Citrix, Hyper-V, and the Future of XenServer
Citrix isn't going to drop the Xen hypervisor in favor of Hyper-V, despite the predictions of some. XenServer and Hyper-V, while architecturally similar, are still too different to be easily intermingled like that.
Links for 2008-06-30 [del.icio.us]
- Change the default X server DPI setting
Describes a way to modify the default DPI setting for the X server in Leopard
VMware ESX CPU Scheduling Information
A recent VMware performance team blog entry provided some good information on CPU scheduling and co-scheduling with ESX, as well as some links to some very helpful, in-depth technical documents.
Hyper-V Storage Scenarios
Need more information on Hyper-V's support for various storage options? Fortunately, Microsoft's Jose Barreto has you covered yet again.
Links for 2008-06-26 [del.icio.us]
- Enabling SSH access to ESXi console
How to enable SSH access to the BusyBox CLI inside ESXi - Virtualfuture.info
Virtualization-oriented blog, seems to focus more on application virtualization - Delish, a del.icio.us client for Mac OS X
A Cocoa del.icio.us client for Mac OS X; shows thumbnails of bookmarked URLs
Virtualization Short Take #11
It's time for Virtualization Short Take #11, yet another round-up of links, events, and announcements from the virtualization world and my thoughts concerning them.
Hyper-V Released
Microsoft today released Hyper-V, their bare metal hypervisor. I have a fair amount of Hyper-V content available for those who may not be familiar with the architecture of the solution, so read on for links to more details.
No, Not That Scott Lowe
I guess that's what you get for having a common name like "Scott Lowe": you get mistaken for another well-respected, knowledgeable IT professional and writer.
VLANs on ESX with Nortel Switches
Using VLANs with ESX and Nortel switches? This little setting might make world of difference in how ESX interoperates with with the VLANs configured on your switch.
More on Hyper-V and NIC Teaming
The issue that I first brought to light here is now making waves elsewhere as well, but many people are split as to the true impact of this problem as well as who is really responsible for resolving it.
Hyper-V Clustering Scenarios
Need more information on Windows Server Failover Clustering with Hyper-V? Here's a good post with more information on the various ways to combine Hyper-V and clustering.
Links for 2008-06-20 [del.icio.us]
- HP ProLiant Server Sizer for VMware ESX Server
Hardware sizing guide for HP ProLiant servers running VMware ESX Server - Emulex to HP Part Number Cross-Reference
Cross-reference guide for Emulex to HP part numbers - QLogic to HP Part Number Cross-Reference
Cross-reference guide for QLogic parts to HP part number
Links for 2008-06-19 [del.icio.us]
- iMKS
Cross-platform VMware Remote Console solution
Finding UNIX-Enabled Accounts in Active Directory MMC
Want to create a Saved Query in Active Directory Users & Computers to show you UNIX-enabled accounts? Here's one query you could use.
Links for 2008-06-17 [del.icio.us]
- Vic Engle's Wiki
Technical notes on Solaris and NetApp; Xsigo content coming soon
Links for 2008-06-16 [del.icio.us]
- APC InfraStruXure Reference Design Gallery
Overview of APC InfraStruXure components and solutions for data centers - Microsoft ROI/TCO Tool
ROI Tool for Microsoft virtualization solutions
name: MAGPIE