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Large VMs challenge VMware DRS' load balancing
VMware increased the maximum VM size in vSphere 5.1. With large VMs comes a greater responsibility for VMware load balancing and availability.
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Keep your vSphere inventory orderly with smart tagging
Tagging can make vSphere inventory management easier or harder, depending on how you implement tag categories and what descriptors you choose.
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What's the difference: SDN vs. network virtualization?
Virtual and software-defined networks are high on VMware's product development priorities. But is SDN just network virtualization by another name?
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What to look for in a VMware-friendly USB drive
Mixing USB drives and a VMware virtualized infrastructure is a terrible idea... but everybody does it. Here's how to install vSphere from USB keys.
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Set up your home virtualization lab for about $1,000
Choosing the right hardware and software for your home lab can be tricky, but you can use good components for relatively cheap -- or even free.
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Should you virtualize vCenter Server?
VMware admins have a choice when deploying vCenter: virtual or physical. There are pros and cons to each approach, and many admins choose to do both.
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Your VMware Fusion 5 questions answered
What can you expect when upgrading to VMware Fusion 5? Hint: Up-to-date OS support and speed. And you might want to deploy Fusion on multiple Macs.
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How to automate VMware snapshot deletion
IT admins sometimes create and delete VMware snapshots for recurring tasks. Two experts suggest ways to consolidate VMware snapshots automatically.
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How can I convince my boss a tool is worth investing in on a hunch?
It's easy to get the owner of my small business to buy IT if there's a defined need for it -- antivirus, auditing tools, whatever. What about the stuff that I'd like to try out but can't identify a...
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What VMware vSphere vs. ESXi terms mean
VMware's virtualization hypervisor goes by ESX/ESXi and vSphere. The difference in when to use ESXi vs. vSphere terms is subtle.
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Are there any vMotion limitations in vSphere 5.1?
VMware vMotion live migrates VMs between hosts. Evolving with vSphere, vMotion has gained a lot of capabilities, but it still has limitations.
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Free VMware capacity planning options
Many consultants offer VMware Capacity Planner free to interested virtualization admins, but if you dread their sales pitch, consider vBenchmark.
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