Archive for 'Virtualization'
Commercial KVM-based virtual desktop program arrives
KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), Linux’s own baked-in virtualization program, has been gaining popularity. Now, Qumranet, the company behind KVM, is releasing a commercial virtual desktop called Solid ICE based on KVM technology.
Solid ICE is designed to run multiple virtual desktops in a KVM on servers. While the servers need to be running Linux 2.6.20 or [...]
Posted: April 30th, 2008 under Desktop, Infrastructure, Linux, Operating System, Virtualization.
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VMware ESX 3i: Too Little? Too Late?
It was more than past time for VMware to pay attention to the small and midsize businesses, but with free and open-source alternatives already in play, is this a case of too little and too late?
It’s time for another SJVN quiz. How many major companies are making a profit with direct sales of dedicated disk [...]
Posted: March 6th, 2008 under Business, Virtualization.
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Come On! VMware`s Quarter Wasn`t that Bad
I’ve long thought VMware, both the company and its virtualization software, were in trouble, but come on, people, it’s not like the last quarter was awful.
When I last looked at the stock market - 2 p.m. EST, Jan. 29 - VMware’s stock was being beaten to death by crazed sellers. How badly? Try down $27.30 [...]
Posted: January 30th, 2008 under Business, Virtualization.
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