This Focus profile describes Microsoft Hyper-V and VMM. It discusses Microsoft's server virtualization history, the origins of the Microsoft virtual server technologies and solutions, and the architecture of those solutions. 

System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 provides centralized administration of virtual machine infrastructure, helps increase physical server utilization, and enables rapid provisioning of new virtual machines by the administrator and authorized end users. 

This Focus profile describes Microsoft Hyper-V and VMM. It discusses Microsoft's server virtualization history, the origins of the Microsoft virtual server technologies and solutions, and the architecture of those solutions. 

Virtualization has become the standard in data centers today with its ability to allow IT pros to do more with less – but it still has its challenges. Watch this episode of Cisco TechWiseTV to learn how to overcome these challenges to take full advantage of virtualization. 

In this mediacast, learn how to utilize virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology to enhance desktop flexibility and IT agility. Discover how to deploy and manage your desktop infrastructure effectively. Learn how VDI technology enables you to consolidate virtual desktops while managing your entire desktop not just applications. 

Server virtualization is the most substantial shift in IT so far this decade. Adoption is high, and firms are virtualizing mission-critical and business-critical applications. Forrester surveyed 124 of its global clients on the topic of storage for virtual server environments. 

Quantum esXpress™ backup software combined with a Quantum DXi®-Series data deduplication system provides a comprehensive and scalable, yet easy to use data protection solution for VMware® environments. 

This Essential Guide offers a collection of tips, tools and techniques that you can use to back up your virtual servers more efficiently. Find out about the intricacies of using VMware's Consolidate Backup (VCB) application, get tips on how to fine-tune your current backup app for virtual servers, and read about the common problems and solutions. 

Virtualization is driving the choices that data center managers are making when it comes to hardware, software and systems management. Drill down into TechTarget's survey results to learn more about the latest data center trends. Also in this month's issue, find out how to automate IT processes to streamline your workflows. 

This case study explains how Quantum DXi3500 Saves Virtual Iron Time & Money with 95% Reduction in Backup Volume and Saving $12,000 annually on tape media costs. 

Virtual desktops provide many consolidation opportunities, as well as some unique security and business continuity advantages. This transcript will give you an overview of desktop virtualization, highlight several virtual desktop solutions, and analyze the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization. 

This white paper discusses how HP Discovery and Dependency Mapping can be the key to the effective management of your virtual infrastructure, helping to make sure that you can gain the benefits of virtualization without increasing costs and risks.