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Follow these steps to scan for new storage devices, create a Virtual Machine File System Datastore, mount and dismount a VMFS Datastore, and increase the size of a VMFS Datastore.
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Take these precautions before using VMware EVC mode
Traditional VMware vMotion migration relies on hardware similarities. VMware EVC mode enables live migration despite differences, but it can have an effect on performance.
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Take control of VMware logs with these techniques
Capture and analyze VMware logs with these tools, techniques and best practices. Effective logging can improve troubleshooting, enable optimization and create transparency.
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Virtual admins must evolve for network virtualization
Network virtualization will change the data center, and virtualization administrators must keep up. Collaboration is essential as silos disappear and technology evolves.
Find out how your VMware storage options stack up
The storage option that your VMware leans on is crucial to performance, but choosing the right one can be tough. Check out this e-guide to explore the differences between NAS, iSCSI, flash, and block storage to get an idea on how to decide.
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Use migration, chargeback/showback to ward off sprawl
Having too many unnecessary VMs on a network strains CPU, memory and storage resources. It's up to the virtualization administrator to create a VM sprawl management plan.
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Three ways ESXi supports flash storage
ESXi can use flash storage in a variety of ways. Ultimately, however, the degree to which ESXi supports flash storage varies depending on the hypervisor version.
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Configure a VMFS Datastore
Follow these steps to scan for new storage devices, create a Virtual Machine File System Datastore, mount and dismount a VMFS Datastore, and increase the size of a VMFS Datastore.
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Virtual admins must evolve for network virtualization
Network virtualization will change the data center, and virtualization administrators must keep up. Collaboration is essential as silos disappear and technology evolves.
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VMware's history shapes future trajectory
VMware dominated server virtualization, but was hesitant to embrace the cloud. Examine VMware's history and its approach to new technology to see where it's headed next.
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Configure VMware high availability cluster options
The host in a VMware high availability cluster uses a heartbeat network that can incorrectly report host isolation. Reconfigure your settings to prevent this during maintenance.
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VMware's history shapes future trajectory
VMware dominated server virtualization, but was hesitant to embrace the cloud. Examine VMware's history and its approach to new technology to see where it's headed next.
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New VMware NSX features include upgrade planner
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How VMware's Pivotal partnership affects VMworld 2018
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VMware broadens reach to support containers
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Use vCenter logs and performance data to troubleshoot
Combine vCenter logging and performance metrics to troubleshoot virtual systems. Hypervisors might add complexity, but they also offer new levels of insight.
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Use vRealize Log Insight to centralize vCenter log files
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Control network access with ESXi firewall settings
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Configure VMware high availability cluster options
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Use a separate management cluster for essential tools
Keep VMware tools, as well as select hardware and software, safe and organized with a management cluster. If an issue comes up, use it to bring systems back online.
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Configure a VMFS Datastore
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Take these precautions before using VMware EVC mode
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Virtual admins must evolve for network virtualization
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Take control of VMware logs with these techniques
Capture and analyze VMware logs with these tools, techniques and best practices. Effective logging can improve troubleshooting, enable optimization and create transparency.
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Get started with vRealize Suite Standard
The Standard Edition of vRealize Suite comes with a learning curve, but it provides intelligent operations management via Log Insight, Business for Cloud and Operations Manager.
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VMware SDDCs demand new skills, education
VMware's technology is growing, and IT admins must grow their skills in kind. The admin role is growing beyond virtualization, and a holistic view of IT is increasingly necessary.
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The Best of VMworld 2015 Awards
The Best of VMworld 2015 Awards recognize the most innovative new server virtualization, cloud and end-user computing products.
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How to assess VMware administrators in large IT shops
With virtualization underpinning your business operations, make sure VMware administrators know their stuff with clear metrics and frequent reviews.
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VMware Certified Professional (VCP and VCAP)
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VSphere experience is a must-have in job listings for VMware administrators, but vCloud and Hyper-V know-how are on hiring managers' wish lists too.
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