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Things To Consider When Virtualizing - #1 Security

Posted by Sean Kline on Mon, Dec 27, 2010 @ 05:41 PM

There are many things to consider when virtualizing - storage requirements, number of users and disaster recovery to name a few.  One thing that should be at the top of the list is security. Small businesses are embracing server, storage and other forms of virtualization as a means of reducing costs, improving efficiency and becoming more agile.  The last post provides a framework for quantifying these benefits.  What about the security of virtualization? Does introducing this new technology make small business IT infrastructure more vulnerable?

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Topics: Server Virtualization, Virtualization, Security

Cloud Computing, Virus Protection Software and Malware

Posted by Sean Kline on Mon, Nov 01, 2010 @ 01:54 PM

We have been discussing ways to optimize infrastructure to be more proactive and drive business benefits through technology.  It would be an oversite if security did not enter the conversation.  At the same time, small business owners are being bombarded with hype about cloud computing and it may seem that this is the panacea for everything from e-mail to virus protection software and combatting malware.

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Topics: Anti-virus, Security