VMware imagines ‘memory servers’ for shared software-defined RAM
VMware is working on a software-defined memory initiative that it bets may prompt the creation of memory servers (portions of memory that can be shared across a cluster.) DRAM can make up as much as 40% of a server's cost but is expensive.
Memory is also needed, as more workloads require in-memo...
Dell leverages VMware integration to bring its Apex-as-a-service across clouds
Dell would like to get more value out of its VMware subsidiary’s multi-cloud strategy while pushing its own APEX composable infrastructure offering. The company announced a bundle that provides consistent operations across multi-cloud environments.
The company’s plans include the addition of...
New VMware Edge targets deployment of apps in edge environments
VMware has further expanded its portfolio for edge environments. The introduction of VMware Edge helps companies to more easily deploy their application environments to both the 'near' and 'far' edge.
Companies no longer need to focus solely on multi-cloud environments for their applications and...
VMware now offers customers zero trust security for cloud environments
VMware is focusing all its security efforts on zero trust. To this end, the virtualization specialist is introducing several new solutions, aiming to solidify the security of virtual machines and containers.
VMware now offers a complete end-to-end zero trust architecture with its VMware Security...
VMware pushes for multi-cloud strategy with Cross-Cloud Services
VMware has introduced a new Cloud Smart strategy and a portfolio of Cross-Cloud services. The introductions should make it easier for customers to manage application environments in multi-cloud environments.
According to VMware, businesses today cannot avoid the multi-cloud. Nowadays, most appli...
VMware releases a Community Edition of Tanzu
VMware’s biggest fans are also its biggest challenge when it comes to growth. The admirers tend to be in operations and have positioned themselves as VMware’s champions inside customers. The reason? Server consolidation, private clouds, and now hybrid clouds have elevated them from back-room te...
Intel considering new paid software services
Intel CEO says the chipmaker is looking at new ways to bring in revenue through software.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has said his company is exploring new paid software services. He claims this move is part of his new “software-first” approach and would create new revenue streams for the compan...
VMwaree enhances vSphere and vSAN management and performance
VMware released a major update for its vSphere and vSAN virtualization tools. The computing virtualization company announced a slew of new features aimed at the simplification of cloud and on-premises management.
The updates also help improve application performance, while allowing enterprises t...
VMware urges customers patch critical bug in vSphere and vCenter
VMware has disclosed a bug in its flagship vSphere and vCenter products. The company is urging customers to halt everything and patch it up. The virtualization giant also has a workaround in place.
The bug is one of the 19 disclosed by the company. The nastiest one is the CVE-2021-22005, which w...
Microsoft requires VMs to meet hardware requirement for Windows 11
Microsoft released a fresh build of Windows 11 last night, reminding some users that virtual machines may be the only way for them to enjoy the new operating system. As long as they use a hypervisor that can virtualize or simulate a TPM 2.0-chip.
Despite the company’s efforts to distract user...
VMware previews App Dev platform for Kubernetes
VMware has unveiled a Tanzu Application Platform that gives developers a framework to build applications that can be run on clusters that are running a distribution of Kubernetes.
Microsoft and VMware have also unveiled an enterprise-tier version of a Spring framework that can be used to build J...
Lenovo partners with VMware to deliver virtualized edge computing solution
The Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions group will be the first customer for VMware’s forthcoming virtualized edge computing solution, running on its ThinkSystem SE350 Edge Servers, according to a statement by the company on Tuesday.
The new software solution will be availed directly to customer e...