Tips

Tips

• Hyper-V PowerShell commands to delete and re-create VMs

  Use PowerShell cmdlets to remove and re-create a Hyper-V VM in development. This includes removing VHDs, reconfiguring the VM and installing the OS in the new VM.  Continue Reading

• Achieve virtualization abstraction with Infrastructure as Code

  Infrastructure as Code offers virtualization admins a framework of automation tools, configuration management and DevOps methods that can replace manual processes.  Continue Reading

• The virtual infrastructure manager leads data center collaboration

  Virtualization is increasingly central to the data center, but it often remains isolated. Admins need to set an example of openly communicating about virtualized infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Guide your virtualization, IT investment strategy with 2017's top tips

  2017 presented virtualization admins with the development of new technology and products. Read the year's best tips on how to compare functionalities, weigh costs and make investments.  Continue Reading

• Perfect your virtual processor management best practices

  Proper vCPU allocation can be difficult to achieve, but if you have a good understanding of the technology and take advantage of these helpful features, it will be within reach.  Continue Reading

• Manage your VM resources effectively with these tips

  With this guide, you'll be better equipped to manage CPU, memory, storage and network resources. Not sure how to clean up your virtual infrastructure? We've got you covered.  Continue Reading

• Run legacy COBOL in a virtual infrastructure or cloud

  COBOL forms the core of many legacy systems, and virtualizing it can be challenging. Organizations can use migration tools and Visual COBOL to modernize it.  Continue Reading

• Use virsh commands to manage KVM networking

  Virsh commands enable you to manage network properties and can be used alongside brctl commands to help you create additional virtual bridges in your KVM environment.  Continue Reading

• Use SCVMM to diagram VM network connectivity

  Diagraming VM networks makes it much easier to visualize the way the various infrastructure components relate to one another. Learn how to create diagrams in SCVMM.  Continue Reading

• Use this PowerShell cmdlet to retrieve Hyper-V guest OS info

  You can't get detailed information about a Hyper-V guest OS with the Get-VM cmdlet; you have to use the Invoke-Command cmdlet to run the Get-CimInstance cmdlet against a VM instead.  Continue Reading

• On-premises to Azure AD synchronization tips for success

  There are benefits to synchronizing on-premises AD users to Azure AD, but to do so effectively, you need to fully understand the process and the restrictions associated with it.  Continue Reading

• When backing up VMs, overcome any issues you encounter

  Common problems with VM backups include low disk space, low memory, interdependencies and so on. Learn how to overcome these issues and more with this expert advice.  Continue Reading

• Use this Chef tutorial to learn the basics and install Nginx

  Opscode Chef is a complex tool for configuration management and software distribution. Learn about its structure and the basics of how it works by installing Nginx with this Chef tutorial.  Continue Reading

• Mitigate Windows Server 2016 licensing cost concerns

  Microsoft's Windows Server 2016 licensing change could put a serious strain on IT budgets. Though it carries performance risks, IT admins can defray costs with a split environment.  Continue Reading

• Use libvirt and the libvirtd daemon to manage your hypervisor

  Libvirt provides essential functionality that eases hypervisor and VM management in Linux environments. Learn more about the configuration and use of this open source API.  Continue Reading