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What is a VLAN and how does it work?

Virtual LAN (VLAN) technology enables network architects to segment physical devices into logical subgroups for performance and security reasons

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The rumored Broadcom purchase of VMware could raise enterprise concerns

If chipmaker Broadcom should buy software vendor VMware this week as rumored, enterprise customers should watch for tangible results as many experts are a little concerned about the technology that might or might not emerge from such ...

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Broadcom reportedly working to acquire VMware

The San Jose-based chipmaker is eyeing virtualization powerhouse VMware, for what would be a blockbuster tech acquisition.

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How 6 top SD-WAN and SASE vendors are evolving

Cisco, Versa, Fortinet, VMware, HPE, Palo Alto Networks envision new features related to 5G, AIops, automation

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Spinoffs Kyndryl and VMware team up on multicloud

Under the agreement Kyndryl and VMware said they will focus on developing unique services aimed at multicloud infrastructure and management, digital workspace, managed applications, resiliency and security, and network and edge...

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It's official: VMware and Dell have split

VMware and Dell have untied the knot that has held them together since 2016, giving VMware new flexibility for partnerships and investment.

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VMworld 2021: VMware to pack more security into NSX

An upcoming release of VMware's core NSX networking software will add anomaly detection, analytics, and data-gathering software sensors.

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VMware takes aim at multicloud services, security

New cross-cloud services, cloud management tools and bolstered security offerings from VMware are designed to help enterprises manage and secure the multicloud world.

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VMware reveals new software services for the edge

At VMworld, VMware rolls out an edge platform to run, manage, and secure “edge-native” apps across multiple clouds.

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VMware gears up for a challenging future

As VMware preps to discuss its products and technology at VMworld 2021 next week, it faces questions about cloud strategy, the evolution of NSX networking software, and executive upheaval.

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VMware CEO looks to accelerate enterprise multicloud expansion

After 100 days on the job, VMware CEO Raghu Raghuram says its upcoming split from Dell will give his company increased strategic, operational and financial flexibility.

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Getting more than expected from a virtual-server training exercise

Sometimes it’s enough to fix an IT problem without discovering the root cause.

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NetBeez helps narrow down root causes of issues in virtual environments

Troubleshooting issues in a sea of virtual hosts can be a challenge. One enterprise with a 99% virtual environment has found a tool that monitors the VMs and helps reduce troubleshooting time.

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VMware: Executive churn, some layoffs

Multiple senior-level departures are often a cause for alarm but in this case, we don’t know why they left.

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Dell Tech’s PowerOne approach to hybrid cloud

As competition in the hybrid cloud space continues to heat up, Dell Technologies continues to expand its offerings to address shifting IT architectures while leveraging its broad portfolio of companies – including its deep connection...

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HPE introduces VMware services on GreenLake

HPE partners with VMware to integrate GreenLake and HPE’s Synergy composable infrastructure with VMware Cloud Foundation, offering an integrated cloud infrastructure.

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VMware’s Bitfusion acquisition could be a game-changer for GPU computing

VMware will integrate Bitfusion technology into vSphere, bolstering VMware’s strategy of supporting AI- and ML-based workloads by virtualizing hardware accelerators.

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Dell enters the on-premises, pay-as-you-go business with VMware’s help

Dell EMC has an alliance with VMware to offer Dell EMC hardware on-premises without having to buy it outright.

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Beyond SD-WAN: VMware’s vision for the network edge

Under the ownership of VMware, the VeloCloud Business Unit is greatly expanding its vision of what an SD-WAN should be. VMware calls the strategy “the network edge.”

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AWS, Red Hat move to shore up hybrid cloud environments

Amazon Web Services (AWS) acknowledges it’s a hybrid world and announces eight hybrid storage offerings. Meanwhile, Red Hat acquires multi-cloud storage startup NooBaa.