2008-11-30
The latest version of Canonical’s Linux distribution, Ubuntu 8.10, still outshines the Linux desktop offerings from Red Hat and Novell, and is the best open-source alternative to Microsoft and Apple operating systems. However, both Red Hat’s Enterprise Linux and Novell’s SUSE distributions are ahead of Ubuntu 8.10 in the server space.
2008-11-25
With System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008, Microsoft adds support for VMware ESX Infrastructure virtualization technology. The move by Microsoft with its Hyper-V virtualization technology is a break from its past, where Microsoft usually let third parties manage non-Microsoft software. Now Microsoft can manage VMware virtualization technology.
2008-11-25
VKernel's Capacity Analyzer 2.0 can use VMware VirtualCenter statistics to offer clarity in virtualization deployments. However, the virtualization tool is not a cross-platform product; it doesn't address Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization technology. But in VMware environments, the virtualization tool will help IT administrators get the most out of their ESX installations.
2008-11-24
DiVitas Networks' newest mobile UC platform moves beyond the usual fixed mobile convergence features to include secured instant messaging, presence and visual voicemail. Such features made up for a disappointing setup experience.
2008-11-21
With the proliferation of WLANs in businesses and homes, the need to plan and police wireless networks is growing. The MetaGeek Wi-Spy DBx USB device and accompanying Chanalyzer 3.1 software simplify sophisticated spectrum study for the masses.
2008-11-18
VMware Workstation 6.5, the latest version of VMware's PC or laptop virtualization tool, continues the company's trend of offering top-notch technology to developers and power users. Other vendors are following VMware's lead in this area, including Sun Microsystems with VirtualBox and, to a lesser extent, Microsoft with its Virtual PC technology.
2008-11-17
With the ProLiant DL185 G5, Hewlett-Packard introduces a major update to the management software that improves usability over earlier versions of HP Storage Server Management Console. The ProLiant DL185 G5 can be configured as either an NAS or iSCSI SAN device.
2008-10-28
Microsoft shows off Windows 7, a less ambitious offering than Vista but one with more realistic goals. With its new features and improved performance, Windows 7 seems like a better version of Vista rather than a major step forward.
2008-10-22
The Raritan device provides effective, secure power management and remote reboot.
2008-09-23
The Maxtor Central Axis NAS device from Seagate shows promise, particularly for small businesses. However, there are issues with the storage management and backup software of the Seagate product that need to be negotiated.
2008-09-15
VMware, Microsoft and others are rolling out safeguards for virtualized IT infrastructures, but are they enough in the quickly changing data center?
2008-09-15
There's more to managing a mobile platform than simply tossing a smart phone to your users.
2008-09-15
Although Zenprise for BlackBerry and Exchange is limited in what it supports, the product has everything an IT administrator needs to manage mobile e-mail delivery in BlackBerry and Microsoft Exchange environments.
2008-09-14
Shavlik's NetChk Protect 6.5 lets IT administrators patch offline VMware virtual machines. Though NetChk Protect 6.5 is focused only on Microsoft Windows and VMware environments, Shavlik's products offers IT administrators a way to save time and effort updating offline virtual machines.
2008-08-26
VMware application virtualization offering ThinApp 4 reduces application conflict and speeds the cycle of application deployment while boasting lower overhead than full-blown desktop virtualization approaches. However, VMware's maiden app virtualization voyage hits some stormy patches.
2008-08-18
Network Authority and Strategic Technology Analytics modeled what a midsize organization might face in migrating its switching infrastructure.
2008-08-18
Organizations planning to implement 802.11n should consider the impact on their Ethernet switching architecture.
2008-07-31
Microsoft's hosted Exchange offering is easy to configure, maintain and use, but it's tied too tightly into Windows.
2008-07-16
At the very least, the entrance of Microsoft and Hyper-V into a market in which Xen-based offerings are already giving VMware a run for its money means that the days of VMware as the no-brainer option for server consolidation and similar virtualization-based tasks are over.
2008-07-02
Jungle Disk gives the Amazon S3 storage service a solid front end for the online storage and backup needs of enterprises. The product works with systems running Windows, Linux and OS X.
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