Virtualization - Stories

December 17, 2013

Free Microsoft Virtualization Certification training is available for VMware experts

In October, Microsoft Virtualization Certification became available to help VMWare experts “future-proof” their careers. On Dec. 17, Brad Anderson, corporate vice president, Windows Server & System Center, said the course is now available for no charge.

March 21, 2011

Customer Spotlight: Target Virtualizes With Microsoft

Large retailer runs business-critical applications for 1,755 stores on Microsoft virtualization technologies.

August 25, 2010

Customer Spotlight: CH2M HILL Expects to Save Millions Moving to Microsoft Virtualization Software

Global engineering firm expects to reduce server management by 30 percent with a switch to Microsoft from VMware.

April 21, 2010

Microsoft Kicks Off Worldwide Launch of SQL Server 2008 R2

Latest release delivers enterprise-class scalability, powerful new managed self-service business intelligence capabilities, and greater IT productivity spanning the desktop, datacenter and cloud.

June 23, 2009

Could U.S. IT Pros Be Losing a Seat at the Strategic Table?

New study commissioned by Microsoft underscores the importance of IT innovation for business success.

May 7, 2009

NetApp and Microsoft Virtualization Solutions Help Customs and Freight Broker Improve IT Efficiency and Meet Business Growth

A & A defers storage purchases for two years, and improves manageability of physical and virtual server environment.

April 20, 2009

Microsoft Virtualization Software Helps Kroll Factual Data Reduce IT Costs and Energy Consumption, and Stay Agile

Company enables private cloud computing environment through combination of virtualization, managing services across physical and virtual, and dynamic application development tools.

March 4, 2009

Microsoft Outlines Initiatives for Hosting Providers at the Microsoft Hosting Summit 2009

Microsoft updates hosting strategy and provides tools and resources for partner success.

February 23, 2009

Lionbridge Reduces Costs, Enhances Security With Microsoft Virtualization

Company cuts hardware costs, saves more than $200,000, and accelerates provisioning in Virtual Cloud Lab datacenter.

February 9, 2009

Virtualization Saves Microsoft Customers Nearly a Half-Million Dollars Per Year

Businesses gain value via server consolidation, integrated management tools and application management.