including a phone and a laptop dongle.
2010-07-30 16:08 - Apple Developing Social Fashion Shopping Technology - Shoppers with iOS devices may soon have access to an Apple Virtual Closet that will facilitate buying, sharing, and washing clothes.
2010-07-30 15:57 - Sprint Updating EVO 4G To Android 2.2 - Sprint on Thursday announced that it will be the first wireless carrier in the U.S. to distribute Android 2.2 Froyo to the HTC EVO 4G starting on August 3.
2010-07-30 14:48 - Army Plans Private Cloud - APC2, the Army Private Cloud, will be a cornerstone of a broader data center consolidation initiative that aims to reduce the number of Army data centers from 200 to less than 20.
2010-07-30 14:00 - Amazon CTO Counters Eli Lilly Rumors Via Twitter - Werner Vogels used the micro blogging service to respond to reports that Eli Lilly, a leading EC2 customer, was "dumping" Amazon Web Services.
2010-07-30 14:00 - HTC Droid Incredible Almost Identical To Nexus One - A teardown analysis of the handset found it so similar to the Google model, also built by HTC, that the Droid could be called "Nexus Two.'
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 2010-07-30 14:00 - Microsoft Sees Slates: Black Hat Coverage - Microsoft Sees Slates: Black Hat Coverage
2010-07-30 13:46 - Congress Moves To Legalize Online Gambling - The legislation would replace the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, which has proven to be unenforceable.
2010-07-30 13:00 - Best Buy To Offer Clearwire WiMax Service - The 4G wireless broadband service is currently available in 36 cities and is expected to add 24 more by the end of the year.
2010-07-30 13:00 - Oracle Sued By Justice Department For Fraud - The suit contends Oracle misrepresented its commercial sales practices to give government customers deals inferior to those offered to commercial customers.
2010-07-30 13:00 - YouTube Promises 15 Minutes Of Fame - To mark an increase in allowable running time for non-partner videos, YouTube says it will promote a handful of video makers.
2010-07-29 23:48 - Microsoft Plans Intel 'Oak Trail'-Based Tablets - CEO Steve Ballmer tells financial analysts that catching Apple in the slate PC market is "job one" for the company.
2010-07-29 23:04 - Dragon NaturallySpeaking Improves Speech Recognition - Nuance Communications claims version 11 reduces set-up time required to 'train' the software to your spoken voice and boosts accuracy up to 15%.
2010-07-29 21:30 - GAO Launches Mobile Website - Responding to the growing trend of accessing content on mobile devices, the Government Accountability Office reports are now accessible to BlackBerry, iPhone, Android and other mobile device users.
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 2010-07-29 21:16 - Amazon Launches $139 Wi-Fi Kindle - The Wi-Fi only electronic reader and a $189 third generation model of the original Kindle with Wi-Fi and 3G are Amazon's latest bid to spur digital book sales.
2010-07-29 20:59 - NOAA Supercomputer Tapped For Climate Change Research - Housed at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the 14-cabinet, 260-teraflop system is the most powerful supercomputer operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.
2010-07-29 20:47 - Black Hat: Android, iPhone App Data Risks Overlooked - A survey of mobile app security for iPhone and Android reveals that information disclosure isn't always obvious.
2010-07-29 20:25 - Juniper Networks To Acquire SMobile For $70 Million - Adding SMobile's Junos Pulse software platform for smartphones, tablets, netbooks and notebooks, helps position Juniper to better compete in the mobile client security market.
2010-07-29 20:19 - Health IT Alone Won't Improve Primary Care - Federal report raises numerous questions about whether electronic health records and other technologies can advance the patient centered medical home model.
2010-07-29 20:15 - Radio Shack Revenues Top $1 Billion - An emphasis on mobile products, including a successful wireless kiosk program in Target stores, helped drive $53 million in profits for the second quarter.
2010-07-29 20:08 - BlackBerry Springs Leaks, App World 2.0 Goes Beta - It's been hard to escape the cavalcade of leaked information about unannounced BlackBerry devices of late. Find out what the latest scuttlebutt is here.
2010-07-29 19:58 - Mobile Networks Falter Under Video Demand - Peak traffic congestion at night causes most stalling, according to Bytemobile, and coming network upgrades likely won't help.
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 2010-07-29 19:40 - Google Ramping Games Business - Discussions with online gaming companies and a job listing for a games project manager suggest Google is prepping its Facebook-competing social network.
2010-07-29 19:12 - Smarsh Launches Employee Text Message Archiving - Expanding on its social media, instant message and email archiving offerings, Smarsh has launched a mobile message archiving module for BlackBerry, Android and Windows with iPhone support due later this year.
2010-07-29 19:07 - Apple Probes iPhone iOS 4 Complaints - Still stinging from "antennagate," the company is now looking into reports its new mobile operating system is buggy.
2010-07-29 19:01 - Oracle Patches Bug Crashing Eclipse - Changing the company field name from Sun to Oracle in latest Java update caused the Eclipse software development environment to fail.
2010-07-29 18:46 - Defense Agency Expands Cloud Computing - Platform-as-a-service, Microsoft Office, and SharePoint may be delivered to military agencies from the Defense Information Systems Agency's private cloud.
2010-07-29 18:16 - Mariposa Botnet Creator Arrested - Developer of the malware, used to create almost 10,000 unique pieces of malicious software, was busted in Slovenia.
2010-07-29 17:35 - LG Android Tablet Release Set For Fourth Quarter - LG on Thursday confirmed that it is working on a tablet-style device that will run Google's Android platform. It also showed off the Optimus Z smartphone.
2010-07-29 17:13 - Motorola Mobile Devices Generate $87 Million Profit - Focus remains on the recovery of Motorola's mobile phone operations as the company preps for a split early next year.
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 2010-07-29 17:00 - Oracle Out, Google In At Berkeley Lab - 4,000 employees at DOE research facility will have new calendaring system when they show up for work Monday.
2010-07-29 15:55 - Best Buy Jumps Into 'Antennagate' With Free Shields - Best Buy on Wednesday announced that it will offer free invisible shields for those who purchased an iPhone 4 at a Best Buy location.
2010-07-29 15:19 - Black Hat Warning: ATMs At Risk - Barnaby Jack of IOActive demonstrated attacks that would allow a criminal to compromise ATMs.
2010-07-29 14:42 - Guerra On Healthcare: Application Rip And Replace Realities - Most healthcare organizations must leverage past investments and don't have the luxury to rip and replace in pursuit of "perfect world" IT scenarios.
2010-07-29 14:00 - EnterpriseDB Upgrades Postgres Plus Advanced Server - The 8.4 version includes protection against SQL injection attacks and compatibility features to make it easier to migrate Oracle applications.
2010-07-29 14:00 - Black Hat: U.S. Infrastructure Vulnerable To Cyber Attack - This broad variety of platforms and applications provides many holes for hackers to get through, says the US-CERT Director.
2010-07-29 14:00 - Google Fights Android Piracy - A new licensing service for Android apps aims to limit misuse.
2010-07-29 14:00 - Global CIO: IBM Attacked By EU Anti-Capitalists & IT Washouts - Two tiny makers of mainframe knockoffs are joining forces with the always-eager EU to try to browbeat IBM into unearned submission.
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