Weighing the pros/cons of desktop virtualization Companies that have deployed virtual servers don't need to start from scratch for their desktop virtualization deployments, but there are a lot of new challenges to tackle. No virtualization skills? Better get started Virtualization know-how is becoming a standard requirement across IT disciplines. Reflex Systems' virtual triple threat Reflex Systems evolves its security products into tools for the virtual realm, and the vendor again updates the technology to incorporate policy-based management and compliance-related capabilities. Follow the money: HP tool dissects IT spending HP introduces software to help enterprise IT managers better understand how IT budgets are spent and how much IT services cost. Free mgmt. software gets network smarts Spiceworks adds social networking, third-party plug-ins and network mapping features to its free management software. Virtualization continues to pose management challenges A majority of IT departments are deploying virtualization, but still most don't feel comfortable with the tools and technologies they have in place to manage application performance or troubleshoot problems in the virtual environment, according to recent survey results. Group to test virtual management interoperability The Distributed Management Task Force Monday established a forum that will further the industry organization's work toward developing standards and tools for enabling interoperability and management in virtual environments. June Giveaways Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet are giving away training from Global Knowledge to two lucky readers and 15 copies each of books on IPv6 security, the Cisco Secure Firewall Services Module, and Active Directory Domain Services 2008. Deadline for entries June 30. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are |
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