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VMware virtualization News
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February 19, 2018
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Feb'18
VMware SaaS technology, hybrid cloud help IT with 2018 plans
Hybrid cloud is the top IT priority for users in 2018, with SaaS technology at a close second, according to a TechTarget survey. Let's see what VMware's doing in these markets.
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January 26, 2018
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Jan'18
Dell going public? Here we go again
Drowning in debt from its 2013 leveraged buyout, Dell Technologies might get a life line if it once again becomes a public company. But for customers it may create waves of uncertainty.
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September 25, 2017
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Sep'17
Unclench fists, open arms: Dirk Hohndel on VMware open source shift
VMware talked the talk about open source, but now it's walking the walk. Dirk Hohndel, VMware's open source advocate, talks about VMware's embrace of the open source world.
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March 10, 2017
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Mar'17
VCDX certification price change frustrates prospects
For the first time in years, VMware increased prices for its certifications -- and IT pros aren't thrilled with how much more they'll have to pay for the VCDX certification, in particular.
VMware virtualization Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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VMware skills extend beyond virtualization into SDDCs
VMware's technology is growing, and IT admins must grow their skills in kind. The admin role is growing beyond virtualization, and a holistic view of IT is increasingly necessary. Continue Reading
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Create a VMware vSAN lab with mimicked storage
VMware vSAN is worth exploring, but its price often keeps it out of reach. To try it out in a test lab, create a vSAN cluster that mirrors the required storage. Continue Reading
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Use iSCSI storage for VMware to create a data store
Administrators can create a data store in vSphere with iSCSI storage. It's a relatively cheap, fully supported option, but it doesn't perform as well as direct-attached storage. Continue Reading
Evaluate VMware virtualization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Limit the size of VMware hosts to control VM density
Large VMware hosts can be advantageous, but VM density can have unforeseen consequences during a system failure. Evaluate VM functionality to ensure you're ready for a disaster. Continue Reading
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Understand the basics of VMware container technology
In response to the popularity of container technology in enterprise infrastructure, VMware has developed its own support services and management tools to run Docker containers. Continue Reading
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VMware VVOLs adoption now poised to grow after slow start
VVOLs' low adoption rates lie in overhyped expectations and the risk-averse nature of enterprise IT. The problem it solves is still a pain point, however, so expect growth. Continue Reading
Manage VMware virtualization
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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VMware for small business deployments becomes more realistic
An expensive upgrade path often limited VMware SMB deployments, but recent price shifts are making it easier for SMBs to expand their usage of VMware's ecosystem. Continue Reading
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Use esxcli commands for vSphere management, troubleshooting
The esxcli command set provides administrators with an easy to use set of commands to configure, manage and troubleshoot a vSphere-based infrastructure. Continue Reading
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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
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 do you reconfigure access to a VMkernel port?
Use ESXi firewall configuration settings and VMkernel ports to control the levels of access that different services, such as Secure Shell, have to your management network. Continue Reading
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What issues can storage I/O control present in vSphere?
Storage I/O control can be an effective way to handle occasional storage sharing issues, but it is not always suitable for every virtual machine. Continue Reading
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How do you configure ESXi time sync through the vSphere Web Client?
Configuring ESXi time sync should be a top priority for admins once installation is complete -- failure to do so could result in application failure, VM issues and more. Continue Reading