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• Use the Azure Custom Script Extension for your Azure VMs

  To execute custom scripts for Azure Windows and Linux VMs to support post-deployment configurations, you'll have to download the Azure Custom Script Extension plug-in. Continue Reading

• Strengthen security in virtualization with these best practices

  Prioritize security across your organization, and establish policies that employ best practices, like least-privilege tactics, security audits and update and patch automation. Continue Reading

• Back up vRealize Automation with these best practices in mind

  Improve the integrity of vRealize Automation backups by minimizing active transactions, backing up appliances and databases simultaneously and testing restoration processes. Continue Reading

• Back up IaaS components for vRealize Automation

  During a vRealize Automation backup, you can use snapshots for IaaS components, but you have to create additional notes and copy configuration files to ensure a complete backup. Continue Reading

• Strategies for protecting the vRealize Automation appliance

  To adequately protect the vRealize Automation appliance, you should employ a variety of strategies and tools, including clones, configuration file copies and vSphere Replication. Continue Reading

• Use vRealize Automation backup and restoration capabilities

  There are many components involved when backing up and restoring vRealize Automation. Choose your method based on business goals and the degree of protection desired.Continue Reading

• Use these Hyper-V management tools to boost efficiency

  Common Hyper-V administration tasks are time-consuming and risk slowing down your workflow. Use these tools to simplify and automate your administration.Continue Reading

• Use Azure AD authentication and authorization services

  To configure Azure AD authentication, use express settings if the application registration is already done or manual steps if you need to create a new application registration.Continue Reading

• Use virtualized GPU power to boost efficiency and innovation

  GPUs enable complex graphics and boost the power of virtual environments. As resource consumption rises with compute-intensive applications, GPUs can be essential assets.Continue Reading

• Time-saving tips for the vSphere administrator

  Apply meaningful tags to inventory items in vSphere to make locating them easier. Also, use PowerCLI to automate common tasks and perform bulk management operations.Continue Reading

• Cloud-based environment: The new normal for IT shops

  The sky is the limit as new cloud management tools and evolutions in storage help make hybrid and multicloud IT a viable option for organizations with on-prem data centers.Continue Reading

• Download Azure VM disks using PowerShell

  Use a simple series of PowerShell commands to download an Azure VM's Windows OS disk for backup and restore. You only need to change a variable or two to download another disk.Continue Reading

• Be flexible as you navigate the transition to cloud

  Virtualization's standing is uncertain in an increasingly cloud-based world. IT admins must consider the costs and savings of their infrastructure and staff as they transition.Continue Reading

• Hyper-V PowerShell commands for every occasion

  Although you can use Hyper-V Manager or SCVMM to manage your host and VMs, Hyper-V PowerShell commands are relatively straightforward and can be used for the same tasks.Continue Reading

• Prepare for VMware patches as if they were firmware upgrades

  VMware patches, due to interconnections with the rest of your system, require as much coordination as firmware upgrades. Balance update scheduling carefully to maintain control.Continue Reading