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• Applying cloud, VMware virtual networking concepts to your data center

  VMware, EMC and virtualization experts explain VMware virtual networking concepts, the cloud mindset and storage virtualization.  Continue Reading

• VMware for small business IT infrastructures: Top 5 tips

  In the past, only enterprise IT invested in VMware software. Today, VMware for small business virtualization is a growing trend.  Continue Reading

• Familiarize yourself with the VCP blueprint to pass the exam

  When studying for his own VCP test, instructor Bill Ferguson realized that a grasp of the VCP blueprint was critical to passing. Check out his advice.  Continue Reading

• Before you install VMware View 5, learn how to get the most out of VDI

  VMware View 5 includes some underused desktop virtualization features. If you're installing VMware View 5, take the time to learn what it can do.  Continue Reading

• VMware VADP and vSphere Data Protection FAQs

  VStorage API for Data Protection replaced VMware Consolidated Backup and VMware Data Recovery. It works with VMware Data Protection and other tools.  Continue Reading

• VMware reviews: vCloud garners praise while single sign-on hears boos

  Current users give the best advice when you're choosing a new virtualization tool. Check out these good and bad VMware reviews from Twitter.  Continue Reading

• VMware: Hybrid cloud takes virtualization into the cloud computing era

  EMC and VMware see hybrid cloud computing as the next step for virtualization. Company representatives shared what that entails at EMC Forum 2012.  Continue Reading

• Compare VMware and Hyper-V, and other smart New Year's resolutions

  Whether it is to compare VMware and Hyper-V features/costs or to better listen to customers, IT professionals are making good New Year's resolutions.  Continue Reading

• Top 5 VMware VCP test prep and educational articles of 2012

  The baseline certification for a VMware admin is VCP. To master the VCP test, you need to know what to expect going into the exam.  Continue Reading

• Disk cleanup and IT chargeback tools on VMware admins' holiday wish lists

  If you could implement one tool or process for your IT shop, what would it be? This wish list exercise could help you plan budget priorities in 2013.  Continue Reading

• Inside a successful VMware View setup: VDI pros and cons

  Don Peterson oversaw his company's VMware View setup and manages the VDI environment. Here's how he did it and what he learned in the process.  Continue Reading

• Top 12 VMware tips of 2012: VMware ESXi, vSphere networking and more

  Year's end brings a break between major virtualization projects and a chance to catch up on the most popular VMware ESXi tips your peers are reading.  Continue Reading

• Expect more SMB virtualization and hypervisor choices in 2013

  In 2013, VMware shops will upgrade to vSphere 5.1 and vCloud suite, but Windows shops going virtual will have options. Plus, SMBs will virtualize.  Continue Reading

• VMware Hands-On Lab online portal's beta testers share experiences

  If you want to test out new VMware products without a home lab, consider joining the VMware Hands-On Lab online portal, now in public beta trials.  Continue Reading

• What server-savvy VMware admins need to know about virtualized storage

  With vSphere 5.1, VMware made the tool truly storage-protocol agnostic, but that's not enough for virtualization 2.0. Storage is still a bottleneck.  Continue Reading