OpenStack and NSX trajectories unveiled at VMworld; and more

Modern Infrastructure Digest News and advice for creating tomorrow's data center | September 7, 2017 FEATURED STORY IT pros can better manage containers with VIO 4.0 By Ryann Burnett, Site Editor VMware Integrated OpenStack 4.0 offers container management and scalability enhancements, but IT shops must weigh if the formerly free product is worth the cost. (SearchServerVirtualization.com) Advertisement NEWS   VMware VP Peder Ulander discusses the future of NSX NSX as a service is at the heart of VMware Cloud Services and is on track to become the foundation for distributed networks. (SearchVMware.com)   Fill your server farm with cattle, not pets Admins have said for years that servers should be cattle, not pets -- don't name them. But perhaps this metaphor should be spun down with the cows. (SearchITOperations.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Learn how to install Ubuntu Core Follow these step-by-step instructions to install Ubuntu Core and add extra levels of security to your Linux distribution. (SearchDataCenter.com)   Will Hyper-V 3.0 enhancements entice Exchange shops? Hyper-V 3.0 will offer Exchange shops plenty of reasons to consider Microsoft for virtualization. But will they be enough to sway those loyal to VMware? (SearchVMware.com)   Tips to navigate VMware licensing features Follow this practical VMware licensing guide in addition to budget planning, and you'll be better prepared for necessary expansion or upgrades. (SearchServerVirtualization.com)   Get the right level of support from IT tool vendors The best software support agreement is key to the success of a new tool's operational use. Brokering the right terms and conditions is a must for any organization. (SearchITOperations.com)   How PowerShell changed my ops approach Windows PowerShell programming brings operations teams closer to DevOps mastery, with broad scripting options across Microsoft tools and cloud services. (SearchITOperations.com)   Use the SLES platform for Xen virtualization Managing Xen VMs on the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server platform is made easier by having a highly automated environment with high availability. (SearchServerVirtualization.com)   Manage workloads with DRS rules and HA tags DRS rules are essential to properly load balance workloads in VM clusters, and HA tags can help administrators keep track of these rules. (SearchVMware.com)   Navigate the challenge of a high-density data center While hyperscalers make it look easy, many IT shops struggle with high-density data centers. Hyper-convergence can help, but prepare for these challenges. (SearchDataCenter.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Modern Infrastructure Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2016 TechTarget. All rights reserved.