It's easy to get started with virtualization, but it takes a lot of work to create a true virtual infrastructure. The Advanced Server Virtualization Interactive Classroom covers these steps -- and some pitfalls you may encounter along the way. 

Explore advanced networking features in VMware vSphere 5.0 in this in-depth, step-by-step guide to configuring and testing these essential features for your virtual environment. Discover how NetFlow, port mirroring, and user-defined resource pools help network admins gain visibility in virtual machine traffic and troubleshoot network issues. 

This brief video introduces cutting-edge smart servers that give you insight into your IT infrastructure so you can prevent common issues before they lead to data loss or downtime. Discover how they can enable you to optimize application performance and reduce energy consumption, in addition to many other significant benefits. 

This report from the Corporate Executive Board, based on extensive research with Chief Information Security Officers, identifies the top 10 security imperatives for 2012. 

This technical white paper explores in detail the technology behind a new virtualized deployment paradigm for Java EE applications, describing not only the technology behind these advances, but also the benefits and usage. 

This technical guide underscores the need for certain changes within today's data centers. Discover how you can avoid deploying new hardware to address your top infrastructure pain points and optimize your use of existing equipment instead. 

If business infrastructures are not optimised for efficiency, it is difficult for them to respond quickly to new conditions or support virtualisation and cloud computing. This video describes a management system that can help you successfully adapt to changing requirements and position yourself to reap the benefits of emerging IT models. 

Constant product innovation has contributed to a thriving equipment-manufacturing industry, however, fewer time-saving tools are available to QA than developer groups. As a result, testing is becoming an innovation barrier. This paper examines the innovation barrier: its causes, effects, & what’s needed to restore the vigorous pace of innovation. 

Monitoring Vblock can be challenging, but you can make it simpler by leveraging new technology that incorporates cloud computing services to plan, build and operate to deliver optimal availability, performance, and user experience. View this webcast to learn more about how this advanced solution can benefit your IT. 

This white paper provides insight into the sources of IT complexity and reveals the limitations of many existing tools designed to break down data center silos. Discover an infrastructure management technology that overcomes these limitations by simplifying server provisioning, reclaiming overprovisioned resources, and more. 

Are you ready for the cloud? Read this white paper to review five essential questions to consider when determining whether or not the migration is right for your unique business.