Virtualization

What is a virtual machine, and why are they so useful?

Many of today’s IT innovations have their roots in virtual machines (VM) and their ability to separate software from hardware.

By Keith Shaw

May 03, 20249 mins

VirtualizationData CenterNetworking

Articles

Tips for building a home lab to prep for network certifications

Setting up a home lab doesn’t have to cost a fortune, particularly if you can make use of cloud-based environments, open-source switches and firewalls, and virtual storage appliances.

By Tim Ferrill

Jun 22, 2023 4 mins

VirtualizationCareersNetworking

Broadcom CEO pledges $2 billion for VMware R&D, professional services support

The focus of Broadcom’s investment boost will be on helping enterprises to deploy private clouds and growing the VMware ecosystem.

By Michael Cooney

May 05, 2023 3 mins

VMwareHybrid CloudVirtualization

Broadcom-VMware deal faces further regulatory hurdles from EU Commission

Having concluded its initial investigation into the proposed $61 billion deal, the EU Commission remains concerned the acquisition could restrict market competition, particularly for Fiber Channel host bus adapters.

By Charlotte Trueman

Apr 13, 2023 2 mins

RegulationVirtualizationMergers and Acquisitions

Broadcom, VMware extend deadline to complete acquisition by 90 days

The companies have now given themselves until May 26, 2023, to complete Broadcom’s $61 billion acquisition of VMware.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Feb 20, 2023 2 mins

Mergers and AcquisitionsVirtualization

What is a virtual network

Virtual networks power cloud computing, VPNs and virtual LANs

By Josh Fruhlinger

Feb 02, 2023 6 mins

Network SwitchesVirtualizationCloud Computing

EU Commission opens antitrust inquiry into Broadcom’s $61B VMware acquisition

The investigation relates to concerns of price gouging and decreased competition for hardware components that interoperate with VMware's software.

By Charlotte Trueman

Dec 21, 2022 2 mins

VirtualizationMergers and AcquisitionsCloud Computing

What is a network router?

They still forward packets, but today's routers do so much more

By Keith Shaw

Oct 12, 2022 6 mins

RoutersVirtualizationWAN

McLaren Racing relies on edge computing at Formula 1 tracks

McLaren's Formula 1 racing team securely delivers apps and data to track crews and guests via VMware Workspace ONE.

By Ann Bednarz

Sep 01, 2022 4 mins

Edge ComputingVirtualization

VMware CEO highlights tech upgrades, skims over looming Broadcom buy

Product news includes VMware vSphere 8, Aria multi-cloud management tools, and a SaaS delivery model for networking and security software NSX.

By Ann Bednarz

Aug 30, 2022 6 mins

VirtualizationCloud ComputingData Center

VMware, IBM expand joint options for hybrid cloud

VMware support for IBM's Cloud Satellite means consistent infrastructure and security across IBM's public cloud and its on-prem cloud services.

By Ann Bednarz

Aug 30, 2022 3 mins

Hybrid CloudVirtualization

Verge.io adds GPU virtualization to its HCI software

Verge-OS virtualization software can now pool and apportion GPU capacity to help create virtual data centers.

By Andy Patrizio

Aug 25, 2022 3 mins

VirtualizationData Center

What are virtual routers and how can they lead to virtual data centers?

With routing software deployed on off-the-shelf hardware, enterprises can reap the benefits of virtual routing that can extend to data centers and promote savings.

By Tom Nolle

Aug 11, 2022 6 mins

VirtualizationData Center