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Riding the downturn: Network vendors eye new markets in ’09

ITworld staff — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:44:52 -0500

Today's rough economy hasn't put the breaks on vendor ambition. Here's a look at what you can expect this year from Microsoft, Cisco, Juniper Networks, Avaya, and other key IT vendors, including their most pressing 2009 priorities and potential stumbling blocks.

Borland CEO leaves, joins VMware

ITworld staff — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:37:16 -0500

Borland Software's CEO has resigned, taking a position at VMware, and Borland also is reporting a workforce reduction of about 15 percent.

Server virtualization stands out during a rough quarter

dblacharski — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:21:55 -0500

RWBaird's latest survey is out, and the market research firm is saying that server virtualization, along with business intelligence, will be strong areas during what is likely to be a very depressing first quarter.

Nine Web sites IT pros should master in 2009

ITworld staff — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 18:46:13 -0500

Here's a time-saver for IT executives swamped by last-minute budget cuts and end-of-the-year performance reviews: We've written your 2009 goals for you, with our list of nine Web sites you need to study during the next 12 months.

How to switch to the Mac without losing your Windows lifeline

scottlowe — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:32:39 -0500

Takeaway: With Apple's market growing, more IT organizations are considering the possibility of adding Macintosh desktops and laptops into the support mix. Besides money, the primary roadblock to replacing a Windows machine with a Mac is an inability to run Windows-only tools, such as ERP software. Learn how to overcome this obstacle in your organization and add Apple hardware to your "officially supported" list.

Two Vital Resources for Virtualization Administrators

Edward Haletky — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 10:22:11 -0500

There are now two vital resources for Virtualization Administrators, the VMware Bookshelf and Top Virtualization Security Links.

VMware releases revamped desktop software

ITworld staff — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:00:08 -0500

VMware on Tuesday released new software aimed at providing desktop and application virtualization, as well as management of virtual desktops, in one product.

How to conceptualize physical vs. virtual servers

scottlowe — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:49:28 -0500

Takeaway: Although their use continues to grow by leaps and bounds, conceptualizing a virtual infrastructure requires a new way of thinking. Here's a short explanation to help you along the way.

VMware security chief leaves to run OpenDNS

ITworld staff — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:42:58 -0500

The head of VMware's security group has left to join San Francisco's OpenDNS, a startup that provides Internet infrastructure services.

VMware HA with ESX v3.5 Update 3

Edward Haletky — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:52:39 -0500

During upgrades there are problems with VMware HA until all hosts in the cluster are at the same update.