Information on Virtualization!

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Since I am not proficient in all technology trends, the rising popularity of virtualization was not something I could quickly wrap my head around. When I hear the word "virtualization" I think of "virtual reality" games and training. Wikipedia's definition of "virtual reality" is: "a term that applies to computer-simulated environments ...

Virtualization for the SMB, part 3

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So if you’ve kept up so far, you can see that virtualization is a major project, but extremely powerful and worthwhile.  You can realize some great benefits, and open up some additional functionalities that you would never have under the traditional “add another box” model.  The desktop versions give you ...

Virtualization for the SMB, part 2

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My previous post reviewed the basics of virtualization and a brief history lesson.  I also included the basics of the cost benefits of incorporating a virtual environment at your business. To briefly recap, make sure you look through your expenses to see if it’s the right fit, before taking on any ...

Virtualization for the SMB, part 1

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One of the most exciting developments in recent years is the concept of virtualization.  Once thought of as a tool for the large enterprise, recent developments have made the possibility of running multiple computers on one physical host affordable and attractive to the SMB market. First, a history lesson….. The concept of ...