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Experiment with VMware host profiles in a lab
VMware host profiles make it easy to deploy new hosts -- but it's also easy to make mistakes. Before you create a host profile, check this list of common errors.
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Upgrade from vSphere 6.5 to version 6.7
VMware administrators can upgrade vSphere using a simple process that includes numerous helpful wizards. Follow this guide to ensure a smooth upgrade.
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VMware develops tools to manage cloud costs
VMware is one of the numerous companies providing tools that help organizations manage cloud costs. Though the demand is real, the market and the tools require more maturity.
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VMware improves vSphere HTML5 client user experience
The vSphere HTML5 client contains user experience improvements and workflow changes, including a feedback tool, a storage home view and an enhanced data store file management page.
Download: Get to know vSphere 6.5
VMware is introducing new features into the vSphere 6.5 platform. Take an in-depth look these features, including how they work and what they do.
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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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7.4 update adds vRealize Automation custom properties
VMware recently updated vRealize Automation to include a variety of detailed customization options that enable admins to shape the product to the needs of end-users.
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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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7.4 update adds vRealize Automation custom properties
VMware recently updated vRealize Automation to include a variety of detailed customization options that enable admins to shape the product to the needs of end-users.
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Upgrade from vSphere 6.5 to version 6.7
VMware administrators can upgrade vSphere using a simple process that includes numerous helpful wizards. Follow this guide to ensure a smooth upgrade.
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Use vRealize Log Insight to centralize vCenter log files
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Configure vSphere with Terraform
Go beyond traditional vSphere management with Terraform, which enables infrastructure configuration as code. Use commands to set the providers, data centers and compute clusters.
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Use a separate management cluster for essential tools
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Configure a VMFS Datastore
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Take these precautions before using VMware EVC mode
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Navigate the vCenter managed object browser
The vCenter mobile object browser provides a vast amount of information. Follow these steps to make it navigable and useful for some of the most difficult troubleshooting cases.
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VMware ESXi
VMware ESXi is an operating system-independent hypervisor based on the VMkernel operating system that interfaces with agents that run on top of it. ESXi stands for Elastic Sky X Integrated.
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Experiment with VMware host profiles in a lab
VMware host profiles make it easy to deploy new hosts -- but it's also easy to make mistakes. Before you create a host profile, check this list of common errors.
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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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- VMware vCloud Director (VMware vCD)
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