VMware High Availability and Fault Tolerance
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Feature
02 Oct 2020
Compare VMware HA vs. DRS to prevent host failure
VMware HA and DRS are vSphere tools that provide high performance and continuous operability. Understanding the different use cases between these technologies is essential. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
28 May 2020
How to configure a VM override in DRS and HA
VM overrides to prevent unnecessary VM movement and availability issues. Review the configuration options that come with this feature in this tutorial. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Jul 2019
How to use PowerCLI for alarm automation in vCenter
Alarms are central to good security. Bypass the unwieldy GUI and use PowerCLI instead to quickly and easily retrieve, monitor and modify alarms in your vCenter ecosystem. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Jun 2019
VMware multi-cloud management shows room for improvement
Multi-cloud management is on the rise as companies modify services to accommodate changing cloud platforms. VMware is emerging in the cloud management market with its vRealize Suite. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Jun 2019
Learn the basics of vSphere networking
When you design a vSphere network, keep in mind redundancy, network isolation and consistent configuration. These qualities ensure proper network performance. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Jun 2019
Get to know the history of the VMware-IBM partnership
An agreement between VMware and IBM has led to opportunities and innovation for both companies. However, with respective ties to AWS and Red Hat, the future looks unclear. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2019
Useful PowerCLI cmdlets for managing hard disks
Users can more easily manage a VM's hard disk with a few common PowerCLI cmdlets. PowerCLI enables users to create, modify, move and remove disks so as to automate complex tasks. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jun 2019
Considerations for a VMware Cloud on AWS workload migration
Before moving a workload to VMware Cloud on AWS, think over your priorities regarding that workload's importance as well as technical considerations such as whether it makes sense in the cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jun 2019
What to do when a CryptoLocker virus attacks
Before a cryptovirus strikes, test and airgap your backups to make sure they work. Should you find yourself under attack, think carefully about your recovery process. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2019
Best of VMworld 2019 U.S. Awards: Nomination form
Nominate the top virtualization, cloud and end-user computing products for the Best of VMworld 2019 U.S. Awards. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jun 2019
Best of VMworld 2019 U.S. Awards: Rules and criteria
Read the updated rules, criteria and categories for the Best of VMworld 2019 U.S. Awards to find out what the requirements are for each product nomination. Continue Reading
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Guide
19 Jun 2019
The ins and outs of VMware security products and features
Application control, anomaly detection and VM encryption are some of the ways VMware incorporates security in products such as NSX, AppDefense, vSAN, vSphere and ESXi. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2019
Consider compute and storage before a vSphere 6.7 upgrade
Compatibility issues can arise during a VMware infrastructure upgrade. Consider HCI platforms and vSAN when looking to upgrade, and know your storage and compute lifecycles. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Jun 2019
Use these 5 PowerCLI cmdlets to automate vCenter tasks
With just a handful of cmdlets -- Get-VM, Set-VM, Start-VM, Stop-VM and Stop-VMGuest -- you can use PowerCLI to automate vCenter tasks at scale, something you can't do with a GUI. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 May 2019
Use vCenter maps to get better insight into your environment
Managing a VMware environment can be complex, but a single mapping tool can smooth the process significantly by showing the relationships between objects. Continue Reading
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Answer
21 May 2019
Can you run an enterprise workload on VMware Cloud on AWS?
There is a small list of enterprise-class deployments and integrations known to run on VMware Cloud on AWS, but not all complex workloads are suited to the cloud yet. Continue Reading
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Answer
15 May 2019
Stay up to date with the VMware Cloud on AWS roadmap
Upcoming features on the VMware Cloud on AWS roadmap include two SDKs, disaster recovery testing improvements and increased VMware Site Recovery protection. Continue Reading
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Answer
15 May 2019
Learn about VMware Cloud on AWS pricing and availability
VMware Cloud on AWS offers three pricing tiers for different types of businesses and is available in most major global AWS regions. Learn which tier works best for your business. Continue Reading
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Answer
14 May 2019
Take advantage of these 4 VMware Cloud on AWS features
VMware features, such as Site Recovery, vSphere vMotion, vSAN stretched clusters and Elastic Distributed Resource Scheduler, are available on VMware Cloud on AWS. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 May 2019
What are the limitations of free ESXi?
VMware's ESXi hypervisor is free to license and use, but its capabilities are limited without vSphere. You get what you pay for. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 May 2019
5 vCenter features you should know about
VMware vCenter is the pre-eminent vSphere management tool. Get to know some of vCenter's lesser-known features to make this tool even more effective in your data center. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2019
3 ways to implement vSphere GPU virtualization
You can implement GPU hardware using VMDirectPath I/O, Nvidia Grid or Bitfusion FlexDirect on vSphere. Understand the pros and cons of each to know which will work best for you. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2019
VMware Cloud on Dell EMC bridges on-premises infrastructure
VMware's new cloud service enables corporate users to deploy and manage on-premises environments in both their core data centers and edge locations. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Apr 2019
How to resolve 5 common VMware SRM error messages
You can use VMware Site Recovery Manager to protect your VMs and the apps that run on them. When SRM errors occur, follow these steps to easily resolve them. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Apr 2019
These VMware and third-party VM backup tools make your job easier
With the right tools and resources, VM backup and recovery can be easier. Consider factors such as product compatibility and future business needs before deciding what to use. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Apr 2019
6 VMware VM backup best practices you should know
Understand these six crucial best practices for backing up and restoring VMs on your ESXi host. These strategies will ensure backups are protected and restoration is successful. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Apr 2019
VMware VM backup strategies combine tradition with new methods
Different VM backup and restoration approaches can favor consistency, speed or simplicity. Consider which you value most, and tailor your methodology to that. Continue Reading
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Answer
16 Apr 2019
Use the command line for ESXi host backup and restoration
Backing up and properly restoring VMs are essential tasks for workload protection. Use a command-line interface, such as vSphere CLI or PowerCLI, to back up and restore the ESXi host. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Apr 2019
How to enable Hyper-V Storage QoS and VMware SIOC
Storage QoS prevents a VM from consuming excessive storage IOPS, but the methods for enabling the feature vary from Microsoft to VMware environments. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Apr 2019
VMware-Heptio acquisition strengthens Kubernetes management
In its acquisition of Heptio, VMware positioned itself as a potential leader in the open source Kubernetes management market. However, the company must still fill in some gaps. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Apr 2019
Craft your data stores with VM storage performance in mind
Proper storage performance requires a systems approach. Discover the different elements at play, such as the queues, SCSI disks and ESXi hosts, and how to optimize your data stores. Continue Reading
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News
02 Apr 2019
VMware vRealize Suite updates focus on cloud management
The latest versions of vRealize Operations, Network Insight and Automation offer tools to help VMware admins effectively manage workload resources and control cloud costs. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Mar 2019
Why a VMware certification is still a valuable asset
In the cloud era, renewing or upgrading a VMware certification might feel like a waste of time, effort and money. But for some admins, it might still be a good idea. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2019
Manage a multitude of VMware datastores using PowerCLI
Discover how you can use PowerCLI to boost your storage by monitoring and managing VMware datastores across multiple hosts. This tool has many advantages over the typical GUI. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Mar 2019
VMware vSAN and HCI offer secure shared storage for VMs
Coupling vSAN's all-flash storage features and vSphere availability support with HCI can lead to better resource utilization and workload performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Mar 2019
Get to know VMware's vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager
With vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager, you can easily set up test and development environments and push any changes to your production environment. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Mar 2019
Understand VMware virtual machine files
Effectively navigate each of the VMware VM file types, such as the flat.vmdk file and the VSWP file, to simplify VM management tasks. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 Mar 2019
Sizing and scaling VMware datastores 101
When deploying vSphere, you must know how to size and scale your datastores for optimal VM efficiency. Discover what options you have and how best to use them. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Feb 2019
What to do when you can't deploy an OVF template
Invalid certificates can keep OVF-based VM deployments from working properly. Luckily, admins can work around this issue by logging into the host or using the OVF Tool application. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Feb 2019
Refresh your networking knowledge with this NSX overview
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of VMware's network virtualization platform and answer any lingering questions you may have about NSX in this overview. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Feb 2019
VMware Workstation 15's built-in REST API eases VM automation
You can use Workstation 15's new REST API to automate VM tasks. Simply enable the GUI and sort tasks with a PowerShell script using either the get or put method. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Feb 2019
The VMware CloudHealth acquisition extends cloud management
VMware's acquisition of CloudHealth aims to expand VMware's line of cloud management tools to help clients centrally manage many services. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Jan 2019
Integrating VMC on AWS with Horizon 7 leads to new use cases
Take advantage of Horizon 7 with VMC on AWS for a better hybrid cloud user experience, new use cases, and several different options for installation, deployment and integration. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2019
How VMware snapshots work and how to use them
Disk snapshots can save VMware virtual servers from failed patches and upgrades. Easily create and manage various types of snapshot files with these strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jan 2019
Manage an ESXi firewall with PowerCLI and ESXCLI
Regardless of whether you prefer ESXCLI or PowerCLI, learning to manage firewalls via the command line can save you time when making changes to firewalls on multiple hosts. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Dec 2018
Deploy a VM from a template with VMware PowerCLI
Quickly create and deploy VMs from templates using Packer or PowerCLI rather than doing so from scratch via installation media. This helpful how-to walks you through the steps. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Dec 2018
VeloCloud acquisition gives VMware SD-WAN market traction
VeloCloud SD-WAN is emerging as one of the industry's more popular products. Though the company still has work to do, the future looks bright for VMware. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Dec 2018
Set up vCenter two-factor authentication
How do you set up two-factor authentication with VMware vCenter? Expert Stuart Burns explains how to configure 2FA and includes implementation and troubleshooting advice. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Dec 2018
VMware's two NSX versions are the future of SDN
Which NSX version is the future of SDN? NSX is VMware's SDN play and offers an easy-to-use, color-by-numbers system for both specialists and non-specialists. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Dec 2018
VMware Pulse IoT could be the future of edge computing
Time will tell if VMware becomes the main vendor for IoT and edge computing. Learn about the development opportunities VMware has with Pulse IoT and the updates to version 2.0. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Dec 2018
VMware news in 2018: Acquisitions, partnerships and more
VMware acquisitions and partnerships led a year of VMware news, including the addition of CloudHealth and Heptio, as well as a relationship with Amazon that remains fruitful. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Nov 2018
How to use a VMware content library
Follow these steps to create and populate a content library in VMware vSphere. Once you finish the initial configuration, you can create a VM from a template in the content library. Continue Reading
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Opinion
21 Nov 2018
New vSphere HTML5 client features, future direction explained
VMware's updated vSphere HTML5 client includes a list of new and improved features, but the bigger news is that it's the company's first true cross-platform management interface. Continue Reading
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Opinion
20 Nov 2018
Examine the history of vSphere Flash client -- and its downfall
To see why the vSphere web client failed to live up to expectations and learn from those mistakes, study its development and the technological landscape at the time. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Nov 2018
VMware-AWS partnership builds on cloud, database integration
The VMware-AWS integration continues to grow with Amazon RDS on VMware. Meanwhile, better coverage, prices and management tools make VMware Cloud on AWS even more attractive. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Nov 2018
Explore VMC on AWS pricing, features and use cases with a trial run
Evaluate VMware AWS cloud use cases against other cloud services and on-premises investments. Admins can use the on-demand pricing model to try it out. Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Nov 2018
Boost disk management in Windows efficiency with PowerCLI
Extend a Windows hard disk in VMware vSphere with commands and functions from PowerCLI. Automate the management of hard disks with these steps focused on Windows Server 2012 R2. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Oct 2018
VMware ARM technology targets edge, telco hypervisor demand
The success of VMware's newly announced ESXi ARM hypervisor depends on the continued rise of ARM CPUs and sustained demand for their management among edge, telco and IoT companies. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Oct 2018
Use Terraform and vSphere to declare and manage VMs
Terraform and VMware form an ideal combination for IT administrators seeking efficient ways to manage vSphere VMs and resource pools. Model your management on these code examples. Continue Reading
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Opinion
23 Oct 2018
What's the future of Amazon RDS on VMware?
Amazon is making its Relational Database Service available to on-premises VMware infrastructures. This deal indicates a hybrid cloud future with more options than some predicted. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Oct 2018
Top five VMware IT infrastructure skills administrators need
IT administrators should expand their skills beyond basic virtualization management into software-defined and emerging technologies to remain competitive. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Oct 2018
VMware Horizon 7.6 includes vGPU vMotion, QoS for Blast Extreme
Horizon 7.6 feature enhancements include support for virtual desktop migrations, improvements to the Blast Extreme protocol, geolocation redirection and clipboard auditing. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Oct 2018
Use these PowerCLI cmdlets to automate VMware vSphere
Take advantage of these PowerCLI cmdlets to copy files to and from local machines to VMware VMs. For complex tasks, a programmatic interface enables easier management than a GUI. Continue Reading
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Opinion
09 Oct 2018
Why admins should wait to apply vSphere updates
Software vendors must meet strict deadlines, so they might leave features and improvements out of updates. Be patient and wait for a polished update before leaping to the new upgrade. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Sep 2018
VMworld 2018 announcements impress, but don't surprise, experts
VMworld 2018 dominated the IT news cycle, so our panel of experts offered their reactions to VMware's new announcements, evolving partnerships and maturing strategies. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2018
VMware Integrated OpenStack 5 improves Kubernetes support
VMware Integrated OpenStack 5 comes in the Carrier and Data Center editions and incorporates enhanced Kubernetes support, better security and the new VIO in a Box feature. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Sep 2018
Access vCenter MOB and enable advanced troubleshooting
The vCenter mobile object browser provides a vast amount of information. Follow these steps to make it navigable and useful for some of the most difficult troubleshooting cases. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Sep 2018
Avoid these VMware host profile mistakes
VMware host profiles make it easy to deploy new hosts -- but it's also easy to make mistakes. Before you create a host profile, check this list of common errors. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
14 Sep 2018
Upgrade vSphere 6.5 to 6.7 with this guide
VMware administrators can upgrade vSphere using a simple process that includes numerous helpful wizards. Follow this guide to ensure a smooth upgrade. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2018
VMware finds its way in cloud cost management tools market
VMware is one of the numerous companies providing tools that help organizations manage cloud costs. Though the demand is real, the market and the tools require more maturity. Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2018
VMware extends its hybrid cloud platform to the edge
VMware pulled back the curtain on some next-generation software that promises to bring the capabilities of its VMware Cloud on AWS to on-premises data centers. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
05 Sep 2018
Time is up for vSphere 5.5 users: Upgrade or pay to stay
LAS VEGAS – A large portion of VMware customers face a decision as the end of support for vSphere 5.5 draws near: Risk foregoing commercial support and security updates or pay up for a 12-month ... Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Aug 2018
VMware vSphere HTML5 client enhancements prompt upgrade buzz
The vSphere HTML5 client contains user experience improvements and workflow changes, including a feedback tool, a storage home view and an enhanced data store file management page. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Aug 2018
VMware vRealize Automation 7.4 adds detailed customization
VMware recently updated vRealize Automation to include a variety of detailed customization options that enable admins to shape the product to the needs of end-users. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
29 Aug 2018
Best of VMworld 2018 U.S. Award winners
The Best of VMworld 2018 U.S. Awards highlight the most innovative products on display at VMworld 2018. Here are the winners of all seven categories and the Best of Show. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2018
VMware HCX makes hybrid, multi-cloud more attainable
Organizations can use VMware's Hybrid Cloud Extension to build a multi-cloud, multisite architecture across VMware-based private and public clouds. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Aug 2018
Use Terraform, VMware vSphere to enable declarative configuration
Go beyond traditional vSphere management with Terraform, which enables infrastructure configuration as code. Use commands to set the providers, data centers and compute clusters. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Aug 2018
VMware-OpenStack partnership shifts in evolving market
VMware is aiming to make OpenStack, an open source, unwieldy cloud service, more usable with an integration that increasingly targets data centers and telcos. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Aug 2018
Get up to speed on VMware vSAN troubleshooting basics
VMware vSAN is only as capable as proper implementation and maintenance enable it to be. To troubleshoot cluster health and performance issues, start with these basics. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Aug 2018
Get organized with a VMware management cluster
Keep VMware tools, as well as select hardware and software, safe and organized with a management cluster. If an issue comes up, use it to bring systems back online. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Aug 2018
Manage and maintain a VMware VMFS Datastore
Follow these steps to scan for new storage devices, create a Virtual Machine File System Datastore, mount and dismount a VMFS Datastore, and increase the size of a VMFS Datastore. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Aug 2018
Navigate VMware EVC disadvantages during live migration
Traditional VMware vMotion migration relies on hardware similarities. VMware EVC mode enables live migration despite differences, but it can have an effect on performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Jul 2018
Master VMware logging with these tools and strategies
Capture and analyze VMware logs with these tools, techniques and best practices. Effective logging can improve troubleshooting, enable optimization and create transparency. Continue Reading
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Opinion
27 Jul 2018
NSX technology shifts virtual administrator responsibilities
Network virtualization will change the data center, and virtualization administrators must keep up. Collaboration is essential as silos disappear and technology evolves. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Jul 2018
Make the jump from a VMware SDDC to a hybrid cloud environment
Get a handle on hybrid basics, such as new SDDC roles and VMware Cloud on AWS infrastructure, pricing and integration before taking your VMware environment to the cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jul 2018
What the history of VMware reveals about its future projects
VMware dominated server virtualization, but was hesitant to embrace the cloud. Examine VMware's history and its approach to new technology to see where it's headed next. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
17 Jul 2018
Top 10 VMworld 2018 sessions to look forward to
VMworld 2018 promises a tour of emerging technologies, established products, high level strategy and technical deep dives. Plan your conference around these top 10 VMworld 2018 sessions, which ... Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jul 2018
Make the most of vRealize Suite Standard Edition
The Standard Edition of vRealize Suite comes with a learning curve, but it provides intelligent operations management via Log Insight, Business for Cloud and Operations Manager. Continue Reading
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Guide
11 Jul 2018
VMworld 2018 conference coverage
Check out TechTarget's full coverage leading up to VMworld 2018 U.S., including major news and announcements related to the SDDC, virtualization, containers, the cloud and EUC. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jul 2018
VCenter monitoring enables granular troubleshooting
Combine vCenter logging and performance metrics to troubleshoot virtual systems. Hypervisors might add complexity, but they also offer new levels of insight. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jul 2018
VMware NSX 6.4 introduces upgrade planner, HTML5 features
VMware NSX features new to 6.4 include an upgrade planner and improved firewall functionality. Users can access these features from vSphere Client, which includes new HTML5 components. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jun 2018
Best of VMworld 2018 U.S. Awards: Rules and criteria
Read the updated rules, criteria and categories for the Best of VMworld 2018 U.S. Awards to find out what the requirements are for each product nomination. Continue Reading
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Feature
20 Jun 2018
Best of VMworld 2018 U.S. Awards: Nomination form
Nominate the top virtualization, cloud and end-user computing products for the Best of VMworld 2018 U.S. Awards. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Jun 2018
VMware partnerships to trump products at VMworld 2018
VMware's tight relationship with Pivotal could be a harbinger of more vendor partnership announcements than product releases or upgrades at VMworld 2018. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Jun 2018
The VMware HCL: When your hardware doesn't make the cut
If the VMware hardware compatibility list makes your hardware outdated, consider delaying upgrades, reusing hardware and temporarily implementing a workaround. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Jun 2018
Design a Horizon View upgrade plan
Move between VMware Horizon View versions with a careful plan to avoid issues. You should break up the process by first upgrading your vCenter and ESXi servers and then upgrading VDI. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Jun 2018
VMware's strategy includes container integration, VM management
Containers have grown in popularity, but containers and VMs aren't an either/or proposition. VMware aims to integrate PKS with vSphere so customers can use both instance types. Continue Reading
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Answer
07 Jun 2018
How do you enable centralized vCenter logging?
Centralize vCenter log files with vRealize Log Insight. Configuration with vSphere is simple and enables the centralization and transmission of event and task logs. Continue Reading
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Answer
04 Jun 2018
How do you reconfigure access to a VMkernel port?
Use ESXi firewall configuration settings and VMkernel ports to control the levels of access that different services, such as Secure Shell, have to your management network. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 May 2018
How do you prevent host isolation during network maintenance?
The host in a VMware high availability cluster uses a heartbeat network that can incorrectly report host isolation. Reconfigure your settings to prevent this during maintenance. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2018
Use flash with vSAN, ESXi virtual flash caching and VMFS data stores
ESXi can use flash storage in a variety of ways. Ultimately, however, the degree to which ESXi supports flash storage varies depending on the hypervisor version. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 May 2018
VMware extends NSX micro-segmentation to AppDefense
VMware micro-segmentation technology reaches from NSX to AppDefense and points to a new future for network security that emphasizes process-level security and behavioral analysis. Continue Reading