Tag: Virtual Lab

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),

“Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” – Dr. Suess

  • Posted on: August 20, 2010
  • Author: Skytap
Software development and test engineers often argue about “that’s not really a bug” or “that’s not a blocker to ship”. But they all agree on one thing for sure: shipping the next cool, new release to market faster and doing it with style and quality is fun and exciting. Yet, the reality of crummy old

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

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

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