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Navigate VMware Cloud on AWS pricing and use cases
Evaluate VMware AWS cloud use cases against other cloud services and on-premises investments. Admins can use the on-demand pricing model to try it out.
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Use PowerCLI to script Windows hard disk extension
Extend a Windows hard disk in VMware vSphere with commands and functions from PowerCLI. Automate the management of hard disks with these steps focused on Windows Server 2012 R2.
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ESXi ARM success hinges on edge technology explosion
The success of VMware's newly announced ESXi ARM hypervisor depends on the continued rise of ARM CPUs and sustained demand for their management among edge, telco and IoT companies.
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Use Terraform and VMware for declarative management
Terraform and VMware form an ideal combination for IT administrators seeking efficient ways to manage vSphere VMs and resource pools. Model your management on these code examples.
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-AWS integration grows to include databases
The VMware-AWS integration continues to grow with Amazon RDS on VMware. Meanwhile, better coverage, prices and management tools make VMware Cloud on AWS even more attractive.
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VMware High Availability and Fault Tolerance Problem Solve
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 performance enhancements
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VMware-AWS integration grows to include databases
The VMware-AWS integration continues to grow with Amazon RDS on VMware. Meanwhile, better coverage, prices and management tools make VMware Cloud on AWS even more attractive.
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ESXi ARM success hinges on edge technology explosion
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Become a better VMware admin
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Horizon 7.6 touts QoS for Blast Extreme
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Problem Solve
Use PowerCLI to script Windows hard disk extension
Extend a Windows hard disk in VMware vSphere with commands and functions from PowerCLI. Automate the management of hard disks with these steps focused on Windows Server 2012 R2.
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Upgrade from vSphere 6.5 to version 6.7
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Use vCenter logs and performance data to troubleshoot
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Use vRealize Log Insight to centralize vCenter log files
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Use Terraform and VMware for declarative management
Terraform and VMware form an ideal combination for IT administrators seeking efficient ways to manage vSphere VMs and resource pools. Model your management on these code examples.
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VSphere 6.7 Update 1 shows why admins delay updates
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Configure vSphere with Terraform
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Use a separate management cluster for essential tools
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VMware Basics
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Navigate VMware Cloud on AWS pricing and use cases
Evaluate VMware AWS cloud use cases against other cloud services and on-premises investments. Admins can use the on-demand pricing model to try it out.
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Achieve vSphere automation with PowerCLI
Take advantage of these PowerCLI cmdlets to copy files to and from local machines to VMware VMs. For complex tasks, a programmatic interface enables easier management than a GUI.
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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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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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VMware basics
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)
How to get hired as an administrator for VMware
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 ESXi
- VMware vRealize Log Insight (formerly vCenter Log Insight)
- VMware Cloud on AWS
- VMware vSphere Client
- VMware vCenter Server (formerly VMware VirtualCenter)
- VMware NSX
- VMware vCloud Director (VMware vCD)
- vSphere HA (VMware High Availability)