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You need a vCloud Director lab
VMware admins can't learn everything they need to know about vCloud Director by reading. It's time to build a vCloud Director lab -- here's how.
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Test Mageia 2 and other OSes for free in Player 5
Player 5 lets you virtualize Linux and other OSes, and it's free. Here's how to test new OSes or support legacy ones.
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Five cloud-based VMware virtualization backup options
Cloud-based storage and backup options for vSphere are low-cost and readily available. Check out the five best VMware backup options in the cloud.
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Pros and cons of the free VMware VDP backup appliance
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.
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Prep your system to meet VMware Player 5.0 requirements
VMware Player requirements are fairly easy to meet, but there is one major caveat to check out before you install the free tool.
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VMware availability alphabet soup: HA, FT, VADP and SRM
VMware's options for virtual machine availability and backup can look like an alphabet soup. Get a handle on VMware VADP, SRM, HA and FT features.
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FAQs about VMware Workstation Windows 8 installation
Check out five frequently asked questions before you install Windows 8 on VMware Workstation 9.
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Delve into VMware View certificate best practices
Why plan ahead for a VMware View certificate installation? Because one misstep could lead to a lot of help desk tickets from nervous VDI users.
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Manage critical, complex apps with vFabric App Director
VMware vFabric Application Director could help you deal with increasingly complex apps in increasingly complex virtualized and cloud infrastructures.
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Who does and doesn't need a vSphere 5.1 upgrade?
Not all virtual infrastructures are created equal, and not everyone should invest the time and effort into a VMware vSphere 5.1 upgrade.
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Use Workstation to restrict shared-VM access options
VMware administrators can guard multi-user VMs, often found in classrooms and kiosks, from malware or upgrades with VM access control settings.
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Get started with VMware vCenter Protect
VMware endowed vCenter Protect with antivirus patch management as well as scripting and inventory features for physical and virtual machines.
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How and when to encrypt Workstation VMs
VMware Workstation encryption helps you protect information on VMs from unauthorized users. Learn how -- and when -- to encrypt virtual machines.
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Get to know VMware vCenter Protect: Antivirus and more
VMware vCenter Protect was born of Shavlik NetChk, and offers much more than antivirus protection. Use the tool with virtual and physical machines.
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VMware SSO breaks your dependence on Active Directory
VMware single sign on is a mandatory component of vSphere 5.1. It changes how ID authentication takes place within and beyond VMware products.
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How to meet VMware FT requirements
VMware FT ensures that critical VMs never fail. With a 10 Gb/sec network and other storage hardware requirements, however, it requires some prep work.
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Navigate VMware's new certification paths
Reading the new VMware certification map can get confusing, but most paths start out at VCP-DV. The next step could lead to cloud or EUC titles.
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VMware Workstation 9 buddies up to vSphere
VMware Workstation 9 includes updates to closely integrate work in the test-and-development tool with the production vSphere environment.
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Choosing a VMware kit for small business virtualization
VMware virtualization is typically associated with enterprise IT. But, with the right kit, it's good for small business virtualization projects, too.
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Add VMware to your Nagios monitoring environment
Many IT shops already use Nagios monitoring software. With a simple plug-in install and command definitions, Nagios can monitor VMware ESXi.
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Five ways to tell if vCloud Director is right for you
VMware vCloud Director brings cloud computing features to vSphere shops, but it's a significant investment that warrants serious evaluation first.
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Four tough requirements for Metro vMotion
VMware's Metro vMotion requirements for networking, storage and vCenter keep live VM migration between data centers just a dream for most IT shops.
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Using the VMware Hardware Compatibility Guide
Enterprise IT is a balancing act between new innovative gadgets and proven tools. Find the middle ground with the VMware Hardware Compatibility Guide.
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Troubleshooting the VMware View Connection Server
VDI admins can troubleshoot and fix problems in a VMware View Connection Server and its LDAP directory using just a few commands.