Scott Lowe

APRIL 24, 2015

This article by Russell Bryant is a great overview and update of the work going on with Open Virtual Network (OVN). This is kind of cool, and (in my humble opinion) a sign of changing times: Juniper has Vagrant boxes as well as a Vagrant plugin for working with vSRX (virtual firewall) VMs (via this article from Matt Oswalt).

Vmware 60

Vmware Storage Firewall Network 60

Galido

MAY 1, 2019

The deeper we dive into modern technology terms, the more it seems we try to blend physical and virtual worlds together. These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. IT Pros ROCK!

Resources 107

Resources Mobile Data Center Security 107

Galido

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The deeper we dive into modern technology terms, the more it seems we try to blend physical and virtual worlds together. These areas of tech include general IT and technology, security, IT feeds, cloud computing, data center, mobile, social media, tips and tricks, virtualization, and operating system and software blogs. IT Pros ROCK!

Mobile 77

Mobile Data Center Security Virtualization 77

Fountainhead

MAY 12, 2009

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. N Apps where software licensing prohibits cloud e.g. some software licensing may be tied to specific CPUs; some licensing may not permit virtualization (as is found in most clouds); certain licensing may not permit use outside of specific physical domains.

Cloud 186

Cloud Data Center Applications Virtualization 186

Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Fellow VMware alum Steve Flanders has a write-up on running Kubernetes locally (on a Mac). Virtualization. Nick Shrock provides some guidelines and advice on performing code reviews. Clement Pang, co-founder and Chief Architect of Wavefront, talks about building a highly-available service. Career/Soft Skills.

Load Balancer 60

Load Balancer Operating Systems Intel Hardware 60

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 26, 2017

RedLock shares some guidelines around AWS access key deletion (in the event that an access key gets compromised). Virtualization. Next week is VMworld in Las Vegas, NV, and I’ll be there live-blogging the keynotes (no sessions though, unfortunately—VMware employees generally can’t get into sessions).

Hardware 60

Hardware Devops Network Vmware 60

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

So get used to installing virtual machines, become familiar with using virtualization clients like Oracle VirtualBox or VMware and run ISOs for like wide variety of different operating systems, and just set that up and use that the target for some of the tests. So, if you're comfortable doing stuff like that.

Network 52

Network Applications Security Operating Systems 52

ForAllSecure

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

So get used to installing virtual machines, become familiar with using virtualization clients like Oracle VirtualBox or VMware and run ISOs for like wide variety of different operating systems, and just set that up and use that the target for some of the tests. So, if you're comfortable doing stuff like that.

Network 52

Network Applications Security Operating Systems 52

CIO Business Intelligence

JUNE 27, 2023

Enterprises get the flexibility and control they want with the assurance that they will stay compliant with ever-evolving regulatory guidelines.” He notes, too that Tata Communications streamlines this move to the hybrid cloud with its IZO™ Cloud platform built on VMware technology. Cloud Computing

Industry 52

Industry Cloud Vmware Healthcare 52

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Here’s hoping I’ve managed to find something of value and interest to you in this latest collection of links and articles from around the web on networking, storage, virtualization, security, and other data center-related technologies. Juan Manuel Rey has a write-up on how easy it is to upgrade VIO (VMware Integrated OpenStack).

Vmware 60

Vmware Virtualization Guidelines Network 60

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Better patch your vCenter Server instances, as VMware released a security advisory with a long list of CVEs , including one with a severity score of 9.8/10. Virtualization. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. James Kindon has a post on Citrix UPM and Microsoft FSLogix. LTS “Trusty Tahr” and Ubuntu 16.04

Open Source 107

Open Source Cloud Network Storage 107

Scott Lowe

MARCH 10, 2023

This article by Kirill Shirinkin provides, in the author’s words, “some guidelines that will help you to assess if Argo CD makes sense for your setup” Operating Systems/Applications Stewart X Addison shares some macOS “first experiences” from a Linux user. Do you need Argo CD? Wonder no longer.

IPv6 74

IPv6 Linux Tools Network 74

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

Brad Hedlund (who will be my co-worker starting on 2/11) created a great explanation of network virtualization that clearly breaks down the components and explains their purpose and function. Speaking of Puppet, the puppet-lint tool is very handy for ensuring that your Puppet manifest syntax is correct and follows the style guidelines.

Vmware 115

Vmware Storage Virtualization Network 115

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 12, 2013

The concept of the software-defined data center (SDDC) rose to prominence during VMworld 2012, with VMware touting it as the next big leap forward in information technology management. The term refers to an IT facility where the networking, storage, CPU and security are virtualized and delivered as a service. Does this sound familiar?

Disaster Recovery 125

Disaster Recovery Data Center Meeting Software 125

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Better patch your vCenter Server instances, as VMware released a security advisory with a long list of CVEs , including one with a severity score of 9.8/10. Virtualization. Cloud Computing/Cloud Management. James Kindon has a post on Citrix UPM and Microsoft FSLogix. LTS “Trusty Tahr” and Ubuntu 16.04

Open Source 60

Open Source Cloud Network Storage 60

Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Kirk Byers has a helpful article that provides some suggestions and guidelines for how to make your network automation/network scripts become more than just your own personal hobby at work. Virtualization. Yes, containerization is a key part of the future, but virtualization isn’t going away anytime soon. Servers/Hardware.

Windows 60

Windows Firewall Linux Architecture 60

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 19, 2013

This point was brought up by VMware, but in connection to the above points, really hits home as it is the cost of a service, not an application, is what counts. See our guidelines and submission process for information on participating. Virtualization. Without that level of view, proper planning cannot be undertaken. Twitter.

Data Center 247

Data Center Trends Data Disaster Recovery 247