When someone asks if there is a way to monitor their virtual machine (VM), my first question is always, “What do you want to monitor?” The second question I ask is, “Do you have any existing server monitoring tools that you can use, and if so, how do they work?” These two questions lead administrators
Today, we’re going to take a look at a very critical monitoring and resource management aspect of the modern data center: Your virtualization layer (logical). Pretty much all analysts agree that today’s data center is the driving engine behind major business initiatives. Most of all, today’s organizations rely heavily on their data center to enable
Virtualization Monitoring Virtualization monitoring ensures that a virtualized IT infrastructure performs optimally and that virtual resources are properly allocated. Virtualized infrastructure monitoring requires collecting and evaluating key performance indicators (KPIs) for both physical and virtual components. For example, VMware KPIs include: VMs Hosts Resource pools Datastores Clusters Data centers Because physical resources are shared between
There are five key areas that a good virtualization management solution should cover to effectively manage your virtual environment. By focusing on these areas, you can ensure that you stay on top of the big picture and also eliminate any potential threats that may disrupt or impact the proper operation of your virtual machines. The
The term “mobile devices” encompasses a wide array of gadgets ranging from mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, and GPS units to wearables and PDAs. What they all have in common is the fact that they can contain a lot of user information. Mobile devices are right in the middle of three booming technological trends: Internet of
It seems nearly everyone owns some sort of mobile device these days. Therefore, it’s not surprising to learn that smartphone usage has exceeded computer usage. Given the rapid growth of these devices, it is rare for investigators to conduct a digital forensic investigation that does not include a smartphone or mobile device. For many, the
Mobile device data acquisition, in addition to traditional digital data sources, is a key component of any defensible discovery protocol. However, acquisition of mobile device forensic data is often far more complicated than many people realize and can encompass much more than just cell phones. As the personal and professional use of mobile device technology
Securing your network is vital to your organizations livelihood, survival and future. But often, while securing the network, network performance is affected in adverse ways. Finding a happy medium between these two technologies — and very often separate IT departments — is a challenge. In this column, Paul Morville looks at what’s driving the convergence
In one sense, you already have an army of network monitors in your library. Every time something goes wrong, you probably get a few spontaneous alerts from patrons and colleagues. However, if you want preventive information and in-depth analysis of what’s happening on your network, you need network monitoring software. Why Should You Monitor the
As IT evolves to become more complex, there is one element that continues to increase in importance: network monitoring. As the name suggests, network monitoring involves watching for problems 24/7, but it’s also about maintaining system performance, ensuring availability, and identifying areas for improvement – all critical for the successful running of an organisation. Network