Virtualization
Virtualization, in computing, is known as the process of transforming something physical in virtual in order to obtain a better resource utilization and efficiency. Virtualization can be applied starting with applications, servers, storage and desktoprs.
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Definition Datacenter virtualization is a sum of actions that move your physical servers, storage and applications in a virtual environment. Server consolidation is an approach to the efficient usage of computer server resources in order to reduce the total ...
Storage virtualization is a concept and term used within computer science. In few words, virtualization is the pooling of physical storage from multiple network storage devices into what appears to be a single storage device that is managed from a central console. Specifically, ...
: Desktop virtualization is a concept that says that the personal computer desktop environment has to be separated from the physical machine, using a client-server model of computing. This model stores the virtual desktop on a remote server instead of the local storage ...
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VMware Extends Enterprise Social and Cloud-based Applications to iPad and Android
New mobile apps from SlideRocket and Socialcast will deliver communication and collaboration tools for the connected enterprise MOBILIZE 2011, SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 27, 2011 – Advancing its vision for the future of applications in the post-PC Era, VMware, Inc.(NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, today announced new iPad and updated Android applications from SlideRocket and Socialcastthat will help modern businesses empower a more agile, productive and connected enterprise. "Modern business users are ...
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FalconStor Showcases Data Protection and Storage Virtualization Solutions at VMworld 2011
Demonstrates FalconStor DR Solutions Integrated with VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager 5 and VMware VAAI Support in Heterogeneous Storage Environments LAS VEGAS, August 29, 2011—FalconStor Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: FALC), the market leader in disk-based data protection solutions, will demonstrate FalconStor’s data protection and disaster recovery (DR) solutions integrated with VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager 5 and support of VMware vStorage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI) in heterogeneous storage environments. The demonstrations will take place in FalconStor’s ...
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VMware Unveils VMware Workstation™ 8
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2011 — VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, today announced the availability of VMware Workstation™ 8 – offering the easiest way to build, share and upload virtual machines (VMs) to VMware vSphere®. With more than 50 new features, VMware Workstation 8 advances the way technical professionals can work with multiple virtual machines from their PCs or on enterprise private clouds. "The users of VMware Workstation pioneer the adoption of virtual environments ...
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VMware Launches VMware Fusion® 4 – The Best Way to Run Windows on a Mac Just Got Better
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2011— VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, today announced VMware Fusion® 4 – the best way to run Windows on a Mac. Available now at VMware.comfor a promotional price of $49.99, VMware Fusion 4 makes it easier than ever for users to run Windows applications with Mac simplicity. "Enhancements to VMware Fusion® 4 make it a breeze to run Windows and Mac applications side by side on a Mac," said Pat Lee, director, client product management, VMware. "Offering ...
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VMware Acquires Enterprise Social Collaboration Provider Socialcast
Socialcast joins growing VMware End-User Computing portfolio, delivering a more efficient way to communicate, share information and conduct business in the cloud era PALO ALTO, Calif., May 31, 2011 — VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Socialcast, a leading provider of social collaboration solutions for the enterprise. Socialcast enables modern business communication by uniting people, information and enterprise applications within collaborative communities. Delivered as ...
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