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Drawing up an effective VMware vSphere design from scratch
Planning for a VMware infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for a beginner. VSphere design expert Scott Lowe describes what to expect. Feature
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Dry advisories leave many unsatisfied with VMware security updates
A recent survey reveals that many customers expect more from VMware security updates -- something Tom Howarth has been saying for years. Q&A
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VMware quiz: Do you know vMotion requirements for network, storage?
VMware vMotion enables live migration of virtual machines between ESXi hosts. Test yourself on vMotion's network requirements, storage rules and more. Quiz
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Pop quiz: Know your VMware ESXi commands
Think you know the most important VMware ESXi commands? Take this short quiz to find out if you're a command-line champ. Quiz
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Revealing the best vSphere network configurations and strategies
Proper vSphere network configuration can test your patience. Test your skills with this VMware virtual network technologies quiz. Quiz
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RHEV vs. vSphere: The virtualization platform wars
In the RHEV vs. vSphere debate, which platform has the edge? Quiz yourself on the latest developments in RHEV 3.1 and vSphere 5.1. Quiz
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VMware news quiz: Product updates and snafus
Take this VMware news quiz to see if you're up to date on the latest product updates and compatibility problems that could affect your organization. Quiz
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Virtualization makes big data analytics possible for SMBs
Big data isn't just for large companies with fat wallets. A virtual Hadoop deployment lets budget-conscious SMBs benefit from big data analytics. Column
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VMworld 2012 expert predictions
Thousands of IT pros will head to VMworld 2012 in a few weeks, but what can they expect to see? Our Advisory Board members discuss their predictions. Advisory Board
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Looking back at Paul Maritz's tenure as VMware CEO
Paul Maritz was VMware's CEO from 2008 until 2012, turning around the company's stock price and overseeing a period of high growth. Feature
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VMware creates new vCenter Operations Manager 'gateway drug' bundle
VMware pros welcome the move to bundle vCenter Operations Manager with vSphere and charge per CPU, echoing pricing changes for vRAM and vCloud Suite. News | 13 Feb 2013
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Experts weigh in on CTO Herrod's departure, future of VMware
No one anticipated a VMware future without Steve Herrod, but now that the reality has sunk in, IT pros see the company at a crossroads. Feature | 21 Jan 2013
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VMware pros abuzz over CTO Steve Herrod’s departure
VMware CTO Steve Herrod’s departure has customers, partners and analysts wondering what will come next for the company. News | 17 Jan 2013
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vSphere 5.1 Single Sign-On problems dog VMware shops
VMware customers have encountered numerous problems with vSphere 5.1's Single Sign-On feature, and that's holding some shops back from upgrading. News | 16 Oct 2012
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VMware users indifferent to vCloud updates, virtual storage plans
VMware vCloud updates, as well as plans for enterprise-wide storage virtualization, have sparked only lukewarm reactions from the IT community. Feature | 11 Oct 2012
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Cisco sweetens deal for Nexus 1000V amid tepid adoption
The Nexus 1000V virtual switch debuted to great fanfare in 2008, but now is being offered in a free version following relatively anemic demand. News | 08 Oct 2012
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No vSphere 5.1 support for VMware View is no problem -- for now
This week's vSphere 5.1 release lacks VMware View support. Users and partners seem OK with it, as long as support gets added soon. News | 14 Sep 2012
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VMware vSphere 5.1 updates include Web client, disaster recovery
Many IT pros commended the technical improvements in vSphere 5.1, saying they were just as important as the move away from vRAM licensing. News | 30 Aug 2012
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From vRAM to vCloud, VMware is the talk of the town
From the death of vRAM to VMware’s cloud eval service, everyone in the virtualization community has something to say. Read their two cents here. Feature | 22 Aug 2012
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VMware pros hail death knell for vRAM
VMware experts cheer on reports from sources who say VMware will do away with its vRAM licensing at VMworld next week. News | 21 Aug 2012
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Making Citrix XenDesktop play nice with a VMware hypervisor
You can run XenDesktop on a VMware hypervisor, but what does that entail? Learn how clustering and vCenter Server work in a mixed VDI environment. Tip
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VMworld 2012: Here's what you need to know
If history is any indication, VMware will likely make some big announcements at VMworld 2012. Find out what you can expect. Tip
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Putting the hypervisor market into perspective
The hypervisor market constantly grows and changes, but don’t let that overwhelm you. Knowledge is power when it comes to virtualization decisions. Tip
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Top 10 hypervisors: Choosing the best hypervisor technology
To find the best hypervisor technology, first decide whether you want a hosted or bare-metal virtualization hypervisor. Tip
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Top 3 issues facing VMware at VMworld 2011
VMware will have to deal with the vSphere 5 licensing fallout and push itself as a true cloud vendor at VMworld 2011. Tip
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Hyper-V management tools: What VMware admins need to know
Hyper-V management tools, from Microsoft and its partners, are the crux of the virtualization platform. VMware admins should master these. Tip
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A guide to Hyper-V features for the VMware administrator
For every VMware action, there’s a Hyper-V reaction. VSphere and Hyper-V features have many similarities, but their vendors speak different languages. Tip
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Virtualization platform pioneering: Hyper-V licensing for VMware admins
If you're a VMware admin who wants to use Microsoft's virtualization platform, you need to understand Hyper-V licensing first. Tip
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Cloud management with Microsoft Concero: Battling VMware vCloud Director
Microsoft Concero offers better virtualization integration, but VMware vCloud Director has the edge when it comes to other cloud management criteria. Tip
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Best of VMworld 2011 Awards criteria
The Best of VMworld 2011 awards will take place on the show floor at VMworld 2011. For the deadlines, categories and rules, see our nomination form. Best of VMworld 2011
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Was it smart for VMware to undo vSphere pricing changes and kill vRAM?
VMware changed vSphere pricing again, but was that the right move? Our Advisory Board dissects the controversial vRAM pricing model. Answer
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What are you looking forward to at VMworld 2011?
New products and vSphere 5 licensing will be in the spotlight at VMworld 2011, but our advisory board members are also excited about the many networking opportunities. Answer
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VMware acquisitions: Moving beyond virtualization
Are the recent VMware acquisitions a necessary evolution or a distraction? The Server Virtualization Advisory Board weighs in. ADVISORY BOARD
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Creating a live operating system in a VMware environment
Site expert Andrew Kutz answers a user question about creating live operating systems in a VMware environment. Ask the Expert
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Creating an ESX VI3 cluster
Site expert Andrew Kutz answers a user question about creating a ESX VI3 cluster for a data center. Ask the Expert
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Storage virtualization and SLAs
Site expert James Geis answers a user question about examining SLAs for storage virtualization content. Ask the Expert
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VMware Infrastructure 3 and USB attachments
Does VI3 support USB attachments? Andrew Kutz has the answer in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Cisco PIX emulator
Looking for a way to use Cisco PIX emulator with VMware? Site expert Andrew Kutz will tell you if it's possible. Ask the Expert
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Migrating large virtual machines
Migrating large VMs is no simple task. Learn how to make things manageable in this expert response from Andrew Kutz. Ask the Expert
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VMware HA and VirtualCenter on an ESX host that fails
If you have concerns about your ESX host failing on a virtual machine you're running VirtualCenter on, expert Andrew Kutz has some advice for you in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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VMware memory overcommit
Memory overcommit is the memory allocation feature for Vmware. Definition
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virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is the practice of hosting a desktop operating system within a virtual machine (VM) running on a centralized server. Definition
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VMware source code leak: The implications
While the extent of the VMware source code is still in question, that hasn’t stopped IT shops from wondering about the potential fallout. Podcast
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Storage and networking talk at VMworld 2011
Community organizer Stephen Foskett discusses vSphere 5, the newly announced VXLAN technology and advances in storage arrays for virtual environments. Video
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End-user computing stars at VMworld 2011: Thoughts on day two
Virtualization analyst and blogger Stu Miniman discusses the Tuesday keynote with VMware CTO Steve Herrod and VMware’s developments in end-user computing and infrastructure. Video
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VMware architect details Project Octopus
VMware chief architect JJ Zhuang discusses Project Octopus, the company's Dropbox-like offering for enterprises, announced at VMworld 2011. Video
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Interview with VMware CIO Mark Egan: Acquisitions, apps and cloud
In this episode of This Week in Virtualization, VMware CIO Mark Egan talks cloud and Microsoft; plus, a preview of Citrix Synergy 2011 and news from Microsoft TechEd. Podcast
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Project Horizon: VMware moves beyond virtualization
With Project Horizon, VMware wants to challenge Microsoft’s dominance in desktop computing. But it’s quite the departure for the virtualization leader. Podcast
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Virtualization costs, features and management comparison
Get your frequently asked questions about virtualization costs, features and management answered in this podcast comparing VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Podcast
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New VMware product review
Miss the recent news about VMware vSphere 5, View 4.6 and vCloud Connector? This podcast has all the details on these new VMware products. Podcast
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Oracle Real Application Cluster support 'nonexistent' on VMware
Oracle won't support Real Application Cluster on VMware. Oracle's RAC support policy poses challenges for users in VMware environments and raises questions about its motives. Podcast
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VMware ESXi takes center stage in vSphere 4.1
For VMware, ESXi is the hypervisor of the future, starting with vSphere 4.1. Migrating from ESX to ESXi isn't the easiest, but it will be worth it in the long run, two experts say. Podcast
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Making Citrix XenDesktop play nice with a VMware hypervisor
You can run XenDesktop on a VMware hypervisor, but what does that entail? Learn how clustering and vCenter Server work in a mixed VDI environment. Tip
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Drawing up an effective VMware vSphere design from scratch
Planning for a VMware infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for a beginner. VSphere design expert Scott Lowe describes what to expect. Feature
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Dry advisories leave many unsatisfied with VMware security updates
A recent survey reveals that many customers expect more from VMware security updates -- something Tom Howarth has been saying for years. Q&A
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VMware quiz: Do you know vMotion requirements for network, storage?
VMware vMotion enables live migration of virtual machines between ESXi hosts. Test yourself on vMotion's network requirements, storage rules and more. Quiz
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Pop quiz: Know your VMware ESXi commands
Think you know the most important VMware ESXi commands? Take this short quiz to find out if you're a command-line champ. Quiz
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VMware creates new vCenter Operations Manager 'gateway drug' bundle
VMware pros welcome the move to bundle vCenter Operations Manager with vSphere and charge per CPU, echoing pricing changes for vRAM and vCloud Suite. News
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Revealing the best vSphere network configurations and strategies
Proper vSphere network configuration can test your patience. Test your skills with this VMware virtual network technologies quiz. Quiz
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Experts weigh in on CTO Herrod's departure, future of VMware
No one anticipated a VMware future without Steve Herrod, but now that the reality has sunk in, IT pros see the company at a crossroads. Feature
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VMware pros abuzz over CTO Steve Herrod’s departure
VMware CTO Steve Herrod’s departure has customers, partners and analysts wondering what will come next for the company. News
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RHEV vs. vSphere: The virtualization platform wars
In the RHEV vs. vSphere debate, which platform has the edge? Quiz yourself on the latest developments in RHEV 3.1 and vSphere 5.1. Quiz
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About VMware virtualization
As the market leader in server virtualization, VMware offers clear advantages over less costly or well-established virtualization technologies. It also features a management suite of products for virtualized infrastructure and private cloud computing that may continue to dominate the server virtualization marketplace until its rivals catch up on management capabilities. This section offers news, research and tutorials on using VMware virtualization (including ESX, ESXi, vSphere), compares VMware with Microsoft's Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer, evaluates VMware's management tools against its competitors and explores the various benefits and disadvantages of VMware virtualization, from cost to licensing to management hurdles to interoperability, and also provides in-depth discussion on deploying and using VMware's suite of management tools (VMware VMotion, Distributed Resource Scheduler) and more.