Virtualization Archives | ServerWatch https://www.serverwatch.com/virtualization/ ServerWatch is the leading IT resource on all things server. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:06:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Data Center Power Consumption: What You Need to Know https://www.serverwatch.com/virtualization/data-center-power-consumption/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:03:25 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/how-your-data-center-can-beat-rising-energy-prices/ Data centers consume a lot of power. Learn how to measure and reduce power consumption in your data center with these tips and best practices.

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]]> 6 Best Virtual Machine Software for Windows in 2023 https://www.serverwatch.com/virtualization/best-virtual-machine-software-for-windows/ Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:22:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/?p=37376 Virtual machine software is essential for running multiple operating systems on one computer. Here are the 6 best virtual machine solutions for Windows.

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]]> Virtual Servers vs. Physical Servers: Comparison and Use Cases https://www.serverwatch.com/servers/virtual-servers-vs-physical-servers/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 21:31:21 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/?p=37369 Virtual servers and physical servers both have advantages and disadvantages — but one of them comes out ahead for most companies.

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]]> What Is Green IT? Definition and Benefits https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/green-it/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 13:35:44 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/?p=37344 Green IT is the practice of using information technology to reduce the environmental impact of computing. Learn how to use it to reduce your carbon footprint.

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]]> 5 Steps to Secure Your Virtualized Data Center https://www.serverwatch.com/security/steps-to-secure-your-virtualized-data-center/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:08:45 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/3-ways-to-secure-your-virtualized-data-center/ Data center security is paramount to business continuity. Follow our 5 simple steps to ensure you effectively secure your virtualized data center.

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]]> What Is Paravirtualization? Definition and Uses https://www.serverwatch.com/virtualization/what-is-paravirtualization/ Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:52:14 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/?p=165 Paravirtualization is a virtualization technique that allows the guest OS to communicate and collaborate with the hypervisor. Learn more about its operation, uses, and benefits.

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]]> What Is Virtualization Security? How to Keep Your Virtualized Infrastructure Secure https://www.serverwatch.com/virtualization/virtualization-security/ Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:26:53 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/?p=37294 Virtualization security is the process of protecting virtualized environments from malicious attacks and unauthorized access. Here’s how to get started.

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]]> What Is Data Center Virtualization? How It Works and Its Benefits https://www.serverwatch.com/virtualization/data-center-virtualization/ Fri, 22 Sep 2023 18:41:14 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/?p=37275 Data center virtualization is the process of combining hardware and software resources to create a virtualized environment. Here are the benefits and how it works.

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]]> Host vs. Guest Operating System: What Are the Differences? https://www.serverwatch.com/virtualization/guest-os-vs-host-os/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 21:11:26 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/?p=37267 Host and guest operating systems are two distinct types of OS in a virtualized environment. Learn the differences between them and how they work together.

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]]> 7 Best Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software of 2023 https://www.serverwatch.com/virtualization/best-vdi-software/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:41:07 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/?p=37255 Virtual desktops give employees access to their desktop from anywhere. Find out which VDI software is the best for your business with this guide.

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