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Top 25 VMware ESXi commands
This VMware ESXi command line cheat sheet is a must-have resource for IT professionals who maintain and troubleshoot ESXi. Continue Reading
Compare the top 5 bare-metal hypervisors
Hypervisors such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix Hypervisor, RHV and Oracle VM Server for x86 provide value to enterprise-level data centers in different ways. Continue Reading
How does moving huge VMDK files affect storage?
VMware ESXi 5.5 enabled VMDK files larger than 2 TB, but huge VMs bring storage challenges. Continue Reading
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Why would you need huge virtual disk files?
As more enterprises look to virtualize top-tier applications, many are seeing a growing need for huge virtual disk files. Continue Reading
Before you buy, be sure you can meet extensive VSAN requirements
VMware launched VSAN GA with the vSphere 5.5 Update 1, but there are important requirements to know before you make the switch. Continue Reading
Using VMware vApps to organize and manage multi-tiered applications
Multi-tiered applications that span several VMs can be difficult for data center admins to manage, but VMware vApps can help simplify the process.Continue Reading
Troubleshooting a VMware DRS load balancing failure
VMware's DRS helps organizations better utilize resources and can prevent resource contention, but DRS load balancing doesn't always work as expected.Continue Reading
Not so fast: VMware's NSX has hardware and software requirements
Before you decide to use VMware's NSX network virtualization platform, be sure you know about its software and hardware requirements.Continue Reading
VMware supports a massive VMDK file size, but why create a monster?
Practical uses for a 64 TB VMDK file are limited today, but as storage needs grow, you might find a reason to embrace monster VMs.Continue Reading
When is it worth paying for vSphere management tools?
Third-party vSphere management tools can help with what VMware vCenter lacks, but a company must determine if it's worth the cost.Continue Reading
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Even a small business can take advantage of virtualization
There are many virtualization success stories among large companies, but with more low cost options, even an SMB can take advantage of virtualization.Continue Reading
Is VMware VSAN a good fit for your company?
VMware VSAN could someday replace your expensive SAN, but it may not be the right fit for every company.Continue Reading
VMware vCenter Single Sign-On problems strike vSphere 5.5 upgraders
Another round of vSphere upgrades has uncovered more problems with vCenter Single Sign-On. Some users can't upgrade, and others can't authenticate.Continue Reading
Using esxtop to check processor and memory utilization
Readily available hypervisor tools, such as esxtop in VMware ESXi, can aid technicians in isolating and correcting virtual machine performance problems.Continue Reading
Consider hiding the price tag when comparing vSphere vs. Hyper-V
While it might seem crazy to your CFO, comparing vSphere vs. Hyper-V without considering the price is a useful exercise.Continue Reading