Tips

Tips

• Consistently apply updates to VM hosts with SCVMM Maintenance Mode

  Want to find a faster, easier way to run routine maintenance in your virtual environment? Learn how to use PowerShell cmdlets to put VM hosts into Maintenance Mode in this tip.  Continue Reading

• Master IT documentation with the right tools and practices

  IT documentation cannot be overlooked when it comes to complex environments. As such, be sure to choose the appropriate tools and best practices for your company.  Continue Reading

• System benchmarking is a necessity in multi-server environments

  System benchmarking will do you no good if you're not obtaining the right information and you don't have a greater understanding of the multi-server environment.  Continue Reading

• Hyper-V VM configuration version becomes increasingly important

  The VM configuration version determines the host type the VM can run on and its feature set. Upgrade the version or create a VM that will be backward compatible using these steps.  Continue Reading

• SCVMM 2016 new features ease virtualized infrastructure management

  SCVMM 2016 comes with new and improved features, including zero touch deployment, a new workflow for adding clusters, no downtime upgrades and production checkpoints management.  Continue Reading

• Prevent a rogue server from bringing down your data center

  Don't let unplanned changes take a toll on your virtualized environment. Stop rogue servers in their tracks by identifying them and then deciding whether to keep or remove them.  Continue Reading

• VMware VVOL technology drives progress in storage management

  VMware Virtual Volumes are on the cutting edge of storage virtualization, but require admins to reconsider their approach to storage provisioning prior to implementation.  Continue Reading

• Eliminate Hyper-V slow network performance with these tools and tips

  Network performance can make or break your virtual environment. With Hyper-V networking tools, you can maintain fast network performance and ensure your resources are distributed evenly.  Continue Reading

• Strike a balance when working with IT interns

  An intern can be a valuable asset to an IT shop, especially one that's low on resources, so don't waste her time or talents on trivial tasks.  Continue Reading

• Does the virtual storage area network still meet organizational needs?

  Before the virtual storage area network, there were Fibre Channel storage area networks and iSCSI. And, now it seems that an object storage system will better fit the bill.  Continue Reading

• Abandoning the narrative of containers vs. hypervisors

  Containers and hypervisors have long been pitted against one another, but developers are changing the narrative, finding a way to merge the capabilities of these two technologies.  Continue Reading

• IT cost reduction strategies for your virtual environment

  When developing IT cost reduction strategies, you need to figure out how you can take full advantage of your virtual environment, while still minimizing potential risks.  Continue Reading

• Use resource control to address costly storage issues

  With resource control, you'll not only be able to overcome storage resource challenges, but you'll be able to effectively support an expanding infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Effectively balance VM performance with VM density and cost

  To improve VM performance, use current generation VMs. Also, don't skimp on hardware, but avoid hardware emulation, configurations that increase overhead and resource contention.  Continue Reading

• Use and understand a Hyper-V failover cluster with these tips

  To build single or multisite Hyper-V failover clusters, you need to meet the proper requirements, choose appropriate hardware, and understand the inner workings of the cluster.  Continue Reading