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Computer Associates Unicenter Network and Systems Management Option for VMware Software Discovers hosts and VM instances and incorporates them into a business process view, making it a compelling choice (www3.ca.com/Solutions/ProductOption.asp?ID=4896)
HP hardware HPs hardware division, with integration of VMware software onto ProLiant systems along with HP StorageWorks, is the main VMware competition (h18004.www1.hp.com/products/servers/software/vmware/index.html)
IBMs IBM Tivoli Monitoring for Virtual Servers Monitors server resource and performance availability for VMware ESX server; the Tivoli software can kick off basic remediation tasks to correct problems (www-306.IBM.com/software/tivoli/products/monitor-virtual-servers)
Technical Director Cameron Sturdevant can be reached at cameron_sturdevant@ziffdavis.com.
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Cameron Sturdevant has been with the Labs since 1997, and before that paid his IT management dues at a software publishing firm working with several Fortune 100 companies. Cameron also spent two years with a database development firm, integrating applications with mainframe legacy programs. Cameron's areas of expertise include virtual and physical IT infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise networking and mobility, with a focus on Android in the enterprise. In addition to reviews, Cameron has covered monolithic enterprise management systems throughout their lifecycles, providing the eWEEK reader with all-important history and context. Cameron takes special care in cultivating his IT manager contacts, to ensure that his reviews and analysis are grounded in real-world concern. Cameron is a regular speaker at Ziff-Davis Enterprise online and face-to-face events. Follow Cameron on Twitter at csturdevant, or reach him by email at csturdevant@eweek.com.
