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VMware networking strategies and architecture: An FAQ guide
Keeping control of VMware networking architecture can be a pain. But implementing sound VMware networking strategies can reduce data center frustrations. FAQ
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VMware resource pool management guide
Poor virtualization performance affects all business operations. Therefore, strict VMware resource pool management is essential for efficient, well-run companies. Learning Guide
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VMware extends Enteprise licensing -- but is it what it seems?
VMware vSphere introduced a new licensing scheme that didn't appeal to former top-tier customers as it meant upgrading to a new teir to leverage advanced technologies. Slideshow
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VMware users resist the switch to ESXi
There are several reasons VMware ESXi won't find ESX administrators in its welcoming committee -- read this article to find out why. Slideshow
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VMware security best practices guide
Without the proper VMware security, your entire IT infrastructure could be at risk. VMware security best practices can keep your environment safe. Resource Guide
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Why’s the Nexus 1000V the only third-party distributed virtual switch?
Nearly three years after its debut, the Cisco Nexus 1000V is still the only third-party distributed virtual switch for VMware. Column | 31 Mar 2011
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Citrix's Project Cowley adds distributed virtual switch to XenServer
Known as Project Cowley, the beta release of a XenServer 5.6 feature pack includes a new distributed virtual switch and other features to bring greater parity between XenServer and VMware. Article | 01 Oct 2010
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Hijacking VMware guests; virtualizing remote offices; ROI calculators
This week's VMware news roundup includes Windows Server security flaw that grants access to VMware guests, ways to build out virtualization environments to remote offices Article | 09 Apr 2010
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VMware at a glance: VMware embraces Active Directory
This week's VMware news roundup includes VMware embracing Active Directory, an alternative to Host Profiles for virtualization management and a network equipment bargain. Article | 26 Mar 2010
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Hyper-V security comes under scrutiny
Unlike VMware, Microsoft's Hyper-V doesn't monitor network traffic. And the omission has raised questions about whether the hypervisor is secure enough to be enterprise-ready. Article | 31 Jul 2009
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How vSphere, Intel servers, and integration tools create a 'triple threat'
VSphere, Intel hardware and integration tools can make a 100% virtualized data center closer to reality. But concerns about virtualization security, software support and ROI could hinder adoption. Article | 08 Jun 2009
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VMware ESX virtualization project yields 165% ROI for integrated technologies provider
In an effort to address space constraints, Open Solutions consolidated servers with VMware ESX, and in a mere nine months has yielded a 165% return on investment. News | 03 Nov 2008
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VMware et al. won't support Windows Server 2008 now
Microsoft's megalaunch notwithstanding, official support for Windows Server 2008 from VMware, Citrix and others will have to wait. News | 27 Feb 2008
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Network time synchronization for VMware ESXi: Timing is everything
Time is money, and in your VMware infrastructure, network time synchronization ensures that your ESXi hosts are timed to work correctly with other hosts and services. Tip
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VMware ESXi networking with IPv6: Do you need it?
VMware vSphere now supports IPv6, but before you enable it, you need to decide whether IPv6 suits your VMware ESXi networking needs. Tip
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Five exciting VMware networking features in vSphere 5
You’ve heard about its storage enhancements, but vSphere 5 also includes some nifty networking features, including improvements to Network I/O Control and an ESXi firewall. Tip
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Debunking VMware View installation and configuration myths
There are a lot of VMware View installation and configuration myths floating around. So question your preconceived notions, because it could save you time and money. Tip
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Creating a VMkernel connection to optimize ESXi storage traffic
By configuring a VMkernel connection, you can place ESXi storage traffic and user-related traffic on separate networks, and congestion problems will be a thing of the past. Tip
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Five silly VMware administrator mistakes
Face it: VMware administrators make mistakes all the time. It’s part of the learning process. That said, some mistakes are downright silly. Tip
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Building network redundancy into VMware ESXi
Network redundancy ensures that you aren’t caught off guard by network failures. Luckily, it takes only a few steps to create a redundant network in VMware ESXi. Tip
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Using free virtual appliances for VMware networking and monitoring
For cost-conscious IT pros, free virtual appliances are viable VMware networking and monitoring options. These free virtual appliances have the features small environments need. Tip
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Creating a VMware home lab: Dollars and sense
Although the components of a VMware home lab are important, when the money comes from your own pocket, the price tag is equally important, if not more so. Find out how our expert built his home lab for under $2,000. Tip
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HyTrust Appliance fills in single sign-on gap for VMware
HyTrust Appliance has filled a major gap in single sign-on for VMware. It can secure access to VMware management consoles without requiring management of multiple user accounts and checks servers with PCI-DSS standards and so on. Tip
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VMware HA (High Availability)
VMware HA (High Availability) is a utility that eliminates the need for dedicated standby hardware and software in a virtualized environment... (Continued) Word
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VMware ESX 3.5 networking issues
In this video, an everyday IT manager discusses VMware ESX 3.5, Cisco trunking issues, consolidation concerns and more. Video
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Network time synchronization for VMware ESXi: Timing is everything
Time is money, and in your VMware infrastructure, network time synchronization ensures that your ESXi hosts are timed to work correctly with other hosts and services. Tip
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VMware ESXi networking with IPv6: Do you need it?
VMware vSphere now supports IPv6, but before you enable it, you need to decide whether IPv6 suits your VMware ESXi networking needs. Tip
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Five exciting VMware networking features in vSphere 5
You’ve heard about its storage enhancements, but vSphere 5 also includes some nifty networking features, including improvements to Network I/O Control and an ESXi firewall. Tip
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Debunking VMware View installation and configuration myths
There are a lot of VMware View installation and configuration myths floating around. So question your preconceived notions, because it could save you time and money. Tip
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Creating a VMkernel connection to optimize ESXi storage traffic
By configuring a VMkernel connection, you can place ESXi storage traffic and user-related traffic on separate networks, and congestion problems will be a thing of the past. Tip
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Why’s the Nexus 1000V the only third-party distributed virtual switch?
Nearly three years after its debut, the Cisco Nexus 1000V is still the only third-party distributed virtual switch for VMware. Column
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Five silly VMware administrator mistakes
Face it: VMware administrators make mistakes all the time. It’s part of the learning process. That said, some mistakes are downright silly. Tip
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Building network redundancy into VMware ESXi
Network redundancy ensures that you aren’t caught off guard by network failures. Luckily, it takes only a few steps to create a redundant network in VMware ESXi. Tip
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Using free virtual appliances for VMware networking and monitoring
For cost-conscious IT pros, free virtual appliances are viable VMware networking and monitoring options. These free virtual appliances have the features small environments need. Tip
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VMware networking strategies and architecture: An FAQ guide
Keeping control of VMware networking architecture can be a pain. But implementing sound VMware networking strategies can reduce data center frustrations. FAQ
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About VMware and networking
Networking in a VMware environment can be a pain point for administrators as there are related security concerns. VMware networks can circumvent firewall and router security measures that separate a demilitarized zone from an external network, so there are extra precautions an IT pro should take in order to contain network traffic, although this management task is simplified with vShield Zones. This section offers expert tips that explain how to use both.
This section also offers overviews of and suggestions for selecting physical servers that will ease networking in a VMware environment; how to configure virtual switches (also called vSwitches), network interface cards and virtual LANs; chapter downloads and more.