Virtualization

In this product review, we'll be covering IBM PowerVM server virtualization. We'll discuss the virtualization tool's features as well as its pros and cons. What is PowerVM? IBM PowerVM can virtualize AIX, IBM Linux and IBM i clients running on its Power server platform. It is one of the most full-featured virtualization programs on the market – no surprise, given IBM’s deep legacy in the data...

Understanding the differences between virtualization vs. containerization can lead to improved scalability and reduced operational costs for organizations. In this article, we'll discuss the specific differences between both methods of creating virtual packages as well as the general differences between these two valuable solutions. Discussions about server virtualization inevitably revolve around VMware, Hyper-V and, to a lesser extent, Xen and KVM as well. But another...

vSphere 7, the latest version of VMware’s server virtualization product, was made generally available April 2, 2020, with an expanded feature set and updated security tools. From Monster VMs that double the number of hosts per cluster to drop-in Kubernetes capabilities, vSphere 7 makes life easier for enterprise IT Admins and developers looking to streamline their infrastructure. These are the new and updated vSphere...

Microsoft Hyper-V: The Bottom line Microsoft Hyper-V lagged behind VMware's virtualization tool, one of the most popular tools in the space, when it was first released as a standalone product in 2016.  But over the years, Hyper-V has steadily grown to be a worthy adversary. VMware still wins out on sheer breadth of virtualization features, but not everyone needs so many bells and whistles. Server...

See the full list of best server virtualization software. Bottom line: Proxmox may not be familiar to many outside of central Europe. But it is gaining traction due to its smart combination of open-source KVM-based virtualization, software defined storage and containers. Potential buyers need to decide: are we focusing on open source virtualization? If so, Proxmox is a suitable choice, for the company is focused in...