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Posted on Tuesday December 20, 2016 | virtualization, virtual machines, performance comparison, containers
Virtual containers have incrementally increased the ability of users to create portable, self-contained kernels of information and applications since the technology first appeared in the early 2000s. Now, containers are one of the biggest data trends of the decade -- some say at the expense of the virtual machine (VM) technology that preceded them. Read on to find out some of the performance differences between containers and virtual machines, and how the two can work together for your business.
Posted on Tuesday November 15, 2016 | vspace pro 10, virtualization, virtual desktop, review
When it comes to doing business today, it is all about computers and virtual platforms. The idea of a virtual desktop or virtual machine has long been a major component of doing business and providing employees individualized access to the information and programs necessary to do their work. However, just as business changes, so must the virtual desktop. vSpace Pro 10 has been introduced as a change to the virtual desktop platform as it stands today. Get to know more about how vSpace Pro stands today and whether or not it could benefit you and your business.
Posted on Wednesday October 26, 2016 | virtualization, docker, containers, cloud computing, cloud
There is a trend toward the use of ‘containers' as a virtualization strategy within the IT world. And it's one that seems to be gaining popularity. Virtual containers work in similar fashion to shipping containers, which have made transport of bulky goods uncomplicated and uniform. Every small- and medium-sized business owner needs to learn how containers work before choosing a virtualization solution, and we've collected all the necessary details right here.
Posted on Tuesday October 11, 2016 | virtualization, microsoft, edge browser, containers
Microsoft's Edge browser has enhanced its security features with new virtualization protocols. By running the browser inside a virtual container, it keeps web content totally separate from the Edge browser and your hard drive. Although it's a much smaller scale than what we are used to seeing out of Microsoft's virtualization strategies, this is a gigantic boost to Windows's native internet browser.
Posted on Monday September 26, 2016 | vmware, virtualization, virtual networks, network segmentation, firewalls
Almost every day, the virtualization industry takes a giant leap forward. Although this industry has been reserved for only the most technologically advanced of businesses over the years, it's spreading like wildfire with advances in cloud computing. As engineers create virtual versions of hardware, storage, and even networks, digital architects are coming up with entirely new ways to design your IT framework. Today's development comes in endpoint security, and we've got everything you need to know right here.
Posted on Thursday September 08, 2016 | vmware, virtualization, security updates, security, patches
Sometimes technology solutions seem safer merely because they're not widespread enough to be a lucrative target. Although increasingly popular, virtualization's resilient protection protocols and low adoption rates tend to offset the cost vs. benefit considerations of creating an exploit. Or at least, that was the case. Late last month VMware announced an update to patch a gap that allowed attackers to compromise virtualized cloud infrastructures. We've compiled everything you need to know to protect yourself here.