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How to perform a virtual desktop migration between Type 1 hypervisors
There are numerous tools available for virtual desktop migration from one platform to another, but not all of them support all the popular disk formats. Tip
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Installing a CIM provider to improve vSphere Client host monitoring
While ESXi includes support for many popular hardware platforms, comprehensive server health monitoring with the vSphere Client sometimes requires installing the correct CIM provider. Tip
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Make smart VMware server, capacity moves with VMware, PlateSpin tools
An expert covers the pros and cons of two tools, VMware Capacity Planner and PlateSpin PowerRecon, that replace educated guesses about server buys with metrics. Consultant Paul Davey has seen guesswork about server buys for virtualization lead to ser... Tip
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VMware Server 2.0: New look, new Web interface
VMware Server 2.0 boasts new features and a new Web-based interface called VMware Infrastructure Web Access. Learn how it stacks up against VMware ESXi and VMware Server 1.0.x. Tip
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Virtual machine backup with VMware Server 2.0 and Volume Snapshot Service
Backing up virtual machines (VMs) can be an unwieldy process, but VMware has integrated its VM backup application with Microsoft's Volume Snapshot Service (VSS). An expert discusses how to use these features in this tip. Tip
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Avoiding intra-VMware virtual machine compatibility difficulties
Product advancements within the VMware line up have made some intra-VMware virtual machine migrations tricky, but you can simplify compatibility complications with the Create Virtual Machine interface step of the virtual machine creation process. Tip
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Ease management: Add VMware Server to VirtualCenter
VMware admins can now add Server 2.0 Beta 2 to VMware Infrastructure's VirtualCenter and thus can manage Server 2.0 and ESX from the same VI client. Learn how in this tip. Tip
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VMware Server 2.0: Paving the way to ESX Server adoption?
Currently in beta 2, VMware Server 2.0 offers cool new features. It may also ultimately prompt small and medium-sized users to purchase ESX Server. Tip
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Upgrading from VMware Server to ESX 3.5: The pros and cons
Upgrade from VMware Server to ESX 3.5, and you'll get more functionality, flexibility, better management tools and extended data center control. But you'll face problems if you implement IDE and dynamic disks. Tip
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Keep VMware virtual networking simple, expert counsels
Keep VMware virtual networking simple, use base images and Sysprep, and script with Vix are the rules of thumb in VMware deployments, counsels an expert. Tip