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• Get a head start with these VMware admin interview questions

  VMware is a top platform for enterprise virtualization. Potential administrators should have a strong grasp of the technology before an interview for the job.  Continue Reading

• Prepare yourself for these VMware administrator interview questions

  Before you get to your VMware interview, prepare yourself with these questions.  Continue Reading

• A first-hand account of becoming a VMware vExpert

  Unlike the certifications VMware offers, there is no test to take to become a vExpert. But having experience in writing about VMware products will help.  Continue Reading

• Extra perk of VMUG Advantage is extended licensing program

  It's not a rebirth of the VMware Technology Network, but VMUG Advantage gives subscribers a trial period of a year for several VMware products.  Continue Reading

• Putting Oracle databases on a virtualized infrastructure

  As virtualization technology has improved and features have expanded, putting an Oracle database system on vSphere is not as daunting a task as it once was.  Continue Reading

• Head of Boston VMware User Group aims high

  Boston VMware User Group leader Steve Athanas wants his group in the top three for conference attendance in a year's time.  Continue Reading

• Outgoing VMware User Group head talks about influencing VMware

  VMUG Executive Director Victor Bohnert talks about the moves the group's leadership made to develop itself into one of the top IT user communities.  Continue Reading

• Connecting the vSphere dots to be a better VMware administrator

  Knowing how to dole out resources properly and using vSphere's automation functions can help prevent issues from flaring up.  Continue Reading

• Chapter excerpt: VMware vSphere design, planning and deployment guide

  'Managing and Optimizing VMware vSphere Deployments' brings IT admins from design blueprint through a vSphere deployment. Preview a chapter of the book.  Continue Reading

• Summer reading assignment: Our best VMware performance tips

  With the heat of summer on the way, it’s tempting to pack it in, but this summer take the initiative and read these tips to help your organization improve its VMware performance.  Continue Reading

• Hardware choices for VMware home labs

  Selecting hardware for your VMware vSphere home lab requires planning. This article helps you determine what's right for you.  Continue Reading

• Constructing a VMware home lab to boost your skillset

  Building a VMware home test lab allows you to play with VMware's new technologies without interrupting your production or test and development environments.  Continue Reading

• The cost of building a VMware home lab

  Building a VMware vSphere home lab won't be cheap, but you can make your dollars stretch if you already have some components and choose your infrastructure peices wisely.  Continue Reading

• Virtual appliances and the OVF format: The new software packaging

  Thanks to the Open Virtualization Format, virtual appliances are the new way to deliver software -- say goodbye to boxes and CDs.  Continue Reading