Comments for The Virtualization Blog

Comment on AMD CPU and GPU Technology – Flying High in the TOP500 Supercomputer List by Alexander

Alexander — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:02:33 +0000

Margaret, really interesting data. I think there is a good way of utilizing the hybrid and heterogeneous computing platforms, and AMD demonstrates it clearly. BTW, my company is developing the search engine, which is capable also to process multimedia, and therefore can benefit from using AMD/ATI platform. Can we discuss the way of the collaboration to leverage your hardware by our solution?

Regards

Comment on Simply Spectacular Virtualization with 4P Six-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor-based Systems by James Prior

James Prior — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:27:32 +0000

I was going to complain about neglecting to include the cost of per socket hypervisor licensing, that the 4P servers will cost more. But in your example, you have less sockets and therefore lower licensing costs for using more cores.

Sweet!

Comment on Windows 7: The Dawn of the Age of Client Virtualization by themadpeacock

themadpeacock — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:15:42 +0000

Security is a big issue for many companies and industries but I have found that as SaaS and cloud computing in general become more widespread it often creeps into the company unnoticed.

I was at a company reluctant to move its email server into the cloud “for security reasons”. A quick audit of the systems in use revealed that the sales and accounting teams were already using SaaS solutions; all the company’s financial transactions and all its client interactions/contracts/support were already virtual.

Getting over the security fear of externalizing the email server was easy at that point.

Look around your organization, perhaps someone has fought and won the cloud computing battle already so you don’t have to.

Comment on Windows 7: The Dawn of the Age of Client Virtualization by Nathan Darling

Nathan Darling — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:54:50 +0000

Client virtualization is untapped largely because it is not really understood by the majority of computer users. I have tried to dumb it down in my blog, but eventually everyone will catch on. For now, its still mainly for IT consultants, and its getting to the point where the job can’t be done without a VMWare Certified Professional VCP-310 Certification.

Comment on A New Window on Client Virtualization by Crazy53

Crazy53 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:36:57 +0000

However, not all What If stories were quite so serious in nature. ,

Comment on Windows 7: The Dawn of the Age of Client Virtualization by Collin C. MacMillan

Collin C. MacMillan — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:54:32 +0000

Margaret:

Microsoft’s use of Virtual PC to enable “XP Mode” – as a “built-in” feature in the Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate versions of Windows 7 – will introduce virtualization to a new class of user. For the most part, XP Mode will make the use of these applications transparent to the user – “virtually” masking the use of the virtualization technology completely.

As your article suggests, this “silent adoption” should go a long way to bringing desktop virtualization methods into the realm of the familiar for its users. We may all look back and credit Microsoft – with its application of an 8-year old technology – as the Pied Piper of Virtualization. While it took nearly a decade for server virtualization to become accepted in corporate IT, XP Mode’s viral distribution may finally bring virtualization from “fear word” to “savior” in the vox populi.

If the XP Mode user experience is “positive” then significant social barriers to desktop virtualization could fall “overnight.” While not strictly required, end-user buy-in for desktop virtualization can significantly reduce implementation time-lines and drastically reduce IT support loads. This usher’s in new opportunities for VDI solutions like Citrix XenDesktop4 or VMware’s upcoming View 4.0 in the enterprise.

The “hidden gotcha” in XP Mode is CPU compatibility. For AMD-based laptops and workstations, this is almost a non-issue since only the low-end Sempron has models missing the critical AMD-V technology to make XP Mode work. However, that’s only 25% of the market – the other 75% will need to consult a feature list to determine if Intel-VT – and hence XP Mode – is supported on their platform. With the exception of the i-series processors, all of Intel’s Core (and older) series have a significant number of models without the needed VT component.

Suffice to say, AMD processors are much more of a “batteries included” platform for Windows 7 users relying on XP Mode’s promise – especially where present Vista and XP users are concerned. I’d hate to look back at Q4/2009 and say “that’s the time end-users got a bad taste for virtualization due to rampant – and short sighted – CPU incompatibility.” Instead I am hopeful that we are ushering in the “Dawn of the Age of Client Virtualization” as you suggest.

Stay passionate!

Collin C. MacMillan
Solution Oriented LLC
http://blog.solori.net

Comment on Simply Spectacular Virtualization with 4P Six-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor-based Systems by Anne

Anne — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:04:21 +0000

Won’t you run into problem using 4P servers with six core AMD opteron processors?

Comment on Simply Spectacular Virtualization with 4P Six-Core AMD Opteron™ Processor-based Systems by Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:53:30 +0000

Thanks for doing all this research. It really helped me make my decision – I am going to take your advice!

Comment on AMD Showcases Virtualization Innovation at VMworld Conference by qneill

qneill — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:36:52 +0000

We want videos!

Comment on When is the last time you heard the market is booming? by hosted virtual desktop

hosted virtual desktop — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:15:47 +0000

Thanks for such nice post. but i think the term virtual desktop will help the market to boom again.

Comment on How to Drive a Hybrid – Implementing Desktop Virtualization by Datsun

Datsun — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:56:18 +0000

Is this a come back of Visual Display Terminal?

Comment on Countdown to VMworld – More Cores, More VMs with Six-Core AMD Opteron™ Processors! by Datsun

Datsun — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:53:22 +0000

Could these processors simulate real world effects if combined?

Comment on How to Drive a Hybrid – Implementing Desktop Virtualization by JUDITH MANUEL

JUDITH MANUEL — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:10:34 +0000

WE’RE WITH YOU

Comment on The Arrival of the “Intergalactic Computer Network” by Utsav

Utsav — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:22:20 +0000

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Comment on Countdown to VMworld – Hear the latest trends in Virtualization Straight from the Masters by Larry Timmins

Larry Timmins — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:23:25 +0000

We’ve been through multiple chipset family decisions in order to keep our VMotion compatible since Vmware VI3 ESX Enterprise 3.0.1 through VI3 ESX Enterprise 3.5 Update 4. I’m looking forward to learning about AMD and any futures of VMotion across AMD and Intel chips.

Comment on Of Cloud and High Performance Computing Clusters by Cloud Computing Australia

Cloud Computing Australia — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:23:24 +0000

Thanks for the info. Telstra – Australia’s biggest telco has just announced (on 17th August) a $500m investment into cloud computing which is pretty huge.

Comment on A New Window on Client Virtualization by Andrei Benjamin

Andrei Benjamin — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:48:37 +0000

Now we finally have a compelling reason to upgrade from Win XP/physical client PC’s.

Comment on A New Window on Client Virtualization by Patti Pfeifer

Patti Pfeifer — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:54:25 +0000

Excellent article. Thanks for the update.

Comment on A New Window on Client Virtualization by Linda Ruding

Linda Ruding — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 18:08:00 +0000

Mr. Kimball
Quite informative. Nice job and well done!

Comment on A New Window on Client Virtualization by Tom Vogt

Tom Vogt — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:41:38 +0000

Sounds like the Vista debacle may be receding into the annals of IT lore as AMD has positioned itself nicely to leverage Win 7’s innovations for a win-win MS/AMD combo.

Comment on A New Window on Client Virtualization by Dave O'Neill

Dave O'Neill — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:04:42 +0000

Nice rundown on the Release to Manufacturing of Windows 7 and how AMD is working with the new features.

Comment on The Arrival of the “Intergalactic Computer Network” by Aamy Lee

Aamy Lee — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:36:31 +0000

Nice Article regarding computer network…. i really enjoy it. But one thing i just want to know Is this Cloud Computing is working now..?

Comment on What Type of Cloud are You Using? by Varna

Varna — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:37:56 +0000

Dear Margaret,

We would like to invite speakers/workshop organizers, at the forthcoming Industrial Conference on Cloud Computing and Virtualization 2009, to be held at Grand Copthorne Waterfront, Singapore, on Nov 25th and 26th, Wednesday and Thursday,2009.

The conference is co-organized by Internet Industry Association of Singapore (www.IIAS.com.sg), supported by Internet Industry Association Australia. We have in-principle support for the event from Infocomm Development Authority and Media Development Authority – these being the respective statutory boards under Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts for Singapore. We also have interest and in-principle support from Singapore Tourism Board, for the event.
Kindly revert if you require any assistance or further information pertaining to the conference, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thanks and regards,

Varna Truman
International Conference Secretariat
DID: +65 6327 0166
#14-04, International Plaza,
10 Anson Road
Singapore- 079

Comment on Four-Socket Servers for Real World Virtualization by JaneRadriges

JaneRadriges — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:06:47 +0000

Hi, very nice post. I have been wonder’n bout this issue,so thanks for posting

Comment on Time for a Quiz? Freeways:LA as CPU Cores:[X] by Surya

Surya — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:52:46 +0000

@Surya, If it's true, I think it is more affordable using new socket infrastructure for general consumer market to achieve more performance but without force to existing AMD consumer that using AM3 platform to change their motherboard. The solution is using AM3 (938 Pin Grid Array) converter to future LGA socket. If the consumer have been changed their motherboard that compatible with new LGA socket, they can simply remove the converter using switch in the processor package. The consumer can give back the converter to AMD and AMD give their incentive like giving discount for every new purchases AMD product (like graphics card).