VM clones and templates best use cases

VM clones and templates best use cases

Cloning a virtual machine (VM) and creating a VM template are similar processes, since both make it easier to build and deploy VMs, but they serve different purposes in a virtual desktops infrastructure.

A VM clone is a VM copy performed at a specific time, an exact copy of the latest saved version, with the same configuration settings and identifiers. This may cause interoperability issues. Each clone can be modified as needed while the original VM keeps the same, so new changes or new copies can be made.

Mobile World Congress 2016 around the corner

Mobile World Congress 2016 around the corner

Mobile World Congress 2016, the reference event for mobility industry, will be hold from next Monday until February 25th at Fira Gran Vía in Barcelona.

Important keynote speakers like Brian Krzanich, CEO of Intel Corporation, Simon Segars, CEO of ARM or Shang Bing, Chairman of China Mobile, will talk about industry’s latest and future trends.

Deploying a Docker cluster with OpenStack Heat

Deploying a Docker cluster with OpenStack Heat

OpenStack and Docker are two complementary technologies very useful for IT administrators in traditional data centers.

In this post we tell you how to deploy a Docker cluster capable of using external storage provided byOpenStack Cinder.

The deployment of clusters is usually performed through OpenStack Magnum, which leverages Heat templates. But, how can we ensure Magma deploys and configures container infrastructure inclusive of providing external storage support for containers.?

VMware Virtual SAN 6.2 released

VMware Virtual SAN 6.2 released

VMware has introduced Virtual SAN 6.2, the new version of the storage solution for vSphere virtual machines. This software provides core storage services with high performance, scalability and flexibility for virtualized production environments.

This solution changes storage management from device to application, enabling administrators to provision storage for applications in minutes.

5 Open Source firewall for SMBs

5 Open Source firewall for SMBs

All companies must secure their networks with strong security systems, and small and medium-sized enterprises are no exception. But security is not incompatible with cost savings. Currently there are Open Source firewall which can suit SMBs‘ needs:

Endian Firewall. This software is a Linux distro optimized for security works. It provides firewall, intrusion prevention and detection, anti-virus, anti-spam, VPN and secure remote access, and high availability. There’s a free edition and a commercial version with advanced features and add-ons support.

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