Virtualization basically means inserting a software layer between your hardware and your operating system. This decouples the operating system from the hardware and allows you to run many operating systems at the same time on top of that same physical piece of hardware. Read this short paper to learn about the benefits of using virtual servers. 

For all its benefits, server virtualization can be difficult to implement and could actually increase your costs and complicate network management. Here are some common pitfalls to look out for and avoid. 

This technical guide for database administrators and IT security experts demonstrates how you can protect your sensitive data with the native database encryption functions of Microsoft SQL Server 2008, such as cell-level encryption and Transparent Data Encryption, and manage and protect encryption keys with hardware security modules (HSMs). 

The recent push for more efficient computing platforms has businesses venturing beyond basic servers and systems. In order to manage resources more effectively, save data center space, reduce IT administrative tasks, and go green, many organizations have turned to virtualization. Learn how your organization can benefit from virtualization. 

There are compelling reasons to virtualize computing infrastructure. Hardware resources can be more efficiently utilized to consolidate devices, boost business continuity, and serve high-priority applications and users. This paper explains the potential benefits and key decisions associated with virtualization projects and how to get started. 

This paper demonstrates the importance of keeping your hardware up to date in the data center. When replacing older servers, we have found we can achieve consolidation ratios ranging from 7:1 to 13:1 depending on the workload and other factors, while substantially reducing energy consumption. 

This expert E-Guide from the writers at SearchServerVirtualization.com brings you up-to- date on the latest virtualization developments and explains how they can benefit your IT shop. 

This guide discusses how to quickly configure the Sun Fire X4540 server as a backup server for Amanda Enterprise Edition software. 

This research brief examines the new release of the BMC Performance Assurance for Mainframes product. We assess its overall significance and describe the reaction of two early users. 

Read this comprehensive guide for customers to better understand Microsoft Virtualization and its role in enabling Dynamic IT and a people-ready business. 

The Microsoft System Center server compliance solution is designed to support data center managers as they deal with a variety of issues. Read this data sheet to learn more. 

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Read this paper to learn how MaximumASP is using Hyper-V™ virtualization technology in the Windows Server® 2008 operating system to consolidate servers, and Terminal Services to give customers easy access to their hosted servers.