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October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21
VSphere 7 Update 3 broadens app acceleration, cloud initiatives

VMware announced several initiatives and updates, such as Project Arctic and vSphere 7 Update 3, that broaden the scope of vSphere's app modernization and cloud capabilities.
October 05, 2021 05 Oct'21
Dell introduces Validated Design for AI at VMworld 2021

The tech vendor revealed a new partnership with AI GPU maker Nvidia at VMWorld 2021 aimed at providing an AI and machine learning platform for IT users in virtualized environments.
May 12, 2021 12 May'21
VMware's surprise CEO pick brings cloud tech chops

VMware has named a new CEO in Rangarajan (Raghu) Raghuram, who will be a familiar face to longtime customers. Raghuram takes over the top job on June 1.
September 30, 2020 30 Sep'20
Dell EMC, Pure embrace VMware storage innovations

VMware Site Recovery Manager for Virtual Volumes lets customers replicate VMs with Dell EMC PowerMax snapshots. VMware storage management includes Tanzu for Kubernetes clusters.

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Top considerations for VMware GPU virtualization

Virtualizing GPUs is not easy without the proper considerations. In VMware environments, admins should consider licensing, resource requirements and hardware capabilities. Continue Reading
Master VMware templates for VM creation and management

Admins who use vSphere and VM templates can improve VM operations and increase data center efficiency through configuration and management best practices. Continue Reading
What to consider before you install vCloud Connector

VMware vCC requires a handful of prerequisites before you can deploy it. Install vCC once you have the correct processors, memory, network controllers and software. Continue Reading

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VM performance monitoring tools boost infrastructure insights

Learn how virtualization management and monitoring tools from ManageEngine, SolarWinds and Veeam compare when it comes to features that address system health and performance. Continue Reading
VMware product overview: Virtualization and end-user computing

Confused by VMware's extensive product line? This guide examines VMware products and features to help admins identify whether VMware suits their workloads. Continue Reading
Azure VMware Solution next gen offers easier migrations

VMware and Microsoft's partnership presents the next evolution of their Azure-VMware integration, which offers the ability to migrate VMware environments to the Azure platform. Continue Reading

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Dive into the latest features for VMware Instant Clones

Instant Clone technology helps admins quickly copy VMs. VMware grows Instant Clone support but removes SID needs and deprecates Linked Clones in Horizon 2006. Continue Reading
VMware HCX 4.0 enhances VM migration, network capabilities

VMware's updates to its HCX product in version 4.0 enhance VM migration and conversion with real-time prediction, usability improvements and advanced migration and network details. Continue Reading
Ensure VMware third-party support with the vendor's APIs

Admins can ensure third-party tools are VMware-compatible through the SDK and API Support program, which offers APIs that integrate third-party products with VMware environments. Continue Reading

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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
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
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