Monday, February 19, 2007 - Posts : @VMblog

Blade vendors sharpen up technology

A non-profit group dedicated to advancing blade server technology has celebrated its first birthday by encouraging companies to collaborate on new developments and share research. Blade.org is an advocacy group spearheaded by IBM. Its members include VMware, Intel, Citrix and Nortel. ... Read More...

Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 9:50 PM by David Marshall | 0 Comments
Filed under: General News

Virtualization: Linux's killer app

I came away from InfoWorld's Virtualization Executive Forum last week with two conclusions. First, server virtualization is definitely a big deal. This time last year, customers and ISVs still seemed to be struggling to come to terms with this new approach to deploying and managing servers; today it... Read More...

Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 9:47 PM by David Marshall | 0 Comments
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Webinar: Streamlining Software Deployments with Virtual Appliances

Join Virtual Iron for this 1 hour Webinar on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at 11AM EST. The growing acceptance of virtualization technology is about to revolutionize the way IT consumers deploy applications. A major part of this shift is being driven by... Read More...

Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 9:44 PM by David Marshall | 0 Comments
Filed under: Events

Microsoft Releases Virtual PC 2007

Microsoft has finally released their latest version of their free desktop virtualization solution, Microsoft Virtual PC 2007. Check out their main portal page: Use Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 to run multiple operating systems at the same time on the same... Read More...

Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 2:04 PM by David Marshall | 0 Comments
Filed under: Desktop Virtualization

VMfind - Virtual Appliance Search Engine

Can't find a virtual appliance? Has that been a problem? Enomaly thought so. Check it out. Enomaly is proud to announce the launch of VMfind.com, an online community & search network for virtualization technology with a focus on, pre-configured virtual... Read More...

Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 6:57 AM by David Marshall | 0 Comments
Filed under: Virtual Appliances

IBM gives SMBs fast path to virtualisation

Promising to lower costs through consolidation, IBM rolled out three new server options for entry-level and midrange customers. IBM continued to take aim at the virtual world with a trio of introductions this week the vendor says will help businesses improve their overall IT efficiencies and ulti... Read More...

Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 6:53 AM by David Marshall | 0 Comments
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Convert Physical Windows Systems Into Virtual Machines To Be Run On A Linux Desktop

This is a really good walk through of how to convert your physical machine into a VMware virtual machine using the VMware Converter Starter package. Thanks to HowToForge for helping us out with this. This article shows how you can convert a physical Windows... Read More...

Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 6:49 AM by David Marshall | 0 Comments
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VMware brings 300 jobs to Cork

According to the Sunday Business Post Online, more than 300 jobs will be created in Cork, Ireland by the international software firm, VMware. Details of the project, which is being supported with grant aid from IDA Ireland, will be announced later this... Read More...

Posted Monday, February 19, 2007 6:41 AM by David Marshall | 0 Comments
Filed under: General News