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Are you up to speed on VMware EUC technology?
Even if you have end-user computing experience, changes to VMware EUC technologies affect how you work. Test your knowledge of the developments. Quiz
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Common questions on VMware EUC technology
VMware's end-user computing (EUC) suite includes but is not limited to virtual desktop infrastructure tools. Get the facts on Horizon Suite. FAQ
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Extreme makeover: VMware end-user computing edition
Explore VMware end-user computing and mobile virtualization technologies and learn how to work them into your enterprise IT strategy. guide
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Dry advisories leave many unsatisfied with VMware security updates
A recent survey reveals that many customers expect more from VMware security updates -- something Tom Howarth has been saying for years. Q&A
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How VMware Mirage works for remote user management, VDI and migrations
VMware Mirage makes updating local and remote physical desktops more efficient. As part of the Horizon Suite, Mirage even enhances VMware View VDI. Feature
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Where VMware's vFabric Suite stacks up in cloud application services
VMware's vFabric Suite for cloud applications is a departure from the virtualization giant's bread-and-butter vSphere and related tools. Do you need it? Feature
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VMware Horizon Suite combines physical, virtual and mobile management
VMware sweeps View, Mirage, Horizon Application Manager and Octopus into the new Horizon Suite. But whither Horizon Mobile? Special report
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Test yourself on vSphere 5.1 features before making the upgrade
VMware vSphere 5.1 is a minor release with some major new features. Take the quiz to see how well you know vSphere 5.1. Quiz
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Must-know vSphere 5.1 features for VMware admins
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Examining heterogeneous data center management methods
A heterogeneous data center often boosts ROI, but it also increases confusion. Clear the air by testing your knowledge of multi-hypervisor strategy. Quiz
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VMware shops greet Virsto arrival with caution
Though VMware acquired storage I/O acceleration software maker Virsto Software, some IT pros question the potential benefits of adding another layer. News | 13 Feb 2013
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Experts weigh in on CTO Herrod's departure, future of VMware
No one anticipated a VMware future without Steve Herrod, but now that the reality has sunk in, IT pros see the company at a crossroads. Feature | 21 Jan 2013
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VMware PaaS gets ahead of IT with cloud application portability focus
Cloud Foundry Core, a new VMware PaaS tool, aims to make applications more portable across clouds. Most enterprises aren't there yet, however. News | 15 Nov 2012
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vSphere 5.1 Single Sign-On problems dog VMware shops
VMware customers have encountered numerous problems with vSphere 5.1's Single Sign-On feature, and that's holding some shops back from upgrading. News | 16 Oct 2012
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Reactions to VMware’s billion-dollar acquisition and vSphere 5.1
VMware has the virtualization world – skeptics and hopefuls alike – buzzing with news of potential platform-agnostic support and vSphere 5.1 features. News roundup | 27 Jul 2012
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VMware pros glean vSphere roadmap from CTO in VMUG videos
VMware customers hope that vSphere virtualization products will soon have more automation and integration. News | 10 May 2012
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What’s slowing vSphere 5 upgrades?
Users are often wary of bugs and slow to update already-stable products. With VMware vSphere 5, the delay may also have to do with the lack of a major feature to drive the switch. News | 15 Mar 2012
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VMware application acquisitions puzzle IT pros
Enterprises have not embraced the VMware acquisitions of Zimbra, SlideRocket and Socialcast. But that could change if the price is right. News | 28 Jul 2011
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Why VMware licensing changed in vSphere 5 and what it means for you
VMware licensing had to change eventually. Advancements in technology made the old per-socket model a problem for VMware, which added vRAM limits to the vSphere 5 licensing model. Column | 27 Jul 2011
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VMware CIO Mark Egan on cloud, acquisitions and Microsoft
VMware eats its own cloud dog food, and Soviet-era user interfaces need to go, CIO Mark Egan says in this exclusive interview. Q&A | 18 May 2011
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How the VMware software defined data center works: An IaaS example
VMware's software-defined data center concept creates IaaS within a company. To see how it's different than virtualization, check out this example. Tip
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VMware IaaS: Converting from virtualization to a software-defined data center
From vSphere virtualization to VMware Iaas: Read how data centers look before and after the adoption of a vCloud software-defined data center. Tip
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How vCloud Integration Manager boosts VMware in the public cloud
VMware developed vCloud Integration Manager to unite public cloud service providers, middlemen and cloud customers with the vCloud infrastructure. Tip
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Backup is easy with VMware VDP, but scalability limits the free tool
VMware VDP overhauls the vSphere backup appliance. VDP is free, simple to set up, stable and easy to manage, but not right for every data center. Tip
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VMware Player requirements and installation cheat sheet
VMware Player requirements are fairly easy to meet, but there is one major caveat to check out before you install the free tool. Tip
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Try vFabric App Director: A VMware cloud application platform
VMware vFabric Application Director could help you deal with increasingly complex apps in increasingly complex virtualized and cloud infrastructures. Tip
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Ready for a vSphere 5.1 upgrade? Depends on your current version
Not all virtual infrastructures are created equal, and not everyone should invest the time and effort into a VMware vSphere 5.1 upgrade. Tip
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VMware vCenter Protect serves up more than malware protection
VMware vCenter Protect was born of Shavlik NetChk, and offers much more than antivirus protection. Use the tool with virtual and physical machines. Tip
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From VMware fling to supported tool: vCenter Multi-Hypervisor Manager
Take a look inside former VMware fling, vCenter Multi-Hypervisor Manager. Despite its name, the application may just be a way to prompt conversion. Tip
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Install VMware Workstation 9 without price or performance pain points
VMware Workstation 9 came out right on the heels of Workstation 8. Here's how to install Workstation 9 so VMs move seamlessly over from Workstation 8. Tip
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Dos and don'ts of vSphere inventory tagging
Tagging can make vSphere inventory management easier or harder, depending on how you implement tag categories and what descriptors you choose. Answer
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Is 'SDN' network virtualization just by another name?
Virtual and software-defined networks are high on VMware's product development priorities. But is SDN just network virtualization by another name? Answer
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VMware NSX
VMware NSX is a virtual networking and security software product family created from VMware's vCloud Networking and Security (vCNS) and Nicira Network Virtualization Platform (NVP) intellectual property. Definition
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VMware fling
A VMware fling is an unsupported software tool created by a VMware engineer. Flings often address a specific problem or offer a utility not found in a VMware product. Definition
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Socialcast
Socialcast is an enterprise social networking and collaboration platform by VMware. Definition
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VMware Horizon Suite
VMware Horizon Suite is a collection of products and technologies designed to help IT administrators deliver applications to a variety of endpoints and secure data on those devices. Definition
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VMware Horizon Application Manager
VMware Horizon Application Manager, also known as Horizon App Manager, is an enterprise service for managing access to software. With VMware Horizon Application Manager, employees can use any Internet-capable device to access applications through a s... Definition
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VMware vSphere 5 demo: Storage DRS and more
Expert Brian Knudtson demos VMware vSphere 5, including Storage DRS and the vCenter Server Appliance. Video
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VMware acquires Socialcast
VMware adds to its growing business-applications portfolio with Socialcast, a Web 2.0-inspired collaboration platform. We discuss the deal and VMware’s new direction. Podcast
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New VMware product review
Miss the recent news about VMware vSphere 5, View 4.6 and vCloud Connector? This podcast has all the details on these new VMware products. Podcast
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VMworld 2010 preview
What will this year's VMworld bring as far as cloud computing and desktop and server virtualization? Which sessions should you attend? Get our editors' thoughts and recommendations. Video
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Hypervisor Huddle: Burton analyst discusses Citrix, VMware virtual desktops
Burton analyst Chris Wolf and SearchVMware.com staff discuss how the Swine Flu scare is helping to fuel virtual desktop adoption, and the ins and outs of Citrix XenDesktop and VMware View 4, and more. Podcast
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Hypervisor Huddle podcast roundup: VMware-related news and interviews
Our archive page for SearchVMware.com's biweekly podcast, the Hypervisor Huddle. tune in to stay up to date on VMware happenings in the virtualization space. Podcast
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VMware talks overall focus; calls Hyper-V R2 a 'nonevent'
VMware discusses rumors about lowered pricing, Hyper-V R2's free Live Migration functionality, its overall strategy in a tougher marketplace and more. Podcast
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VMware vSphere licensing; high availability in Hyper-V R2; Oracle acquires Sun
Hear TechTarget editorial staff and expert Edward Haletky talk about vSphere's new licensing structure, whether or not Hyper-V R2 will change the virtualization landscape and more. Podcast
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A tour of VMware vSphere 4
See what's new in VMware vSphere 4 with this video tour. Video
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Are you up to speed on VMware EUC technology?
Even if you have end-user computing experience, changes to VMware EUC technologies affect how you work. Test your knowledge of the developments. Quiz
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Common questions on VMware EUC technology
VMware's end-user computing (EUC) suite includes but is not limited to virtual desktop infrastructure tools. Get the facts on Horizon Suite. FAQ
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Extreme makeover: VMware end-user computing edition
Explore VMware end-user computing and mobile virtualization technologies and learn how to work them into your enterprise IT strategy. guide
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Dry advisories leave many unsatisfied with VMware security updates
A recent survey reveals that many customers expect more from VMware security updates -- something Tom Howarth has been saying for years. Q&A
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How the VMware software defined data center works: An IaaS example
VMware's software-defined data center concept creates IaaS within a company. To see how it's different than virtualization, check out this example. Tip
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VMware IaaS: Converting from virtualization to a software-defined data center
From vSphere virtualization to VMware Iaas: Read how data centers look before and after the adoption of a vCloud software-defined data center. Tip
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VMware NSX
VMware NSX is a virtual networking and security software product family created from VMware's vCloud Networking and Security (vCNS) and Nicira Network Virtualization Platform (NVP) intellectual property. Definition
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How VMware Mirage works for remote user management, VDI and migrations
VMware Mirage makes updating local and remote physical desktops more efficient. As part of the Horizon Suite, Mirage even enhances VMware View VDI. Feature
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VMware fling
A VMware fling is an unsupported software tool created by a VMware engineer. Flings often address a specific problem or offer a utility not found in a VMware product. Definition
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How vCloud Integration Manager boosts VMware in the public cloud
VMware developed vCloud Integration Manager to unite public cloud service providers, middlemen and cloud customers with the vCloud infrastructure. Tip
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About VMware new releases and updates
VMware is slated to release many new products throughout 2009, including vSphere 4.0. As our expert contributors receive beta releases to test these new products, we'll post how-to tips that explain usage scenarios from the larger sense as well as providing installation walk-throughs and configuration tips.
VMware products that will be covered here are VMware vCenter CapacityIQ, vCenter ConfigControl, vCenter Chargeback and vCenter AppSeed (formerly B-hive Conductor).