Spiceworks. Spiceworks v4.6 now includes a free virtual server discovery tool along with improvements to the full-featured help desk and other network management functionality. Apr. 1, 2010
Egenera, Inc. Software for the management of server pools features virtual server provisioning, disaster recovery, and dynamic re-provisioning, among other capabilities. Now available for use with Dell gear. Dec. 17, 2008
Novell, Inc. Migrates or copies server workloads to and from disparate machines (including physical to virtual and vice-versa) for performance or recovery objectives. Revamped product line now includes Hyper-V support, among other enhancements. Dec. 3, 2008
Platform Computing Corp. Provides the ability to deploy and manage virtual machines in a XenServer environment. New product--Virtual Computing Cluster--to combine VMO and VMware. Nov. 19, 2008
Microsoft Corp. A component of Windows Server 2008 that enables the running of virtual machines including support for Windows and Linux (SUSE) guests. Free Server version now available. Oct. 1, 2008
Radware Ltd. Monitors application performance in virtual (VMware) environments and activates or suspends virtual machines in real-time based on defined performance policies. Integrates with VirtualCenter. Sep. 15, 2008
BlueStripe Software, Inc. Performance monitoring and management tool specifically for applications running in VMware environments. Reports real-time and historical data. Sep. 12, 2008
2X Software Ltd. Platform provides for the central management of thin client devices, including the ability to convert existing/older PCs for thin client use. Now with a Web-based management GUI. Sep. 12, 2008
Xsigo Systems, Inc. Virtual I/O platform enables remote, online management of up to 32 virtual NICs and HBAs per server. Supports GigE, 10GigE, or 4 Gb/sec FC physical I/O connections. New Director doubles Server-to-Director connection bandwidth. Sep. 8, 2008
VKernel Corp. Management tools for VMware environments are themselves delivered as virtual appliances and provide features including resource monitoring (CPU, memory, storage capacity) and chargeback metering/reporting. New tool provides virtual environment search capabilities. Sep. 4, 2008
ClearCube Technology. Bladed architecture allows for the centralized management of user PCs. New components boast enhancements specifically targeted to virtual environments (multiple users can receive virtual desktops from a single blade). Aug. 6, 2008
VMware, Inc. Core components enable the deployment of virtual servers and supporting services in the data center. New component (sold separately) enables automated disaster recovery features. May 12, 2008
Sentillion, Inc. Remote access platform utilizes image-based virtual PCs that mask the user's physical hardware and O/S from the corporate network. Now with a MAC address configuration feature. Mar. 13, 2008
Ericom Software Inc. Provides centrally managed client access to Windows Terminal Server, virtual machines, and/or applications hosted on legacy hosts from Windows or Linux clients. Free version for Windows Server 2008 now available. Feb. 29, 2008
VMware, Inc. Free download allows a single Windows or Linux machine to be provisioned into multiple virtual servers. New features to include expanded guest O/S support (including Vista) and VMI support. Nov. 15, 2007
