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How VMware could cash in on Kubernetes' popularity
Kubernetes has become the most popular platform for managing containers. VMware might have a few opportunities to cash in on that, including vSphere-integrated Kubernetes.
VMware could become UEM market leader
Despite a slow start, the UEM market is on the rise. VMware offers Workspace ONE and forges deals with Sprint, Dell and Honeywell in the hopes of increasing UEM adoption.
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NSX-T 2.4 updates include HA, UI improvements
VMware NSX-T now includes High Availability, a simplified UI and firewall updates. If it can provide your data center the same functionality as NSX-V, consider making the switch.
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Build a solid foundation for your VMware environment
A solid infrastructure is critical to smooth operations in the data center. Admins designing a VMware environment should think about CPUs, storage and reference architectures.
Your Free Storage Options for Your VMware Environment
This guide compares block vs. NAS, iSCSI, and flash storage options to help you choose the best storage option for your organization’s VMware environment.
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What are the limitations of the free version of ESXi?
VMware's ESXi hypervisor is free to license and use, but its capabilities are limited without vSphere. You get what you pay for.
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Learn how to install VMware ESXi on a flash drive
With just a USB flash drive and an ISO image, you can install VMware ESXi. Learn how this can save you time and money, as well as two methods for installation.
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Build a solid foundation for your VMware environment
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How do NSX-T and NSX-V stack up against each other?
NSX-V integrates tightly with vSphere, whereas NSX-T integrates with cloud and container platforms. Each version of NSX has its place, but NSX-T might be the way of the future.
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VMware could become UEM market leader
Despite a slow start, the UEM market is on the rise. VMware offers Workspace ONE and forges deals with Sprint, Dell and Honeywell in the hopes of increasing UEM adoption.
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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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Use vSAN to enhance storage in your data center
You can combine vSAN with an HCI appliance to streamline operations, and use its many features -- such as ReadyNodes and Performance Diagnostics -- to improve storage and security.
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How VMware could cash in on Kubernetes' popularity
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NSX-T 2.4 updates include HA, UI improvements
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Use log files to figure out why your ESXi host rebooted
When your ESXi host abruptly reboots, you can use logs to track the potential causes, whether they are planned, environmental or hardware-related.
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Learn how to install VMware ESXi on a flash drive
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Save your data center from a cryptoattack
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5 common VMware SRM errors and how to solve them
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How to size your data stores to account for VM growth
As the data inside a VM grows, you can make sure your storage accounts for that growth using a few methods, such as thin-provisioning VMDK files and limiting snapshots.
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Manage a VM's hard disks with these PowerCLI cmdlets
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The ins and outs of VMware security products and features
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Before VMware upgrades, factor in storage and compute
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Build a solid foundation for your VMware environment
A solid infrastructure is critical to smooth operations in the data center. Admins designing a VMware environment should think about CPUs, storage and reference architectures.
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How to size your data stores to account for VM growth
As the data inside a VM grows, you can make sure your storage accounts for that growth using a few methods, such as thin-provisioning VMDK files and limiting snapshots.
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Use Intel NUC to set up an at-home VMware test lab
You can use Intel's NUC to set up a small but mighty at-home VMware test lab. Decide whether to nest your environments, and then learn how an NUC could benefit you.
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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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