Tag: Virtual Lab Automation and Management

Software Enabled Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Posted on: December 28, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
Anyone who develops and tests software is all to familiar with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).  In general this is the process for developers developing applications, checking out their code into a repository, and then checking it back in. Later in the lifecycle, Quality Assurance (QA) teams take these builds and install them into

Desktops in the Cloud

  • Posted on: December 16, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
There has been a lot of talk about the virtualization of desktop’s in the last 12-18 months. More specifically corporate America has moved more to a best practices approach of centralizing desktops on a series of virtual machines so the end user can access their “corporate desktop” computer utilizing an older PC, home PC, or

Five Tips To Find a Cloud That is Ready For Your Users

  • Posted on: December 8, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
Cloud computing is here to stay. It has quickly earned a reputation as a powerful business enabler based on benefits such as scalability, availability, on-demand access, rapid deployment and low cost.  To date, IT savvy users in development and test functions have quickly adopted the cloud model to accelerate application lifecycles. With recent innovations in

2011 Predictions for Cloud Automation Market

  • Posted on: November 18, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
​2010 has been the year of early adopters for the cloud automation market. IT savvy users in development, test, training and sales functions adopted the cloud model to accelerate application lifecycle management. With recent innovations in usability and self-service capabilities, functional users in consulting, training, and sales demo areas are becoming the direct, empowered consumers of

Domain Based Development and Test Projects in Skytap is Heaven!

  • Posted on: September 30, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
A lot of Skytap customers ask about running Windows domains in Skytap.  Running domain controllers with test domains in Skytap Cloud can make a lot of sense. With the snapshot and network isolation technology, Skytap Cloud is the perfect development and test environment for this use case. Almost all Windows server products require the use

Configuring a virtual data center in the cloud…literally.

  • Posted on: August 29, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
Ladies and gentlemen please be sure your tray tables and seat backs are in their upright and locked positions…we are going for a ride in the Skytap Cloud. It occurred to me today on a flight from Seattle to San Francisco to attend and exhibit at VMworld 2010, that we live in one of the

Are You Attending VMWorld 2010?

  • Posted on: August 25, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
VMWorld 2010 San Francisco is less than a week away and we are wrapping up our final preparations for the annual event that is sure not to disappoint. This year we will be arriving with a brand spanking new booth, free trial offers of Skytap Cloud, non stop product demo’s in the Skytap booth (#1432),

Private Clouds: Can You Have Your Cake and Eat It Too?

  • Posted on: April 1, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
According to some pundits, private clouds are on the rise. ComputerWorld recently heralded ‘Private clouds gain traction with early adopters’ and SearchCloudComputing predicted 2010 would be a big year for private cloud build-outs. However, from our experience talking with companies every day, we see enterprises are hot on the idea of private clouds, but not necessarily the

5 Points To Make When Your CEO Cries Cloud

  • Posted on: January 11, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
I saw an interesting article today in Information Week (click here to view) discussing how to respond to execs when they ask what your cloud strategy is. We’re seeing many companies come to us after a CEO and/or CIO has pushed their teams to think how cloud computing can be used in their organization. A good

Skytap Brings Real-Time Team Collaboration and Role-Based Security Policies to the Cloud

  • Posted on: November 9, 2009
  • Author: Skytap
Today we announced the release of innovative new capabilities that enable users to collaborate over the Web using cloud-based virtual data centers (VDCs). In the same way solutions such as SharePoint and WebEx enable teams to collaborate on documents, Skytap enables teams to collaborate on complex IT environments to deliver business initiatives faster and more

Skytap Brings Real-Time Team Collaboration and Role-Based Security Policies to the Cloud

  • Posted on: November 9, 2009
  • Author: Skytap
Today we announced the release of innovative new capabilities that enable users to collaborate over the Web using cloud-based virtual data centers (VDCs). In the same way solutions such as SharePoint and WebEx enable teams to collaborate on documents, Skytap enables teams to collaborate on complex IT environments to deliver business initiatives faster and more

Skytap’s ISV Customers Reach 100,000 Software Demo Milestone

  • Posted on: October 26, 2009
  • Author: Skytap
Today we announced that numerous software vendors, including Acresso, HP, OpenText, and SchemaLogic, have collectively delivered over 100,000 software demos and proof of concepts (POCs) to their customers using Skytap’s cloud platform. Similar to hosting an online meeting, Skytap allows customers to view a demo or complete a POC engagement whether they are in the same