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The best virtualisation platform for the desktop just got even better: if you're a software developer, trainer or support professional, look no further. Read more
14 December, 2009 by Alan StevensZDNet is available in the following editions:
The best virtualisation platform for the desktop just got even better: if you're a software developer, trainer or support professional, look no further. Read more
14 December, 2009 by Alan Stevens
Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of Windows Server virtualisation, although management tools are not included. This, together with deployment issues, could limit the appeal of Microsoft's standalone hypervisor beyond the enterprise market. Read more
25 November, 2009 by Alan Stevens
The latest release of VMware's enterprise-level hypervisor and management suite raises the bar with the addition of built-in backup, thin provisioning and fault tolerance options. The combination of functionality and a proven track record makes vSphere 4 an excellent choice for high-end server virtualisation projects. Read more
27 October, 2009 by Roger Howorth
If you need to run virtual machines on a workstation rather than a server, which is the best platform? We test VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, Parallels Workstation and KVM under Ubuntu, along with Wine, to find out. Read more
22 June, 2009 by Chris Duckett
Over the past few years, virtualisation has become a viable option to thin down datacentres in terms of physical size, heat output and cost. Here we examine three leading hypervisors. Read more
1 June, 2009 by David Jones
Despite taking a completely different approach to virtualisation, Virtuozzo Containers can match the best hypervisors on performance while at the same time making virtual workloads quick and easy to deploy and manage. Read more
5 December, 2008 by Alan Stevens
Early releases of the Xen hypervisor showed promise but had lots of rough edges. Citrix's XenServer 5, however, is very much a production-class virtualisation solution with features that match, and in some cases exceed, what's available on rival platforms. Read more
18 November, 2008 by Alan Stevens
ESXi is the easiest hypervisor to install and use. It's based on VMware's ESX Server code, making it among the most stable and mature virtualisation options available. It also uses very little RAM and disk space, leaving more server resources free for your virtual machines. Read more
17 October, 2008 by Roger Howorth
Microsoft's Hyper-V is a solid virtualisation platform that's compatible with a wide range of modern server hardware. Read more
18 August, 2008 by Roger Howorth
Microsoft's Hyper-V is the missing piece from the launch of Windows Server 2008. We examine its background, and predict how the hypervisor market is likely to develop. Read more
27 February, 2008 by Alan Stevens
Already hugely popular with developers and system testers, this latest version of VMWare Workstation has even more to appeal to the professional market. Read more
20 June, 2007 by Alan StevensBy extending and building on the production-quality virtualisation technology of ESX Server, VMware Infrastructure 3 further consolidates the company’s position at the top of the virtual server tree. Read more
6 September, 2006 by Alan StevensThis is a deceptively simple application virtualisation tool that, once you appreciate what it does, quickly becomes indispensable. Read more
10 July, 2006 by Alan StevensThis is an effective server virtualisation tool, now available as a free download. However, Linux support is limited, and overall it’s not quite a match for VMWare. Read more
7 June, 2006 by Alan StevensJust about any task involving multiple operating systems on a single computer can be accomplished using VMware Workstation 5, which adds valuable new features and also delivers performance enhancements. Read more
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