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VMware vSphere beginner's guide
Starting out with VMware vSphere can be a daunting task. You don’t want to miss any of its many features, and VMware vSphere 5 has added to that portfolio. Guide
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VMware ThinApp tutorial: Resources on VMware virtualized applications
When done right, virtualized applications simplify desktop management. This tutorial explains how to use VMware ThinApp to deliver virtualized applications to users. Tutorial
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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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Hardware choices for VMware home labs
Selecting hardware for your VMware vSphere home lab requires planning. This article helps you determine what's right for you. Slideshow
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The cost of building a VMware home lab
Building a VMware vSphere home lab won't be cheap, but you can make your dollars stretch if you already have some components and choose your infrastructure peices wisely. Slideshow
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Virtual appliances and the OVF format: The new software packaging
Thanks to the Open Virtualization Format, virtual appliances are the new way to deliver software -- say goodbye to boxes and CDs. Slideshow
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Constructing a VMware home lab to boost your skillset
Building a VMware home test lab allows you to play with VMware's new technologies without interrupting your production or test and development environments. Slideshow
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The top 10 most popular Virtualization Pro blog posts
Some blog posts are still helpful months after they're first published. Here are the top 10 Virtualization Pro blog posts to date. Guide
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VMworld 2011 breakout sessions: End-user computing, SRM and vSphere 5
Mike Laverick previews the eye-catching VMworld 2011 breakout sessions that focus on the latest VMware releases, including vSphere 5, Site Recovery Manager and end-user computing. News | 22 Aug 2011
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Two VMware cloud partnerships reemerge: News in review
VMware's cloud partnerships with Salesforce.com and Google will be in the spotlight at its upcoming SpringSource developer conference, SpringOne 2GX. Article | 23 Sep 2010
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Some Microsoft shops can't abandon VMware; choosing ESXi over ESX
This week's VMware news roundup includes news on Microsoft shops that are hesitant to abandon VMware technologies, and a case study about choosing ESXi over ESX. Article | 21 Jun 2010
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Five must-have vSphere PowerCLI scripts
The vSphere PowerCLI command line tool can make an administrator's life much easier by automating tedious, repetitive task. Here are five PowerCLI scripts you can't live without. Article | 12 Apr 2010
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Building a virtual test lab to boost VMware skills
Building a home lab is a great way for virtualization administrators to gain valuable, hands-on VMware environment training. Article | 22 Feb 2010
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How to steal a virtual machine and its data in 3 easy steps
Stealing a virtual machine and its data is pretty easy. If you know how it's done, you can figure out how to prevent it and avoid some potentially costly administrative missteps. Article | 07 Jan 2010
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VMware ESXi security FAQ: Guarding the hypervisor, hosts and more
As the sole hypervisor of vSphere 5, you need to know the ins and outs of VMware ESXi, especially when it comes to securing the hypervisor and ESXi hosts. Tip
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Storing VMware ESXi syslog events on a remote Linux server
Designating a remote Linux server to record VMware ESXi syslog events allows you to access that important information, even if the ESXi host crashes. Tip
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Building a VMware test lab: How to obtain and interpret performance metrics
In a VMware test lab, you have to pay attention to VM density, resource usage and more. Learn how to glean the right VMware performance metrics. Tip
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Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop on VMware vSphere: Peaceful coexistence
One way to try desktop virtualization is by running Citrix XenDesktop on VMware vSphere. Explore XenApp on VMware, too. Tip
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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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Advanced ESXi troubleshooting with Tech Support Mode
With Tech Support Mode enabled, you can use advanced VMware troubleshooting commands to diagnose and resolve ESXi host problems when the vSphere Client won’t do. Tip
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VMware management with vSphere Client for iPad
With the vSphere Client for iPad, you can break your desk chains and perform VMware management tasks from virtually anywhere. Tip
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VMware Workstation security best practices: Guard thy virtual fiefdom
Regular patching and proper networking design are some of the VMware Workstation security best practices that will ensure that your precious data is secure. Tip
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Shared folders: How to improve file management in VMware Workstation
In Workstation, enabling shared folders between a host and VM can streamline management and increase storage space. But it creates security risks, so weigh the options carefully. Tip
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How to build a virtual Exchange test lab
Virtual test labs provide a way to learn about new versions of Exchange Server without incurring the cost of physical labs. Here's how to create your own virtual Exchange lab. Tip
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Screencast: Cloning VMware ESX guest OSes
Learn how to clone VMware ESX guest operating systems with this screencast by David Davis. Video
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VMware ESXi security FAQ: Guarding the hypervisor, hosts and more
As the sole hypervisor of vSphere 5, you need to know the ins and outs of VMware ESXi, especially when it comes to securing the hypervisor and ESXi hosts. Tip
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Storing VMware ESXi syslog events on a remote Linux server
Designating a remote Linux server to record VMware ESXi syslog events allows you to access that important information, even if the ESXi host crashes. Tip
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Building a VMware test lab: How to obtain and interpret performance metrics
In a VMware test lab, you have to pay attention to VM density, resource usage and more. Learn how to glean the right VMware performance metrics. Tip
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Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop on VMware vSphere: Peaceful coexistence
One way to try desktop virtualization is by running Citrix XenDesktop on VMware vSphere. Explore XenApp on VMware, too. Tip
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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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Advanced ESXi troubleshooting with Tech Support Mode
With Tech Support Mode enabled, you can use advanced VMware troubleshooting commands to diagnose and resolve ESXi host problems when the vSphere Client won’t do. Tip
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VMware management with vSphere Client for iPad
With the vSphere Client for iPad, you can break your desk chains and perform VMware management tasks from virtually anywhere. Tip
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VMware Workstation security best practices: Guard thy virtual fiefdom
Regular patching and proper networking design are some of the VMware Workstation security best practices that will ensure that your precious data is secure. Tip
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Shared folders: How to improve file management in VMware Workstation
In Workstation, enabling shared folders between a host and VM can streamline management and increase storage space. But it creates security risks, so weigh the options carefully. Tip
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How to build a virtual Exchange test lab
Virtual test labs provide a way to learn about new versions of Exchange Server without incurring the cost of physical labs. Here's how to create your own virtual Exchange lab. Tip
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About VMware how-tos
Many of our VMware tips are how-to tips that walk you through a helpful process. Instead of sorting through the various sections, here you'll find all of our step-by-step how-to style tips, as well as our introductory content and installation guides.
Some examples of the tips you'll find here: how to install VMware guest OSes, how to back up VMware and how to get VMware ESX virtual machine redundancy without VMware HA or VMotion.