1604, 2019

What makes hypervisors weak?

By |April 16, 2019|Categories: Virtualization|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Hypervisors have changed the game of cybersecurity. They provide unmatched cyber protection for your data as they keep it in the cloud. However, hypervisors still have vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit. Find out how their weak points can be addressed. A hypervisor is a software application that distributes computing resources [...]

2803, 2019

Best practices for virtualization first-timers

By |March 28, 2019|Categories: Virtualization|Tags: , , , , , |

Virtualization’s benefits are numerous: centralized IT management, faster hardware resources, improved business continuity, and reduced overhead costs. It makes perfect sense for everyone to jump on board. But to maximize virtualization’s benefits, beginners should start doing the following best practices. Conduct an assessment Evaluating your IT environment is an important [...]

2301, 2019

Why too many VMs is a bad thing

By |January 23, 2019|Categories: Virtualization|Tags: , , , , , , |

Desktop virtualization allows you to deliver computing resources to workstations in your network. Those resources are packed into virtual machines (VMs), which can be deployed as easily as any file. However, there are risks associated with trying to manage an overwhelming number of VMs. The problem with VM sprawl VM [...]

1810, 2018

App virtualization: What you need to know

By |October 18, 2018|Categories: Virtualization|Tags: , , , , , |

As a small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, you need to stay on top of IT trends to get ahead. However, many new IT solutions are quite confusing. One of those is app virtualization. To clear up the confusion, here is a quick overview of what it’s all about. What [...]

2103, 2018

Hypervisor security vulnerabilities

By |March 21, 2018|Categories: Virtualization|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Regardless of how complex the technology, hackers always find a way to exploit it. In the past, virtualization was thought to be an extremely secure solution businesses could rely on to improve IT management and save money. But it does have exploitable vulnerabilities. Hackers can attack the hypervisor to access [...]

1502, 2018

Virtualization best practices for newbies

By |February 15, 2018|Categories: Virtualization|Tags: , , , , , |

The benefits of virtualization are so significant that deciding whether to jump on board is a no-brainer. It offers centralized IT management, faster hardware resources, improved business continuity, and reduced overhead costs. But in order to experience these benefits, there are a few best practices you need to consider. Conduct [...]

2711, 2017

How do idle VMs cost businesses

By |November 27, 2017|Categories: Virtualization|Tags: , , , , , , |

Thanks to virtualization software, the time it takes to bring virtual machines (VMs) online is faster than ever. You could deploy a fleet of them in minutes, but as with most technologies, there are some drawbacks. Experts say too many VMs can cause a logistical nightmare and cost your business [...]

605, 2016

The basics of app virtualization

By |May 6, 2016|Categories: Virtualization|Tags: , , , , , , |

App virtualization is a term that gets thrown around by professionals quite often. Vendors say it’s a necessity for small business owners. But for a service that claims to make your life easier, it’s ironic that small business owners are left even more confused with what app virtualization actually is. [...]

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