When VMware, a leading virtualization provider, changed hands and its licensing model grew more complex, many IT teams began asking the same question: What are the alternatives? But switching to a new virtualization platform isn’t as simple as choosing different software.
New platform, new requirements: Virtualization and storage after VMware
Understanding virtualization and cloud computing
Virtualization and cloud computing are both transforming the IT landscape, but they do so in distinct ways. If you’re unsure what each technology does, don’t fret. We’ll delve into their similarities and differences, comparing their core functionalities, advantages, and best use cases.
Keep your company running with business continuity tactics
When it comes to business, one thing is certain: the unexpected will always find a way to disrupt your operations. Whether it’s a global pandemic, extreme weather conditions, or a cyberattack, it is essential to have measures in place that will allow your company to continue functioning during these uncertain times.
A guide to choosing the best cloud service model for your needs
Cloud computing can be a great way to save money, improve efficiency, and scale your business. But with so many different cloud service models available, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. To help you make the best decision, here is a guide to the three main types of cloud […]
3 Questions to ask before replacing your servers
Your company’s servers will eventually need to be replaced. To conserve and maximize your resources, you need to anticipate the best time to do this, as well as consider alternatives that offer the same — if not better — outcomes for your business.
Is it time to replace your servers?
Servers need to be replaced and/or upgraded at some point. The older the servers are, the harder they become to maintain because finding replacement parts become more time-consuming and costly. What’s more, you could be missing out on new features that could benefit your business if you don’t upgrade your servers.
BCP tactics to keep your business running
Whether your business is hit with a brief power outage or by a natural disaster, any kind of interruption to your organization’s productivity cuts into your profits. A business continuity plan (BCP) is critical to ensuring your organization stays open.
Quick facts about virtualization and the cloud
Virtualization and cloud computing are sometimes mistaken as one and the same, causing much confusion. For the record, virtualization is different from cloud computing, but these two technologies usually overlap. Virtualization Imagine a company with five servers, each assigned a single task such as storage, email, etc.
Virtual DR: The best anti-ransomware tool
From CryptoLocker to WannaCry, ransomware has grown in sophistication and scope over the past few years. And given its widespread success with hackers, more ransomware attacks will likely be developed further into 2018. In anticipation of these attacks, many experts are saying that virtualized disaster recovery solutions may be the best way to defend against […]
Stay in operation with these BCP strategies
Power outages, disasters and other disruptions happen. And thousands of businesses around the globe are affected by them every year, with lost profits ranging into the millions, if not billions. So how can your business protect itself and stay open when the unexpected strikes? Here are five common business continuity strategies that many companies rely […]