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How to automatically consolidate VMware snapshots in vSphere 5
IT admins sometimes create and delete VMware snapshots for recurring tasks. Two experts suggest ways to consolidate VMware snapshots automatically. Answer
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VMware vSphere Command Line Interface: Using vCLI for ESXi management
If you’re a command-line lover, you may prefer to use the vSphere Command Line Interface instead of the vSphere Client for managing ESXi hosts. Tip
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VMware Auto Deploy: ESXi installation made easy
Installing ESXi is time consuming, but you can automate the ESXi installation and configuration process with VMware Auto Deploy in vSphere 5. Tip
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ESXi console tech support mode: When the vSphere Client isn’t enough
The ESXi console and its tech support mode can solve many issues that the vSphere Client can’t. Once enabled, you have the power of the Linux command line at your disposal. Tip
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PowerCLI 5.0: New cmdlets and PowerShell snap-ins for vSphere
PowerCLI 5.0 was just released with a host of new cmdlets and PowerShell snap-ins. This release makes scripting easier and the command-line less intimidating. Tip
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Patching VMware ESXi Installable
Patching VMware ESXi Installable has changed since the release of ESXi 4.1. Now the only way to update the free hypervisor is with the vihostupdate command-line utility. Tip
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Site Recovery Manager: Getting schooled in disaster recovery
When disaster strikes, don’t get caught with your data center down. VMware vCenter Site Recovery Manager can move an entire data center out of harm’s way with a single mouse click. Tutorial
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VMware Site Recovery Manager: How much do you know?
This VMware Site Recovery Manager quiz will either humble you or boost your ego. Test your knowledge of VMware’s disaster recovery product. Quiz
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VMware backup tools and strategies for small businesses
Virtualization has trickled down to small businesses, presenting IT pros with new challenges. Choosing the proper VMware backup tools and strategies is one such obstacle. Tip
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VSphere Host Profiles vs. PowerCLI: The war for automation supremacy
Both vSphere Host Profiles and PowerCLI scripts automate the host-provisioning process, but each tool has strengths and limitations. Tip