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VMware virtualization News
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September 17, 2019
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Sep'19
Dell Technologies’ evolution offers hints of its future
Dell’s evolution has led the company from PCs to servers, storage and virtualization. Here, Dell’s storage CTO describes what could come next.
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September 17, 2019
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Sep'19
Dell storage dominance followed $67B grab of EMC, VMware
Dell packages servers, storage for EMC and virtualization from VMware into an end-to-end IT stack; how will it expand and deliver those pieces over the coming decades?
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September 16, 2019
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Sep'19
Oracle and VMware forge new IaaS cloud partnership
Joint Oracle and VMware customers will soon be able to run VMware Cloud Foundation on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with support from Oracle.
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August 27, 2019
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Aug'19
VMware plans to overhaul vSphere for Kubernetes
VMware may be late to the Kubernetes party, but its plan to roll native support into vSphere could be a game changer.
VMware virtualization Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Put your VMware vSAN HCI knowledge to the test
Do you know what it takes to deploy, maintain and secure a VMware vSAN-based hyper-converged infrastructure? Take our quiz to see how deep your vSAN knowledge and expertise runs. Continue Reading
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Understand VMware virtual machine files
Effectively navigate each of the VMware VM file types, such as the flat.vmdk file and the VSWP file, to simplify VM management tasks. Continue Reading
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How to use a VMware content library
Follow these steps to create and populate a content library in VMware vSphere. Once you finish the initial configuration, you can create a VM from a template in the content library. Continue Reading
Evaluate VMware virtualization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Illustrated guide to VMware vSAN HCI configuration and features
VMware vSAN software benefits enterprises by tightly integrating, virtualizing and pooling server resources to ease infrastructure deployment, management and implementation. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between VMware vCenter and vSphere?
VMware Certified Instructor Rob Bastiaansen addresses the difference between VMware vSphere and vCenter, and where in the mix the ESXi hypervisor fits. Continue Reading
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Hyper-V vs. vSphere: How do the latest versions stack up?
Microsoft recently released Windows Server 2019, so how do the features in this version of Hyper-V compare to VMware's virtualization platform? Continue Reading
Manage VMware virtualization
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Consider compute and storage before a vSphere 6.7 upgrade
Compatibility issues can arise during a VMware infrastructure upgrade. Consider HCI platforms and vSAN when looking to upgrade, and know your storage and compute lifecycles. Continue Reading
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VMware Workstation 15's built-in REST API eases VM automation
You can use Workstation 15's new REST API to automate VM tasks. Simply enable the GUI and sort tasks with a PowerShell script using either the get or put method. Continue Reading
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How VMware snapshots work and how to use them
Disk snapshots can save VMware virtual servers from failed patches and upgrades. Easily create and manage various types of snapshot files with these strategies. Continue Reading
Problem Solve VMware virtualization 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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How to keep VM sprawl in check
Virtualization improves hardware use, but the pendulum can swing the other way and result in an overallocation of resources. Here's how to maintain the balance. Continue Reading
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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
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How to install ESXi on a USB drive and why you should
With just a USB flash drive and an ISO image, you can install VMware ESXi. Learn how this can save you time and money, as well as two methods for installation. Continue Reading