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PDF: Experts examine VMware Cloud on AWS partnership
The AWS and VMware partnership is certainly an interesting one, with big changes possibly taking place in both the VM and public cloud markets. Get our experts' first take here.
VMware management tools News
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April 13, 2017
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Apr'17
Altaro backup product steps 'inline' for VM protection
Altaro VM Backup version 7 includes an augmented inline deduplication feature for the data protection software as it tries to cut backup size and costs.
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April 17, 2015
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Apr'15
Ravello nested virtualization brings ESXi to AWS, Google cloud
Ravello’s nested virtualization has expanded to VMware environments, allowing customers to use ESXi in AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
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October 18, 2013
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Oct'13
VMware VDP 5.5 improvements expected to drive down competitor pricing
VMware vSphere Data Protection Advanced 5.5 offers functionality improvements and competes with products from Veeam, which could drive prices down.
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September 26, 2013
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Sep'13
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.
VMware management tools Get Started
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How do Docker container hosts and virtual container hosts differ?
VSphere Integrated Containers gives you two options for container deployment, each of which takes a different approach to provisioning, memory, security and more. Continue Reading
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Learn more about what VMware AppDefense is and how it works
VMware AppDefense turns traditional security on its head and offers valuable integrations and benefits, but also carries with it the potential for additional cost and complexity. Continue Reading
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Use VMware automation tools to streamline your environment
By selecting the right tools and preparing for potential implementation challenges, automation can make VMware environments easier, faster and more efficient. Continue Reading
Evaluate VMware management tools Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How do VIC components manage Docker container images?
VSphere Integrated Containers uses a combination of VIC engine, Project Harbor, Project Admiral and Photon OS to handle container provisioning, runtime, workflow and management. Continue Reading
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Pivotal takes the reins for VMware containers with PKS
Pivotal Container Service, a product of VMware's recent partnership with Pivotal and Google, could potentially displace other VMware container infrastructure management tools. Continue Reading
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VMware bids farewell to vCenter Server for Windows
VMware plans to retire vCenter Server for Windows in favor of the vCenter Server Appliance with the next version of vSphere. That decision might cause more trouble than it's worth. Continue Reading
Manage VMware management tools
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Navigate vROps dashboard options in the Service Discovery MP
Admins can view infrastructure information in the services relationship, VM relationships, service distribution and service visibility dashboards of the vROps Service Discovery MP. Continue Reading
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VMware management pack version 2.0 features and requirements
Version 2.0 of the vRealize Operations Service Discovery Management Pack has been updated with user-defined service discovery, but consider the prerequisites before upgrading. Continue Reading
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What does vRealize Operations Service Discovery MP do?
The vRealize Operations Service Discovery MP automatically discovers services running on VMs, as well as the relationships and interdependencies between VMs based on network traffic patterns. Continue Reading
Problem Solve VMware management tools Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Conflicting VMware DRS rules can prevent power-saving features
If a host doesn't automatically power off as expected, check for conflicting VMware DRS rules that could prevent this power-saving feature. Continue Reading
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How Storage vMotion works under the hood
VMware makes moving a VM from one datastore to another simple with Storage vMotion, but the details of how the feature works are more complex. Continue Reading
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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