Articles by Virtualization News Desk

Fortify Predicts VMware Mega-Patch Move Will Be First Of Many

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:15:00 EDT

Fortify Software, specialists in enterprise application security, says that VMWare's release of a raft of patches this week - referred to many as a mega-patch - is likely to be the first of many such moves as hacker interest in the virtual environment takes off.

Lieberman Software Launches Server Virtualization Management Initiative

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:30:00 EDT

Lieberman Software's User Manager Pro Suite, a configuration management solution for Windows-powered servers and workstations, has achieved Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V certification. Several additional Lieberman Software products are scheduled for Microsoft's rigorous Hyper-V certification testing process.

Akorri Continues Virtualization Channel Expansion

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EDT

Akorri announced the company has added a number of new authorized resellers of its BalancePoint solution, and has expanded membership within its Optimize Partner Program by 50% over the past six months. Akorri's BalancePoint software helps enterprises troubleshoot problems, optimize and plan resource utilization, and improve performance across the virtualized data center.

RingCube Joins VMware Virtualization Partner Program

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:45:00 EDT

RingCube announced it has joined the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. The VMware TAP program helps technology vendors integrate their products with VMware virtualization software and deliver timely, joint solutions to mutual customers. As a member of the program, RingCube will utilize VMware resources and expertise to deliver desktop virtualization solutions that complement the VMware VDI architecture.

Sun Microsystems Unveils xVM VirtualBox 2.0 Virtualization

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Sun Microsystems announced a new version of Sun xVM VirtualBox, its high performance, free and open source desktop virtualization software, as well as Sun xVM VirtualBox Software Enterprise Subscription, a new offering for 24/7 premium support for enterprise users. Enterprises will be able to fully reap the benefits of the xVM VirtualBox platform and deploy it across their organizations with guaranteed technical support from Sun. xVM VirtualBox software is an open source hypervisor that supports the most popular host operating systems (OS), including Mac OS X, Linux, Windows, Solaris and OpenSolaris.

Red Hat Advances Virtualization Standing with Qumranet Acquisition

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:45:00 EDT

Red Hat announced the acquisition of Qumranet. The acquisition includes Qumranet's virtualization solutions, including its KVM (Kernel Virtual Machine) platform and SolidICE offering, a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), which together present a comprehensive virtualization platform for enterprise customers.

Surgient's New Virtualization Automation Platform Relieves IT Burden

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:30:00 EDT

Surgient announced Surgient Virtual Automation Platform 6.0, a solution enabling IT operations to deliver self-service computing resources to users while maintaining full administrative control. With physical provisioning and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V support, the Surgient Virtual Automation Platform optimizes IT's ability to support critical business initiatives, effectively manage diverse virtual resources and eliminate physical server and virtual machine (VM) sprawl.

Embotics Unveils Free Virtualization Insight Tool to Help Enterprises Avoid Virtual Sprawl

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:15:00 EDT

Embotics announced V-Scout, a free insight tool that gives virtual machine (VM) administrators complete and detailed oversight of their virtual environment. Organizations can use V-Scout, free of charge, to assess their growing virtualization deployments, gain better control over their infrastructure and avoid common problems like virtual sprawl.

AMD Virtualization to Power New HP Blade Technology

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:00:00 EDT

AMD announced that Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors exclusively power the innovation behind the blade server designed specifically to eliminate performance bottlenecks for virtual server hosting, the HP ProLiant BL495c virtualization blade.

Raxco Software’s PerfectDisk 2008 Disk Defragmenter Available for Hyper-V Virtualization

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:45:00 EDT

Raxco Software announced that PerfectDisk 2008 Server contains support for Microsoft’s Hyper-V. Hyper-V, which provides server virtualization and consolidation, is part of Windows Server 2008. PerfectDisk 2008 Server achieved Microsoft’s Windows Server 2008 certification earlier this year. Microsoft certification ensures that third-party software applications operating on Windows Server 2008 meet specific technical requirements.

Virtualization Expo - "Google-Like" Search Utility for Complex Environments

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:45:00 EDT

VKernel has released SearchMyVM, a free "Google-like" search utility for finding information within the expanding VMware ESX environments. The VKernel SearchMyVM Beta is now available to download. Vkernel SearchMyVM deploys exactly like each one of VKernel's virtual appliances. Users can find their virtual machines, hosts, clusters, storage, resource pools, files, snapshots, VMware tools, applications and configuration information.

VMware ESX Validated by Microsoft

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:30:00 EDT

VMware announced it has qualified its VMware ESX hypervisor under the Microsoft Server Virtualization Validation Program (SVVP). VMware ESX 3.5 update 2 (ESX 3.5u2) is a hypervisor to be listed under the program, providing VMware customers who run Windows Server and Microsoft applications with access to cooperative support from Microsoft and VMware.

NextIO Announces the Adaptive Connect Platform

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:43:00 EDT

NextIO announced its Adaptive Connect platform providing comprehensive I/O solution for today’s dynamic data center. The Adaptive Connect platform gives organizations the largest breadth of choice for any-to-any connectivity without the need to change existing infrastructure and lays the foundation for “cloud compute and storage” environments. Giving customers “I/O choice without infrastructure change,” provides savings, flexibility and manageability, while protecting existing infrastructure investments.

Symantec Named "Silver Sponsor" of SYS-CON's Virtualization Conference & Expo

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:45:00 EDT

The streaming technology of AppStream, now part of Symantec, reduces administrative overhead, costs, maintenance, and security concerns associated with managing applications and software on multiple endpoints. Its pull-based, on-demand software distribution platform combines the benefits of server-based computing (self-service access and centralized management and control) and distributed PC computing (disconnected application use and distributed processing), providing a "best of both worlds" solution. Software deployment and management via streaming is perfect for remote delivery because it only provides the application functions that an end-user needs, when those functions are needed, rather than delivering the entire application unnecessarily in advance. Applications become highly portable between machines and do not conflict with each other or with pre-existing, conventionally-installed software.

LynuxWorks Named "Bronze Sponsor" of SYS-CON's Virtualization Conference & Expo

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:45:00 EDT

LynuxWorks, a leader in embedded software, provides open and reliable real–time operating systems and tools including the open-source BlueCat Linux and the LynxOS RTOS family, meeting the needs for the highest level of embedded software security. Our LynxSecure separation kernel uses the space and time partitioning features of LynxOS-178 safety–critical RTOS to provide the foundation for building highly secure systems utilizing the MILS (Multiple Independent Levels of Security) architecture and is designed for certification to Common Criteria EAL–7 as well as DO–178B level A.

Certeon Named "Silver Sponsor" of SYS-CON's Virtualization Conference & Expo

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:45:00 EDT

Certeon’s aCelera Virtual Appliance software is a virtual appliance that delivers acceleration, virtualization and manageability when remotely accessing applications throughout a distributed enterprise. aCelera Virtual Appliances reduce application response time over the WAN by more than 95% without proprietary hardware appliances. aCelera is flexible and easy to deploy delivering faster, more scalable applications, and enabling greater user productivity.

CITOC Builds Virtualized Application Infrastructure on VMware Virtualization Platform

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:15:00 EDT

VMware announced that CITOC, a provider of managed and hosted IT solutions, has standardized on VMware's management and virtualization platform, VMware Infrastructure, as its application environment for internal systems and client solutions.

3PAR Introduces Third-Generation Virtualization Storage Array

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:15:00 EDT

3PAR introduced the 3PAR InServ T400 and T800 Storage Servers, built on a third-generation 3PAR InSpire Architecture that features the 3PAR Gen3 ASIC with integrated fat-to-thin processing. With the delivery of the new T-Class arrays, 3PAR has become a storage vendor that incorporates efficient, silicon-based thin technologies into system hardware.

Virtual Computer to Deliver Solutions That Capitalize On Virtualization Technology

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT

Old Road Computing announced it has emerged from stealth mode and is doing business as Virtual Computer. With Highland Capital Partners and Flybridge Capital Partners leading the company’s Series A funding, Virtual Computer will deliver solutions that capitalize on virtualization technology to reduce the cost of managing corporate PCs while improving their reliability, security, and usability.

Fortisphere Announces New Version of Virtualization Management Suite

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:30:00 EDT

Fortisphere announced the release of Fortisphere Virtual Essentials 2.0, the comprehensive solution for policy-based management of heterogeneous virtual infrastructures. With extensive eco-system integration into leading systems and infrastructure management vendors, Fortisphere is delivering next generation technology that compliments existing investments in data-center management solutions. In addition to broad eco-system integration, Virtual Essentials v2.0 also features expanded capabilities, including agentless inspection of offline virtual machine configurations, extended configuration intelligence and an enhanced policy framework to provide users with unprecedented levels of visibility, control and automation across their virtual infrastructures.

Novell ZENworks Application Virtualization

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:30:00 EDT

Novell announced the availability of Novell ZENworks Application Virtualization, an easy-to-use tool that eliminates application compatibility problems on Windows desktops. This addition to the ZENworks product line creates virtual applications in a single, isolated file and allows them to be deployed and run securely, reducing the problems associated with deploying new operating system (OS) platforms like Vista, decreasing expensive service desk calls and increasing user productivity.

VMware Announces Resignation of Executive Vice President, Research and Development

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:15:00 EDT

VMware announced that Richard Sarwal, executive vice president, research and development, VMware, has resigned in order to return to Oracle. Sarwal joined VMware from Oracle in December 2007. Effective immediately, Stephen Herrod, Ph.D, CTO and senior vice president of R&D, VMware, will assume day-to-day responsibilities for VMware's research and development organization. Dr. Herrod has been with VMware since 2001.

Security for Virtualization and Cloud Computing

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:45:00 EDT

Shavlik Technologies announced the availability of Shavlik NetChk Protect 6.5. Shavlik NetChk Protect 6.5 is a virtual machine management solution that provides continuous patch assessment and remediation of your complete virtual world, including Offline Virtual Images.

Azaleos Adds Support for Microsoft Hyper-V Server Virtualization

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Azaleos announced that its OneServer Virtual Edition product now also supports Microsoft Hyper -V Server for virtualization of Microsoft Exchange e-mail servers. The immediate availability of Hyper-V support combined with existing support for VMware ESX, allows customers to choose either virtualization platform, or a physical server option, for their Exchange infrastructure with Azaleos OneStop Services.

Aonix Ports Deterministic Virtual Machine to PikeOS

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:30:00 EDT

Aonix released PERC Ultra 5.1 cross development and target support on Sysgo's PikeOS 2.2 real-time operating system. PERC Ultra support of the PikeOS POSIX PSE52 profile provides a solution for the increasing need for portability across multiple operating systems as industries such as military and aerospace, transportation, telecommunications, automotive and industrial automation, face the challenge of maintaining legacy systems. The deterministic behavior and real-time performance of Aonix's PERC Ultra meets the stringent requirements of these applications and enables developers to apply Java's portability to their modernizing efforts.

HP Simplifies Virtualization Implementation and Management

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:15:00 EDT

HP announced new products, services and solutions designed to simplify the implementation and management of virtualization so that the technology delivers greater business value. Recent global research conducted on behalf of HP revealed that while 86 percent of technology decision makers have implemented virtualization projects, the vast majority of respondents expect to have virtualized just 25 percent of their technology environments by 2010.

Composite Software Appoints VP of Alliances to Meet Demand for Data Virtualization

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Composite Software announced the appointment of Randy Bartlewski as VP of Alliances. In this newly created position, Bartlewski will be responsible for expanding Composite's global partner programs to meet the growing demand for Composite's virtual data federation/data discovery solutions.

Virtualization: What You Don't Know Can Really Hurt You

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:45:00 EDT

When it comes to managing IT infrastructure, ignorance is never bliss. Proven true time and time again in physical environments, the introduction of virtualization technology has compounded that reality many times over.

BMC Launches Comprehensive Virtualization Management Solutions

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:30:00 EDT

BMC Software announced a comprehensive virtualization management approach, including nine new, integrated solutions specifically designed to help customers eliminate the rising risk and operational expenses associated with inadequate management of virtualized IT environments.

Virtualization Conference & Expo - Jump Start Your Virtualization Projects with Microsoft Virtualization Solution Accelerators

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:20:00 EDT

Are you ready to start planning for your upcoming virtualization projects? Do you wish to determine if your servers and desktops are ready for virtualization? Attend this session and see demos of Microsoft Virtualization Solution Accelerators, a suite of automation tools such as Microsoft Assessment and Planning, Offline VM Servicing Tool and more. See how they can help you speed up your virtualization projects today!

ExaGrid Functionality Streamlines Backup for VMware Virtualization Environments

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:45:00 EDT

ExaGrid Systems announced support for Vizioncore’s backup and recovery solution, vRanger Pro. Both ExaGrid and Vizioncore offer products and solutions that streamline the management of data backup and recovery processes for VMware users.

DataCore Incorporates Emulex HBAs Into Storage Virtualization Solutions

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:06:00 EDT

DataCore announced that it has integrated the latest generation of Emulex high speed 8Gb/s Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) into its SANmelody and SANsymphony products. These new HBAs provide the I/O scalability necessary to handle growing numbers of simultaneous applications hosted on virtualized servers. Additionally, Emulex LightPulse LPe12000 and LPe12002 8Gb/s HBAs provide the increased I/O processing speed and throughput needed by large business-critical databases and transaction processing applications. Emulex 2Gb/s and 4Gb/s HBAs have been previously qualified for use with DataCore’s solutions.

SYS-CON Webcast - Workspace Virtualization: A low-cost, High-performance Approach to Deploying Enterprise Computing

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:20:00 EDT

Desktop and application virtualization technologies are increasingly being used throughout the enterprise to improve manageability and ease deployment of corporate environments on PCs. While application virtualization solutions are typically limited to a single application, desktop virtualization solutions enable deployment of a full desktop environment. The inclusion of a full operating system in the virtualized desktop image creates solutions with high licensing costs, large footprint and deteriorated performance on end users’ PCs.

SYS-CON Webcast - Effective Planning for Virtual Infrastructure Growth

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:11:00 EDT

As the adoption of virtualization technology in the data center increases, organizations are encountering new challenges associated with planning and managing rapid growth in virtual infrastructure. Without effective planning and forecasting, organizations often fail to realize the full benefits of virtualization and achieve a sub par return on investment. After investing in virtualization, some organizations learn the hard way that they have merely replaced their physical server sprawl with a virtual sprawl. This session will discuss the important role of ongoing capacity and workload planning, forecasting and reporting in helping organizations successfully manage future growth.

SYS-CON Webcast - IT Security in a Hostile World

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:32:00 EDT

Computer systems manage and protect increasingly high value information and assets across the enterprise. Meanwhile, hackers grow in number and resourcefulness. Commercial virtualization solutions add to the already fertile attack surface of enterprise operating systems. Green Hills discusses the state of enterprise security threats and presents a secure operating environment that can guarantee the security of the world’s critical infrastructure, financial systems, medical records, and corporate intellectual property. This solution uses technology adopted in the military and intelligence community to protect sensitive national secrets.

SYS-CON Webcast: Virtualization - Path to Predictive Enterprise

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:18:00 EDT

Success in business increasingly relies on proactively harnessing the power of advanced technologies to manage processes, information, and relationships. Today’s IT intensive enterprise must always be on the lookout for the latest in innovation that allow businesses to run with fewer resources while providing the infrastructure to meet today and future customer needs. Virtualization technologies are driving a top to bottom overhaul of the computing industry. The growing awareness of the advantages provided by agile virtualized environments is brought about by economic factors of scarce resources, government regulation, and more competition. Many leading corporations are embarking on virtualization initiatives on their path to predictive enterprise.

A State of Xen: Virtualization from PDAs to Super Computers

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:55:00 EDT

Xen.org, the home of the open source Xen project, has announced the release of Xen 3.3 engine, the latest version of the open source hypervisor. The release is now available for download from the Xen.org community site and is the product of a distributed development effort by senior engineers from more than 50 leading hardware, software, and security vendors. Xen 3.3 includes enhancements that further advance its position as a fast, scalable, secure virtualization engine for the industry’s broadest range of server and PC chipsets - from super computers to PDAs.

SYS-CON Webcast - The Opening of Virtualization

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:13:00 EDT

Open Source. Open Standards. Open Collaboration. For the past 15 years, Linux has served as the benchmark of a successful global open source project. The impact has been far reaching: today it powers the Internet, a significant portion of the datacenter, is the emerging market choice for the desktop, and soon will likely be on your phone. Over the last 5 years, this open community has turned its attention to virtualization.

Symantec Virtualization Survey

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:52:00 EDT

Symantec announced the global results of its fourth annual IT Disaster Recovery survey, which demonstrates a decline in executive involvement in disaster recovery planning and an increase in the number of organizations reevaluating their disaster recovery (DR) plans due to virtualization. As more applications and data are managed in a virtual environment, organizations are evaluating the most efficient ways to manage applications and data in both physical and virtual environments.

VDIworks Desktop Virtualization to Provide Management and Connection Brokering for HP RGS

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:27:00 EDT

VDIworks announced that the latest release of VDIworks' Virtual Desktop Platform (VDP), version 1.2, will provide connection brokering and management for the HP Remote Graphics Software (RGS) protocol to deliver a high performance virtualized desktop solution to the industry. This integrated offering will allow customers to leverage VDIworks' sophisticated virtual desktop management capabilities and HP's RGS protocol to enable a high grade visual experience in a virtualized environment.