VMware to get hypervisor certified by Microsoft
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Microsoft lifts licensing restriction on virtual mobility

VMware Users Crippled By 'Time Bomb' Snafu

VMware CEO apologizes for 'time bomb' mess

Sun close to releasing xVM Server

VMware licensing bug blacks out virtual servers

VMware ships latest Mac virtual machine beta

Report: Microsoft prepares for end of Windows with Midori

Microsoft exec now says virtual-management software due in September

On heels of VMware, Citrix announces hiring slowdowns

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Fast, but Slowly
Virtualization may introduce more complexity than we can handle right now. It's a problem that requires quick action -- by moving slowly.

Opinion: VMware and SSL settings: How to stay safe
Using Secure Socket Layers with virtualization can be a complicated affair. Edward Haletky explains what to look out for.

Opinion: VMware bug is worse than a glitch to some users
VMware's internal processes were faulty, Edward Haletky says, but users must also accept responsibility and should test all patches thoroughly before putting any into production.

Pros and cons of VMware's new security guide
The new VMware Guide does give much more information about hardening the virtual machine from a VI3 perspective, Edward Haletky says, but there are still holes.

FAQ: VMware's hypervisor is free, but enterprises will still pay
The costs for management software and support haven't changed any, even if the hypervisor itself is free.

Opinion: Not using 'best' VMware features can add up
Expensive tools such as vMotion may not be needed in every environment, Edward Haletky says, but make sure you understand the overtime and other costs of shutting servers down before you decide one way or the other.

Opinion: Is one of VMware's best features a really bad idea?
It turns out that not every data center manager wants or needs the ability to shift virtual machines around while they're running in production. CIO's Kevin Fogarty explains why.

Doing the math on virtualization
Lextron's IT group took the money the firm would have spent on maintenance and instead implemented virtualization to improve application performance, increase IT efficiency, cut power and cooling costs by 45% and make disaster recovery as easy as pushing a button.

Opinion: Government security guide for VMware ESX helpful but has holes
The government's new Security Technical Implementation Guide is the most complete that CIO's reviewer has seen, but it still offers some strange pieces of advice.

Opinion: Good virtual security requires better IT teamwork
Today, many security folks know how to harden an OS and/or they know how to protect a network bridge or switch appliance. Few know how to do both simultaneously, or how to deal with the hypervisor as a complicating factor. That's why different people on the IT team need to play nicely, Edward Haletky says.

Here are 15 devices and add-ons that make the back-to-school computing experience extraordinary. As Facebook-like apps infiltrate the enterprise, they're integrating the workforce in unforeseen ways. If you want to expand the visual capabilities of your laptop, you can add two monitors without spending a lot of time or money. The latest iteration of Asus' groundbreaking mini-notebook adds a faster CPU, a larger display and a better keyboard.

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