DPDK – Boosting The Networking Revolution
The success of server virtualization is infectious. This prompted a search for a similar technological advancement in the networking industry. There was a need to replicate the model of how server virtualization reduced the cost of running isolated applications & improved agility. NFV or Network
Highlights of VMworld 2016
VMware is forming the eventual fate of virtualization across the globe as it is about to host world’s biggest event “VMworld – 2016”. VMworld has always excited its attendees/ sponsors/ exhibitors with its new agenda and insights on cutting edge technology. This year the event will be focused on …
Green Storage – Saving the World One Terabyte at a Time
How the carbon footprint is impacting the atmosphere rules most conversations today and is one of the most burning issues we are faced with. With organisations concentrating more on carbon management programmes, there is a need to revamp storage practices. CIO’s are looking….
Top 5 Storage acquisitions in first half of 2016
Every year acquisitions are changing the storage landscape, adding a lot of dynamism and churn in the entire storage industry. First half of year 2016 has been no exception. We have seen some key acquisitions happened which may impact storage industry in the long run. They were 27 acquisitions….
NFV Landscape – An Overview
Before we move ahead let’s get an understanding about Network Function Virtualization (NFV). What is Network Function Virtualization (NFV)?A basic definition of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) states that it is a type of network architecture that virtualizes different network node functions into building blocks which may
Should Datacenters go the Hyper-Converged way?
Change is inevitable and so is applicable to datacenters. Trends show that datacenters are adopting new changes as many disruptive technology vendors embark into the datacenter business. Players ranging from flash storage to software defined storage, viz., Pure Storage, Nimble, Nutanix, Simplivity, etc., are all boarding this ….
Key Strategic Acquisitions for VMware
I was keeping a close watch on VMware even before the inception of Calsoft Inc. It was exciting to watch VMware growing from a young Silicon Valley startup to a formidable force in the enterprise market space. It is still growing at a rapid pace even after its merger with EMC and later will Dell. Forbes positioned VMware ast….
Pros & Cons of vSphere Virtual Storage Appliance
vSphere Virtual Storage Appliance [VSA]: VSA is created for SMBs that either don’t have the budget to buy shared storage hardware or lack the skills to manage…
Docker Networking Basics
Docker overview: Docker is an open source project to pack, ship and run any application as a lightweight container. The idea is to provide a comprehensive abstraction…
Hyper-converged Infrastructure Market – An Overview
I will start by giving a short introduction about hyper-converged infrastructure. It is a virtual computing infrastructure solution that integrates discrete data center services in a product’s…