Articles about virtualization technology, CPU performance, resource allocation and getting the most out of virtual servers.
Technical explainer for sysadmins: how KVM kernel features (VirtIO, vhost net, VFIO) enable near native performance, practical tuning steps, and managed...
A concise sysadmin playbook to optimize RDP performance without new hardware: fast wins for a maintenance window, safe host/image tuning, and automation...
A practical sysadmin playbook for Windows Server updates: verify SSUs before LCUs, use WSUS or Azure Update Manager, and validate patches in disposable...
Clear guidance for VPS buyers: when to pick KVM or OpenVZ. Compare isolation, Docker and OS support, costs ($4 vs $12 example), and provider questions to a...
Enable nested KVM safely with six host steps. Check CPU and kernel flags, expose passthrough CPUs to L1, then verify and troubleshoot. Consider hosted VPS....
A sysadmin's measurement first playbook for vCPU vs CPU cores: start performance VMs at a 1:1 baseline, monitor CPU ready and steal time, and size by...
Discover whether KVM or VMware is the right hypervisor for your team in 2026. Explore key benefits to optimize your stack.
Discover the key differences between NVMe and SATA SSDs to choose the best option for your needs—speed vs. capacity at a glance.
Discover when to choose containers or virtual machines for your applications. Learn the key factors to consider for optimal performance.