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What you need to know about virtualization and cloud computing

Posted on Wednesday February 21, 2024 | cloud computing, business, cloud, virtualization, business technology, virtual machine, vm

Two terms often thrown around the digital landscape are virtualization and cloud computing. While they are similar technologies, they have distinct differences. This article explains both concepts, including how they work and the ways they can benefit your business. Dive into the world of cloud computing and virtualization, and unlock a deeper understanding of the tools shaping our digital future.

What makes hypervisors weak?

Posted on Tuesday April 16, 2019 | vm escape, vm, virtualization, virtual machine, update, server, security, hypervisor

Hypervisors have changed the game of cybersecurity. They provide unmatched cyber protection for your data as they keep it in the cloud. However, hypervisors still have vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Find out how their weak points can be addressed.

Why too many VMs is a bad thing

Posted on Wednesday January 23, 2019 | vm, virtualization, virtual machine, sprawl, lifecycle management, creation policies

Desktop virtualization allows you to deliver computing resources to workstations in your network. Those resources are packed into virtual machines (VMs), which can be deployed as easily as any file. However, there are risks associated with trying to manage an overwhelming number of VMs.

Hypervisor security vulnerabilities

Posted on Wednesday March 21, 2018 | vm escape, vm, virtualization, virtual machine, update, server, security, hypervisor

Regardless of how complex the technology, hackers always find a way to exploit it. In the past, virtualization was thought to be an extremely secure solution businesses could rely on to improve IT management and save money. But it does have exploitable vulnerabilities. Hackers can attack the hypervisor to access your systems.

How do idle VMs cost businesses

Posted on Monday November 27, 2017 | vm, virtualization, virtual machine, sprawl, lifecycle management, creation policies

Thanks to virtualization software, the time it takes to bring virtual machines (VMs) online is faster than ever. You could deploy a fleet of them in minutes, but as with most technologies, there are some drawbacks. Experts say too many VMs can cause a logistical nightmare and cost your business a lot of money.