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SWsoft to change its name to Parallels

SWsoft, the software giant popular with Web hosting firms, has renamed itself Parallels after its new product line that lets Windows run on Intel-based Macs. The reason for this re-positioning is to deliver a "simple and unified vision," according to Chief Executive Serguei Beloussov. "We need...

Tags: Paul Mah, Parallels Inc., Software As A Service (SaaS), Ensim, Virtuozzo, Business Structures, Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Strategy, Emerging Technologies, Finance, Hardware, Management, Servers

Blog posts 2007-12-11

SWsoft Virtuozzo Windows Virtualization on HP ProLiant Blade Servers

SWsoft Virtuozzo for Windows was validated on an HP ProLiant BL25p blade server. An introduction to the architecture and value of SWsoft Virtuozzo follows and is complemented by a bill of materials and a step-by-step installation guide which provides a reasonable solution proof-of-concept. SWsoft offers Linux support as well; this...

Tags: Virtuozzo, Parallels Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows, Blade Servers, Servers, Utility Computing, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Blade Server, HP Compaq ProLiant, Virtualization, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software

White papers 2006-07-01

The Advantages of Multi-Port Network Adapters in an SWsoft Virtual Environment

Every enterprise can benefit from improving the utilization of IT resources. Improved utilization not only helps reduce costs but can also simplify IT infrastructure, leading to reduced operations costs. A virtual computing infrastructure can provide the features that enable these benefits. At the same time, a virtual infrastructure can heighten...

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Virtuozzo, Parallels Inc., Environment, Information Technology, Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Strategy, Hardware, Management, Servers

White papers 2006-09-01

Virtuozzo Reigns in Server Management and Delivers Unmatched Performance

arvato mobile had been using an open source virtualization solution and was sufficiently satisfied until the number of servers grew and application availability became critical. The company needed to evaluate and control resource use inside their virtual environments. They also needed centralized control; with hundreds of servers it's really great...

Tags: Virtuozzo, Parallels Inc., Backups, Virtualization, Servers, Server Management, Performance, Hardware

Case studies 2006-07-17

Virtualizing High Network I/O Environments

Every enterprise can benefit from improving the utilization of IT resources. Improved utilization not only helps reduce costs but can also simplify IT infrastructure, leading to reduced operations costs. A virtual computing infrastructure can provide the features that enable these benefits. At the same time, a virtual infrastructure can heighten...

Tags: Network, Information Technology, I/O, Virtuozzo, Virtual Machine, Strategy, Management

White papers 2006-03-01

Introduction to server virtualization

Licensing still a killer.Though VMWare and Microsoft now offer free virtualization software, Enterprise Edition of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 runs $3,700.00. The standard Edition runs about 1/4 of that, ofcourse you need to spend a few extra dollars on Client Access Licenses. However, if you should happen to...

Tags: Enterprise Edition, Introduction, virtualization, server, mbaumli, hardware, Microsoft Corp., Virtuozzo, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2003, operating system, server virtualization

Discussion threads 2006-05-23

Additional Resources

Virtuozzo from Parallels: Greener Virtualization

Managers at all levels are becoming aware of the substantial amount of energy required to power and cool a datacenter. Server virtualization is one way datacenter managers can reduce the amount of energy consumed by eliminating underutilized servers. Parallels Virtuozzo is the only solution that delivers maximum...

Tags: Parallels Virtuozzo, Data Center, Parallels Inc., Data Centers, Storage, Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Hardware, Data Management, Servers

White papers 2008-03-07

IDC Report - SWsoft: Making Operating System Virtualization an Option

Server virtualization has become increasingly popular in the datacenter. As the virtualization phenomenon expands, organizations are discovering new ways to apply the technology -- and are faced with new challenges. SWsoft is aiming to address these challenges through its Virtuozzo product and its set of management tools. ...

Tags: Parallels Virtuozzo, Operating System, OS Virtualization, International Data Corp., Parallels Inc., Operating Systems, Software

White papers 2007-10-01

Hosting Provider Saves Up to 85% of Power Consumption and Improves Server Management by Using Virtuozzo

ServInt specializes in full-service, high-bandwidth web hosting for business customers. ServInt also provides clients with high-speed Internet access through its Access Services group. ServInt built a successful dedicated hosting business, but wanted to reduce power consumption and better manage their servers. Virtuozzo provided a highly efficient solution for reducing power...

Tags: Parallels Virtuozzo, Server Management, Power Consumption, ServInt, Virtualization, Servers, Hardware

Case studies 2007-10-16

Deploying Application and OS Virtualization Together: Citrix and Parallels Virtuozzo Containers

As virtualization becomes more pervasive in the datacenter, organizations are deploying complementary types of virtualization technologies. Read this white paper to learn how blending application and OS virtualization using Citrix and Virtuozzo provides a stronger and more robust virtualization solution.

Tags: Parallels Virtuozzo, Parallels Virtuozzo Containers, Operating System, Citrix Systems Inc., OS Virtualization, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage

White papers 2008-03-21

Virtuozzo for Windows Capacity and Scaling

One of the keys to a successful virtualization project is the effective management of virtualized servers. Without proper optimization, your virtual infrastructure may experience performance and even stability issues. This white paper provides IT managers with the tools to plan and implement a Parallels Virtuozzo virtualization project,...

Tags: Parallels Virtuozzo, Microsoft Windows, Parallels Inc., Virtualization, Performance Management, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Storage

White papers 2008-03-21

An Introduction to OS Virtualization and Parallels Virtuozzo Containers

Virtualization and automation technology is a major advance in IT infrastructure management. By leveraging the capability to abstract software and data from hardware and treat hardware as a pool of resources, virtualization and automation technology: Reduces the complexity and cost of IT infrastructures Provides users with...

Tags: Parallels Virtuozzo, Parallels Virtuozzo Containers, Operating System, OS Virtualization, Parallels Inc., Virtualization, Storage Management, Roi/Tco, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage, Finance, Managerial Accounting

White papers 2008-03-21

Virtual Appliances: Improve Manageability & Automate Provisioning

Virtual appliances have recently been gaining notoriety with IT organizations. These pre-packaged ready to deploy instances of an application created in a virtual machine or environment can provide significant management savings. While they can be a powerful IT tool, not all virtual appliances are created equally. To...

Tags: Appliance, Virtualization, Parallels Inc., Virtual Machine, Provisioning, Hardware

White papers 2007-01-01

BeneMetrix Depends on High-Density Configuration for Production Servers

BeneMetrix provides analysis and reporting tools to the insurance industry. As BeneMetrix's customer base grew, the Chief Technology Officer and primary technology owner of the BeneMetrix product suite, started to examine the weight of managing so many remote servers. Providing an entire server to each site was a challenge, yet...

Tags: Performance, BeneMetrix, Performance Management, Servers, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Hardware

Case studies 2008-01-15

KVM steals virtualization spotlight

Start-up makes waves in virtualizationAn open-source virtualization software called Kernel-based Virtual Machine KVM has quickly drawn powerful allies, such as Red Hat and Linux founder Linus Torvalds. While KVM delivers some new options and competition, it also brings complications, including the fact that it will take a year or two...

Tags: KVM, Sonja Thompson

Discussion threads 2007-02-26

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

This paper discusses the components of a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure VDI solution and how Parallels Virtuozzo can be a compelling virtualization choice for VDI.

Tags: Desktop, Parallels Inc., Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage

White papers 2008-02-11

OS-Virtualisation Review - Butler Group Report

This Technology Audit from the widely respected Butler Group gives an overview of the OS-level server virtualisation solution "Virtuozzo", analysing how and why it differs from hardware virtualisation and detailing the benefits arising from this approach.

Tags: Virtualization, Butler Group, Server Virtualization, Parallels Inc., Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Servers, Storage

White papers 2007-07-23

Murphy Exploration and Production Company Improves Server Manageability and Flexibility

When Katrina hit in 2005, Murphy Exploration and Production Company, USA, was among the many companies impacted by the devastation. Challenged to implement a new infrastructure quickly with more business continuity considerations, Murphy deployed Virtuozzo across its server infrastructure.

Tags: Business Continuity, Hardware, It Services, Parallels Inc., Servers

Case studies

Real-time Remote Workforce Enablement

Cox Communications was looking for a way to deploy and manage the IT requirements of its decentralized customer support team comprised of over a hundred people. With only four IT staff designed to support the technical need of the customer support team, Cox required a flexible and high-performance solution that...

Tags: Virtual Server, Parallels Inc., Cox Communications Inc., Workforce, Server Virtualization, Virtualization, Team Management, Leadership, Servers, Hardware, Management

Case studies 2008-03-21

Advanced Virtualization and Workload Management on Itanium 2-Based Servers

Virtualization and workload management are essential technologies for maximizing scalability, availability and value on high-end computing systems, and Itanium 2-based servers offer many options. One is SWsoft Virtuozzo, a proven, software-based virtualization solution for consolidating Linux and Windows applications. It provides granular control of workloads, along with exceptional performance and...

Tags: Intel Itanium, Intel Itanium 2, Server, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Processors, Hardware, Storage, Semiconductors, Components

White papers 2007-06-12