Data Center

Part III: Taming the Virtual Beast

Tools from Onaro, nWorks, PlateSpin, Virtugo tackle different pieces of the VM management puzzle, but there's no silver bullet

PlateSpin PowerRecon helps plan for VM growth

Virtugo virtualSuite zeros in on VM performance optimization

nWorks provides Microsoft management link to VMware

Onaro’s tool gives SAN-centric view of virtual server storage needs

Reflex IPS adds security to your VM life

Parallel’s Virtuozzo containers give apps room to play safely on the same server

White Castle satisfies its craving for user authentication

* How White Castle Management Company chops costs as well as onions

Forrester slashes IT spending forecast

In the face of new economic data, Forrester Research amends previous predictions and forecasts U.S IT spending in 2008 to increase just slightly at 2.8%.

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