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A virtual machine is a computing resource that uses software instead of a physical computer to run programs and deploy applications. It operates by running one or more virtual “guest” machines on a ...

If you want to convert a physical server to a Hyper-V VM, follow the steps mentioned in this guide. Do keep in mind that this physical server doesn’t have to be a server; it can be any computer, be it ...

Only a fraction of process control users have adopted virtualization. A major reason why is that users are often looking for savings in the wrong places. James Cage, automation solution integrator, ...

The power hungry Pentium III Linux computer you have running in the closet is a perfect candidate for a virtual machine conversion. Fortunately, it is possible to convert that computer into a virtual ...

The hypervisor battle continues even though many in the industry believe that virtual machine software has become a commodity and it really matters little which hypervisor is selected. The companies ...

If you want to back up virtual machines, the options may seem confusing. Methods used to back up virtual machines have evolved rapidly over the past couple of years, from an analogue of traditional ...

The shift from physical to virtual data centers sounds great on paper. Chief information officers can score points with their chief financial officers for adding efficiency and cutting costs. They can ...

Virtual machine density refers to how many virtual machines your virtual infrastructure host servers can maintain, while still performing well themselves and also providing enough compute resources ...