Monitoring physical and virtual environments together; Windows 7 and desktop virtualization; server virtualization adoption trends

Windows 7 will drive virtual desktop adoption, VMware says; Windows 7 and desktop virtualization: The new tools Virtualization Alert NetworkWorld.com | Update Your Profile | Forward this to a Friend >>> Sponsored by Trend Micro Addressing Web Threats Recent research among senior IT managers reveals that, although organizations are taking steps to protect against Web-related threats to the enterprise, significant vulnerabilities still exist. This white paper provides specific considerations for addressing Web security liabilities. Read More Spotlight Story IT management nirvana: Monitoring physical and virtual environments in one console CA just introduced Spectrum Service Assurance 1.1, the vendor's latest management application designed to ease the challenge of monitoring virtual and physical infrastructure to support IT services and guarantee optimal performance. Read full story Related News: Windows 7 will drive virtual desktop adoption, VMware says Windows 7 will increase virtual desktop adoption, but won't cause a massive shift right away, VMware says. Windows 7 and desktop virtualization: The new tools Just before the Oct. 22 Windows 7 debut, Microsoft released version 2 of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack 2009, an add-on that holds most of the Windows 7 virtualization capabilities. Here's the lowdown. The case for and against virtualized desktops The goal of cloud computing is to make a significant improvement in the cost-effective, elastic provisioning of IT services. Learn how desktop virtualization supports that goal -- but also raises performance issues. Wireless helps hone data center efficiencies Enterprise efforts to consolidate data centers and install virtualization software are taking a big bite out of the number of power-hungry application and storage servers required to support enterprise data. But after taking this critical first step, what else can you do to boost efficiency? Trend Micro bolsters virtualization security options Trend Micro's Deep Security firewall/intrusion-protection system software for VMware's ESX server can protect multiple virtual machines on one physical server. Citrix bows to customer pressure on XenDesktop licensing Citrix Systems has added more licensing options and editions to its upcoming desktop virtualization platform XenDesktop 4, including the option to pay by the number of devices used. Certeon makes a case for virtualized WAN acceleration Certeon is making a case for virtual software appliances and encouraging a migration away from proprietary hardware for WAN optimization and application acceleration. Virtual bears, futuristic pods and spaghetti rain in Tokyo It might earn them university credits, but a robot developed by students in Japan won't help dispel the image of the lazy student. The robot has been designed to fold clothes. Gartner: Server virtualization now at 18% of server workload How fast is the shift to server virtualization happening? According to Gartner, 18% of server workloads this year run on virtualized servers; that share will grow to 28% next year and reach almost half by 2012. Gartner on cloud security: 'Our nightmare scenario is here now' Virtualization and cloud computing are shaking up the old order, and the customary control is slipping away from security managers as the revolution unfolds. Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Microsoft Expression Web 3 In Depth. Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Building Service-Aware Networks. Google Subnet is hosting many new bloggers. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet home pages. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are Ethernet everywhere! Inside planes, trains, cars and spaceships, Ethernet is a morph master. Here's a look at some of Ethernet's cooler implementations. 7 tools to ease Windows 7 rollout These utilities help you plan, ensure app compatibility and manage images. Webcast: When Good Applications Go Bad Register today to hear Andrew Jaquith, Senior Analyst at Forrester Research, and Anthony James, VP Products at Fortinet, discuss the challenges posed to enterprises by application security threats. Additionally, hear a customer testimonial on how CKE Restaurants, responsible for operating many of the USA's most popular quick-service and fast-casual dining restaurants, reduced the risk of application-borne threats. Register now. Forrester Research Total Economic Impact Analysis of WAN Optimization Forrester Research provided detailed analysis of WAN Optimization ROI based on in-depth interviews with 9 enterprises. This paper summarizes the ROI, benefits and IT flexibility provided by a typical WAN optimization deployment. Learn More Now   October 26, 2009 MOST-READ STORIES McCain introduces bill to block FCC's net neutrality rules FAQ: What's the FCC vote on net neutrality all about? Goodbye steering wheel, here comes drive-by-joystick Torvalds offers a thumbs up to Windows 7 Security hole turned 64,000 Time Warner cable modems into hacker prey Smartphones for the holidays AT&T weighs higher fees for data hogs 10 people you won't see at Microsoft's Windows 7 launch party Gartner on cloud security: "Our nightmare scenario is here now" Microsoft, Dell, Spectrum Bridge launch first public white spaces network The Power of Virtualized Web Application Delivery The increased dependency on Web applications has created greater complexity in the environment making availability, performance and security of Web applications an imperative. This white paper discusses how any size organization can tune its Web application delivery services with a virtualized solution that will meet the unique characteristics of each individual application. Read More DEMOfall 09 People's Choice Winners: Innovations in sound and email productivity EMO Labs' invisible speaker innovation and Liaise, Inc. productivity enhancement application take the People's Choice Award Top Honors at DEMOfall 09 Product Launch Event. Watch both product launches.   This email was sent to antonkrafty.buben66@blogger.com Complimentary Subscriptions Available for newsletter subscribers. Receive 50 issues of Network World Magazines, in print or electronic format, free of charge. Apply here. Terms of Service/Privacy   Subscription Services Update your profile To subscribe or unsubscribe to any Network World newsletter, change your e-mail address or contact us, click here. 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