Microsoft Hyper-V vs. VMware: Consider third-party security offerings

IT organizations looking to virtualize their data centers may be weighing the pros and cons of Microsoft Hyper-V vs. VMware. One point to take into consideration is the availability of security solutions for each vendor. The majority of third-party security products are only available for VMware (Read Virtual network security: A vendor comparison).

A third-party security solution is a necessity for virtualized data centers. The security software used to protect a physical infrastructure does not necessarily carry over, and the virtualized infrastructure introduces new threats to the IT environment. Therefore, the availability of a third-party security product should be a consideration early in your virtualization planning.

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Crystal Bedell
Freelance technology writer
cbedell@bedellcommunications.com