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VMware how-tos

• How do you manually download VMware Tools ISO images?

  VMware Tools optimizes VMs within a vSphere infrastructure. Although it's typically bundled with ESXi hosts, you can also manually install VMware Tools via an ISO image.  Continue Reading

• How do you configure ESXi time sync through the vSphere Web Client?

  Configuring ESXi time sync should be a top priority for admins once installation is complete -- failure to do so could result in application failure, VM issues and more.  Continue Reading

• How do you change ESXi 6.5 host names and DNS configuration?

  Admins have options when it comes to changing an ESXi 6.5 host name, but only the vSphere Web Client has full functionality in the latest release.  Continue Reading

• Remove snapshots without issue by being prepared

  Data center admins often run into problems when it comes to snapshot removal. The best way to avoid these issues is to prevent them in the first place.  Continue Reading

• What direction should you go in with your VMware test lab?

  There are a number of details to consider when building a VMware home lab but there are some general best practices to follow.  Continue Reading

• How to automatically consolidate VMware snapshots in vSphere 5

  IT admins sometimes create and delete VMware snapshots for recurring tasks. Two experts suggest ways to consolidate VMware snapshots automatically.  Continue Reading