NCC is a framework that serves as the engine for the Nutanix Cluster Health. It consists of various modules and plugins. The modules are groups of plugins that correspond to a specific test category. NCC can be run as long as individual nodes are up, regardless of cluster state. The scripts run standard commands against […]
vArmour, the data center security company, today formally unveiled their security solution to protect enterprises and service providers from advanced attackers and laterally moving threats. Built for the cloud world where traditional perimeters have disappeared, vArmour helps global enterprises protect their most valuable asset—their data—wherever it resides. This is the Data Defined Perimeter. By providing […]
In this best practices document recommendations for the design, optimization and scaling of Oracle Database deployments on Nutanix. It shows the scalability of the Nutanix Virtual Computing Platform and provides configuration information on the scale-out capabilities of the cluster when leveraged for Oracle DB deployments. Extensive testing has been performed to simulate real-world workloads and conditions of an Oracle DB environment […]
Citrix has announced to more than 100 industry analysts the next stage in its vision for empowering people to work better. Leading analysts from firms such as Forrester, Gartner and IDC listened as Citrix president and CEO Mark Templeton reiterated the company’s core belief that “work is not a place” and highlighted how software-defined storage, […]
Citrix has announced that it is increasing its commitment and investment in security to meet the growing demands of global customers adopting mobile and cloud technologies. To support this commitment, Citrix has acquired stealth start-up Virtual, the only provider of a cloud-based virtualization platform for iOS and Android. The technology and team, including founder and […]
With the recently released update for IGEL Linux, the Bremen-based thin and zero client specialist is further increasing the range of functions offered by its operating system. With the latest version (5.04.100), the firmware supports Microsoft Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway). As a result, it is now possible to connect directly via the Internet to […]
Palo Alto Networks, has announced the latest version of its GlobalProtect Mobile Security Manager software. This version offers new capabilities that help organizations deliver protection for enterprise data that resides on mobile devices while respecting personal boundaries. These new capabilities extend an organizations’ ability to control access to enterprise applications and data based on key […]
Tintri, the leading producer of smart storage for virtualization and cloud environments, today announced Together Housing is using Tintri to underpin and manage its entire virtual environment. The new solution has improved performance and dramatically reduced total cost of ownership (TCO) for the housing provider. Together Housing is a leading supplier of modern, affordable homes […]
Hewlett-Packard Co. is buying cloud-computing software developer Eucalyptus Systems as Chief Executive Officer Meg Whitman embarks on new acquisitions to bolster the computer maker’s businesses. HP announced that they have gone into a definitive agreement to acquire Eucalyptus, a provider of open source software for building private and hybrid enterprise clouds. After the transaction closes, […]
With its thin client solutions, IGEL offers an extraordinarily energy-efficient alternative to conventional workstation PCs. The All-in-One UD 10 thin client, for example, recently received the Energy Star 6.0 label. The Bremen-based company has, however, also set ambitious, enterprise-wide environmental protection targets and has already taken significant steps towards achieving them – from the use […]
