Shared storage is a way to virtualize storage. Use a shared storage device (a storage area network) like a Fibre Channel or iSCSI array, and never buy a hard drive in a server again. Just like virtualization allows you to… Continue Reading
Wherever I have worked, there’s a lot of servers laying around that aren’t doing a whole lot. A fundamental benefit of virtualization is better utilization of resources. In a virtualized environment, you *DON’T* have a bunch of unused capacity. Hardware… Continue Reading
XenServer is free. vSphere is pricey, or so they say. You really need to compare feature by feature. Some of the key features that virtualization users want are: Hypervisor (XenServer or vSphere) Central multi-hypervisor management (XenCenter or vCenter) If a… Continue Reading
I took the VCP310 exam for VCP3 on 5 Oct 2009 and passed! Here’s my thoughts on the test and how I prepared for it.