Containers and virtualization
Containerization software is taking over across the IT industry as the new favored IT infrastructure, as it enables high-speed and high-efficiency platform and software performance. Learn about the technology, its leading tools and how to use it from experts.
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Feature
15 Jul 2025
The cost of Kubernetes cluster sprawl and how to manage it
Kubernetes cluster sprawl undermines efficiency and security. Implement governance, standardization and monitoring to balance developer freedom with operational control. Continue Reading
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Video
10 Jul 2025
Create an Amazon EKS cluster and deploy Docker containers
Docker deployment to EKS containers in AWS is much easier than you might think. This quick Amazon EKS tutorial shows you how. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Nov 2014
What does ‘software defined’ actually mean?
Software defined is a term used to describe a wide variety of products, but it’s often used to catch your attention rather than describe a product’s function Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jul 2014
Component cloud model powers agile application development
In the future, IT pros see cloud as a place to spin up applications to respond to problems on the fly. The component cloud model is just step one. Continue Reading
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Podcast
16 May 2014
Where are Citrix and VMware headed with end-user products?
In this podcast, we shed light on Citrix and VMware end-user product roadmaps with a recent news recap and an interview with VMware CTO Kit Colbert. Continue Reading
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Answer
22 Jul 2013
Virtual security tactics for Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors
It's no surprise that Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors require different security considerations, but we asked an expert to clarify. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2013
Optimal BIOS settings for server virtualization
The ideal mix of performance and reliability starts with learning which server BIOS settings you should configure for a virtualized system. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Oct 2009
Host and guest virtual machine: Definitions
We explain the two components of a virtual machine -- the host and the guest -- in this installment of virtualization explained series. Continue Reading