Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• How do you upgrade VM hardware, and what are the benefits?

  You can set up your infrastructure to better take advantage of new technology in just a few steps. Perform a VM version upgrade to get the most out of what you have.  Continue Reading

• How do VMware VIC security features protect containers?

  VMware VIC security features, like isolation and user authentication, can improve enterprise container security so long as proper configuration and usage policies are observed.  Continue Reading

• How do VIC components manage Docker container images?

  VSphere Integrated Containers uses a combination of VIC engine, Project Harbor, Project Admiral and Photon OS to handle container provisioning, runtime, workflow and management.  Continue Reading

• How does VIC provide VMware container support?

  VIC supports container creation and image deployment through virtual container hosts, which suit well-proven workloads, or Docker container hosts, which can build images.  Continue Reading

• Does VMware AppDefense protect hybrid environments?

  The VMware AppDefense network security product uses Security Management proxies to protect on-premises and public cloud workloads at the application layer.  Continue Reading

• How does AppDefense integrate VMware application monitoring?

  VMware AppDefense integrates with a variety of tools and products. These partnerships reveal insight into application behavior, including automated responses to deviations.  Continue Reading

• How do you use AppDefense for VMware application monitoring?

  VMware AppDefense secures an application by monitoring deviations from its normal behavior. Its core functions establish a baseline, measure behavior and try to correct it.  Continue Reading

• What is VMware AppDefense, and what benefits does it provide?

  VMware AppDefense promises to overcome some of the issues associated with enterprise cybersecurity and low-level infrastructure-based rule sets.  Continue Reading

• How do you use VMware ESXi logs to troubleshoot your host?

  With access to logs, you can troubleshoot your ESXi host and track issues as they crop up. You can access your logs via the console or a web browser with only a few simple steps.  Continue Reading

• Which vSAN 6.6 system requirements do you need to meet?

  If you plan to manually configure a vSAN 6.6 or 6.6.1 deployment, make sure your organization meets these hardware and software requirements before you get started.  Continue Reading

• Which vSAN features improve storage management and performance?

  VSAN 6.6 and 6.6.1 boast new features, such as vSAN Configuration Assist, integration with vROps and a streamlined upgrade process to improve storage performance and management.  Continue Reading

• How can you secure VMware environments with vSAN features?

  For enterprises that require powerful security and resiliency, vSAN 6.6 presents an array of features, such as encryption and stretched clusters, to boost VMware security.  Continue Reading

• How can a vSAN-HCI combination complete your VM environment?

  HCI can streamline data centers, but its modular approach poses storage challenges. Use vSAN to complete your virtual environment, and avoid unnecessary work.  Continue Reading

• What happens when you violate affinity or anti-affinity rules?

  Just because VM placement is flexible doesn't mean you should take it for granted. Affinity rule conflicts can take a serious toll on the functionality of multiple VMware platforms.  Continue Reading

• How do you apply VM-host and VM-VM affinity rules in DRS?

  Affinity and anti-affinity rules improve application performance and resilience. Select the desired clusters in vSphere Web Client, and add rules to apply affinity rules to DRS.  Continue Reading