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Windows Server Virtualization and Microsoft Hyper V

• How to build a bulletproof Hyper-V failover cluster

  Before deploying a Hyper-V failover cluster, heed these design instructions to keep VM performance from lagging due to a faulty configuration. Continue Reading

• Rise of the container OS administrators' dilemma

  Containerization could force OS administrators to support more and newer OSes in production, as established large OSes seem a poor fit for tiny boxes. Continue Reading

• Microsoft's strategy on open source is a sign of the times

  Microsoft astonished the IT world again with a series of big open source moves in 2016. Do Windows admins need to get on board or risk getting left behind? Continue Reading

• Storage QoS in Windows Server 2016 stabilizes Hyper-V performance

  Microsoft updated Storage QoS to let administrators running a large number of Hyper-V workloads on file servers get consistent performance by regulating storage bandwidth. Continue Reading

• Microsoft slates Windows Server 2016 availability for mid-October

  Microsoft dedicated its opening keynote to the benefits of Azure, but IT pros say the company's on-ramp to the cloud still needs some work. Continue Reading

• Six alternative Hyper-V management tools

  There are a number of third-party Hyper-V management tools available for organizations that need to handle a few dozen nodes.Continue Reading

• How Windows Server containers differ from Hyper-V containers

  Windows administrators will need to learn how Windows Server containers differ from Hyper-V containers, and why one might be preferred over the other.Continue Reading

• Avoid Hyper-V performance dips during a live migration

  TCP offloads and backups can create issues during a Hyper-V live migration if not addressed. Here’s how to avoid running into problems.Continue Reading

• Why SUSE VMs have UEFI and secure boot issues

  You won't be able to secure boot or use UEFI with SUSE VMs under Hyper-V because of certain support issues, so it's important to learn if your enterprise will be affected.Continue Reading

• Planning the live backup of an Oracle Linux VM in Hyper-V

  Learn what can go wrong with a live virtual machine backup if you're running Oracle Linux VMs under Hyper-V, and how to keep the process as smooth as possible.Continue Reading

• Problems to prep for when running Linux VMs in Hyper-V

  Learn how to prepare for some of the problems you may have to work around if you run dynamic memory in a Red Hat Linux VM under Hyper-V.Continue Reading

• The evolution of Microsoft System Center

  System Center, Microsoft's systems management suite, has been through many changes over the years to accommodate new software, the cloud and more.Continue Reading

• The basics of resizing virtual disks in Windows Server 2012 R2

  Windows Server 2012 R2 can resize virtual disks, so admins will see less disruption for virtualized workloads and faster storage maintenance.Continue Reading

• Running PowerShell scripts can ease Windows virtualization tasks

  Put PowerShell cmdlets to work with Windows virtualization by automating setup, maintenance and configuration tasks in your organization.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Machine Manager 2012 enhancements

  Virtual Machine Manager 2012 promises improvements for Hyper-V shops. Find out why this single-pane-of-glass manager improves on VMM 2008.Continue Reading