VMware management tools Definitions
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ESXi Shell
ESXi Shell is a VMware vSphere management tool that performs VMware commands that perform maintenance tasks like network, system, storage and more.
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linked clones
Linked clones are copies of virtual machines that share virtual disks with the parent VM, which conserves space and allows multiple VMs to use the same software.
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VMware Instant Clone (VM Fork)
VMware Instant Clone is a feature within vSphere that enables an administrator to rapidly clone, or fork, an existing virtual machine.
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VMware Project Bonneville
VMware Project Bonneville allows administrators to provision and manage containers through vSphere by hosting containers as VMs.
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VMware Tools
VMware Tools is an optional, free set of drivers and utilities that enhances both the performance of a virtual machine’s guest operating system and interaction between the guest and the host.
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VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite
The VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite is a collection of infrastructure-management products for virtual data centers.
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VMware vRealize Suite
VMware vRealize Suite, formerly called vCenter Operations Management Suite, is a software platform designed to help IT administrators build and manage heterogeneous, hybrid clouds.