GeekWire

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Amazon Web Services will provide software developers with access to macOS on-demand in the cloud for the first time, promising to speed up the process and reduce the cost of making software for Apple’s computers and devices. EC2 is shorthand for Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon’s flagship service for accessing computing in the cloud.

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Web Services Apple Development Cloud 124

GeekWire

JUNE 28, 2021

Microsoft announced Monday that its Xbox Cloud Gaming service, formerly known as Project xCloud, has officially expanded into the world of web browsers. It should boot up quickly, with no local installation required, so you can run high-end games on low-end hardware and start playing in a couple of minutes. Microsoft screenshot).

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Microsoft Cloud Hardware Windows 98

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Fundamentals like security, cost control, identity management, container sprawl, data management, and hardware refreshes remain key strategic areas for CIOs to deal with. It can be tempting to view cloud projects at lower priority than shiny new AI initiatives but he says they’re actually foundational.

Hardware 143

Hardware Budget Data Security 143

CTOvision

JUNE 27, 2014

We introduced OnLive at: OnLive: Building the future of enterprise services from the cloud. NEW ONLIVE CLOUD SOLUTION DELIVERS SECURE CROSS-PLATFORM DEPLOYMENT FOR GRAPHICS INTENSIVE APPLICATIONS. By Bob Gourley. With this post we provide an update we just saw in their press release at: [link].

Applications 255

Applications Cloud Security Enterprise 255

Virtualized Greek

OCTOBER 1, 2012

This is debatable but the idea got me to thinking about using a Cloud based datacenter as a DR for traditional datacenter services and if the operations continuality concerns stretched to the datacenter. It’s actually my opinion that DR is a great place to start building your Cloud based datacenter strategy.

Virtualization 60

Virtualization Strategy Cloud Disaster Recovery 60

Fountainhead

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Apps and Desktops and Clouds - Oh My! I thought you were a Cloud guy?" and it’s due in part to todays announcements by Citrix about Project Avalon , the explosion of the Mobile Enterprise , and the Path to the Cloud. Fountainhead.

Cloud 189

Cloud Data Center Mobile Virtualization 189

Cloud Musings

OCTOBER 28, 2016

The CompTIA Cloud+ certification validates the skills and expertise of IT practitioners in implementing and maintaining cloud technologies. This is exactly what it takes to become a good cloud technician. The cloud will therefore spin up a new instance with a container-ready version of the OS at the bottom.

Cloud 70

Cloud Web Services Hardware Software 70

Virtualized Greek

AUGUST 27, 2013

For example, the server virtualization value proposition is simple. You can save money if you consolidate your Windows & Linux workloads to fewer servers. Once server virtualization is in the door more of the operational advantages and efficiencies appear. Network virtualization allows for more powerful automation.

Virtualization 68

Virtualization Network Load Balancer Vmware 68

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

This is session EDCS008, “Virtualizing the Network to Enable a Software-Defined Infrastructure (SDI).” Brian is a Solution Architect; Jim is a Windows Server Architect. At this point, Jim Pinkerton of Microsoft takes over to discuss how Windows Server thinks about this issue and these challenges.

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Virtualization Network Intel Data Center 60

Fountainhead

OCTOBER 5, 2017

What is a cloud-hosted desktop? Traditionally, your “desktop” (typically Microsoft Windows) is the container for all of your personal and workplace productivity apps. This environment is also traditionally run locally on your personal hardware (laptop, desktop, etc.). Enter Virtual Desktops. Desktop-as-a-Service?

Licensing 100

Licensing Virtualization Cloud Hardware 100

Scott Lowe

JUNE 18, 2017

Sjors Robroek describes his nested NSX-T lab that also includes some virtualized network equipment (virtualized Arista switches). Servers/Hardware. Here’s an interesting article on the role that virtualization is playing in the network functions virtualization (NFV) space now that ARM hardware is growing increasingly powerful.

Windows 60

Windows Vmware Virtualization Linux 60

Scott Lowe

JUNE 18, 2017

Sjors Robroek describes his nested NSX-T lab that also includes some virtualized network equipment (virtualized Arista switches). Servers/Hardware. Here’s an interesting article on the role that virtualization is playing in the network functions virtualization (NFV) space now that ARM hardware is growing increasingly powerful.

Windows 60

Windows Vmware Virtualization Linux 60

GeekWire

JUNE 22, 2020

Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the transition during the company’s virtual WWDC conference on Monday, calling it a “truly historic day” for the Mac. Particularly given the iPhone’s popularity, the changes have the potential to make the Apple computers more of a threat to Microsoft’s Windows business.

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Apple Microsoft Intel Adobe 107

Scott Lowe

MARCH 2, 2020

Servers/Hardware. This article is about hardware, just not the hardware I’d typically talk about in this section—instead, it’s about Philips Hue light bulbs. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. Chip Zoller makes the argument in favor of running Kubernetes in/on virtual machines.

Linux 60

Linux Windows Hardware Network 60

Sean Daniel

MARCH 29, 2011

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials & Windows Home Server 2011 RTM! Another set of great products out the door from the Windows Server Solutions team. Both Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials and Windows Home Server 2011 have released to manufacturing! Cloud Computing. (10).

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Small Business Windows Backup SMB 100

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

With the name change will come new capabilities, including — for organizations using Microsoft’s Entra cloud-based identity management service — the ability to protect commercial data used within the chatbot. Here’s some of the top AI news CIOs will want to take away from Microsoft Ignite 2023.

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Microsoft Meeting Enterprise Enterprise 135

Scott Lowe

JUNE 2, 2016

Jason Messer has an article describing how networking works with Windows containers. Servers/Hardware. Intel clearly has its sights set on expanding beyond just “servers” into many more platforms, including network hardware platforms. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. Virtualization.

Vmware 60

Vmware Virtualization Linux Windows 60

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I have a fairly diverse set of links for readers this time around, covering topics from microchips to improving your writing, with stops along the way in topics like Kubernetes, virtualization, Linux, and the popular JSON-parsing tool jq. Servers/Hardware. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. Virtualization.

Linux 90

Linux Load Balancer Malware Virtualization 90

Scott Lowe

MARCH 7, 2014

Is the abstraction layer better served by being integrated into a cloud management platform, like OpenStack? Naturally, the argument then would be, “Not everyone will use a cloud management platform,” which is a valid argument. Servers/Hardware. I’d love to hear others’ thoughts on this. x86 marches on!

Virtualization 60

Virtualization Hardware Intel Vmware 60

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 16, 2017

Sjors Robroek describes his nested NSX-T lab that also includes some virtualized network equipment (virtualized Arista switches). Servers/Hardware. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. This other post by Cody on automated Windows 10 post-install may also be useful. Virtualization.

Windows 60

Windows Virtualization Devops Vmware 60

Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Servers/Hardware. Kay Singh collects some user comments on the new M1-powered Apple hardware. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. Mete Atamel has a great walkthrough of using Workflows on Google Cloud to connect various API-driven services together. Virtualization. Lots of geekery in here! Programming.

Linux 60

Linux Network Tools Hardware 60

Cloud Musings

MARCH 9, 2018

This challenge can also be significantly exacerbated in an IT environment that blends legacy, outsourced and cloud service provider resources. A process to identify vulnerabilities in hardware, operating systems, and applications. Risk assessment and buy-in from management and business owners.

Operating Systems 79

Operating Systems Enterprise Enterprise Virtualization 79

Sean Daniel

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 and Interaction with Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. I know I have talked before about Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 , and how it can help your Small Business with thin clients, old clients, seasonal employees and even reducing the number of machines in the office by getting one nice one.

Windows 80

Windows Small Business Backup SMB 80

Scott Lowe

APRIL 29, 2022

My link of links and articles from around the Internet is a bit light on networking and virtualization this time around, but heftier in the security, cloud, and OS/application sections. Servers/Hardware. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. Virtualization. Welcome to Technology Short Take #154! Networking.

Linux 74

Linux Storage Programming Applications 74

Scott Lowe

JANUARY 17, 2020

Servers/Hardware. Guiliano Bertello introduces PowerVCF , a PowerCLI module aimed at interacting with the SDDC Manager and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) stack. (If dll , a core Windows cryptographic component) that was rumored to be fixed the next day (January 14) on the first “Patch Tuesday” of 2020. Virtualization.

Load Balancer 60

Load Balancer Vmware Windows Cloud 60

Sean Daniel

JULY 5, 2012

Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts. Furthermore, as we approach Windows 8 , and you end up getting that fancy touch screen, it’s going to be even more important to use keyboard short cuts. In fact, you can navigate Windows 8 much better with the keyboard than the mouse if you don’t have a touch screen.

Windows 56

Windows SMB Backup Small Business 56

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 9, 2022

DaaS delivers virtual applications and desktops from the cloud to any device, with NTT Data UK designing a solution for updating UHL’s IT infrastructure which would be rolled out in phases. New equipment was provided to clinicians and in consultation rooms for virtual outpatient appointments. Moving from CAPEX to OPEX.

Healthcare 97

Healthcare Virtualization Data Hardware 97

The Verge

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Last week, as I loaded into one of Stadia’s most high-profile releases to date — Ubisoft’s Nordic-themed Assassin’s Creed Valhalla — on my 13-inch MacBook Pro with a DualShock 4 controller, I was reminded of how much of a technical marvel cloud gaming truly is. Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge.

Google 109

Google Cloud Hardware Internet 109

Sean Daniel

APRIL 26, 2010

Windows Home Server Codename “Vail” Public Beta Available Today! As you know, one of the products I work on is Windows Home Server. Today we’re excited to announce that the next version of Windows Home Server (codename “Vail”) is available for you to try. Photo Blog | E-Mail Me. What’s new?

Windows 72

Windows Backup SMB Small Business 72

Sean Daniel

MAY 18, 2011

Windows Small Business Server Essentials 2011 on TechNet Edge. Video ] Key items talked about in the interview: SBS 2011 Essentials on an HP Proliant Microserver for under $1000, 25 CALs included Scale for greater users to an ML110 All the simplicity of Windows SBS 2011 Essentials on simple hardware. Cloud Computing. (10).

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Small Business Windows SMB Backup 53

The Verge

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

iPad hardware. Finally, the same hardware means that the iPad has the same support for the Apple Pencil — the first-generation $99 Apple Pencil, I should point out, with its weird Lightning charging connector and easy-to-lose cap. Chromebooks are designed to work mostly with web apps and cloud storage. It still has a 10.2-inch

Apple 127

Apple Storage Hardware Windows 127

Scott Lowe

JANUARY 6, 2023

Servers/Hardware. This could be bad—a wormable vulnerability that could allow attackers to remotely execute code by exploiting potentially any Windows application protocol that provides authentication, including (potentially) SMTP or HTTP. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. Virtualization.

Network 74

Network Vmware Cloud Operating Systems 74

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I have a fairly diverse set of links for readers this time around, covering topics from microchips to improving your writing, with stops along the way in topics like Kubernetes, virtualization, Linux, and the popular JSON-parsing tool jq along the way. Servers/Hardware. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. Virtualization.

Linux 60

Linux Load Balancer Malware Virtualization 60

Sean Daniel

JULY 2, 2012

Enjoying the Cloud way of Life. A few years ago, I made a decision to move almost everything to the cloud. Part of moving to the Cloud was I wanted to have almost no data on my computers or tablets. My Home Server also provides a gateway to the cloud for online backup (see my Online Backup posts). Am I in the cloud?

Cloud 57

Cloud Backup Windows SMB 57

Sean Daniel

MARCH 29, 2011

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials and Intel vPro Add-in. How To Install Windows Home Server 2011 on your MediaSmart or DataVault Hardware. Cloud Computing. (10). Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4). Windows Live Services. (16). Windows Mobile. (23). Windows Phone 7. (2).

Small Business 63

Small Business Windows SMB Backup 63

Scott Lowe

JULY 16, 2021

This time around, the Networking section is a bit light, but I’ve got plenty of cloud computing links and articles for you to enjoy, along with some stuff on OSes and applications, programming, and soft skills. Servers/Hardware. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. Virtualization. Networking. Career/Soft Skills.

Cloud 60

Cloud Network Virtualization Guidelines 60

Sean Daniel

JULY 15, 2010

Windows Server Codename “Aurora” Video Walkthrough. How To Install Windows Home Server 2011 on your MediaSmart or DataVault Hardware. Cloud Computing. (10). Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4). Windows Live Services. (16). Windows Mobile. (23). Windows Phone 7. (2). All Labels.

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Windows Video SMB Small Business 71