Features
Features
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VMware vCAT chapter excerpt: VMware vCloud operations and management
'VMware vCloud Architecture Toolkit (vCAT): Technical and Operational Guidance for Cloud Success' teaches admins how to build a cloud infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Applying VCDX principles for a better VMware architecture and operations
VCDX certification isn't practical for most VMware admins and architects, but VCDX principles about VMware architecture apply to vSphere operations. Continue Reading
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Mastering PowerCLI commands to control VMware vCloud and vSphere
VMware tools increasingly abstract the admin from the underlying virtual infrastructure. To retain granular control, buff up on PowerCLI commands. Continue Reading
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IT, meet security: Why vSphere security is all about collaboration
Strong vSphere security comes from collaboration and the right server virtualization security tools and processes. Continue Reading
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Common questions on VMware EUC technology
VMware's end-user computing (EUC) suite includes but is not limited to virtual desktop infrastructure tools. Get the facts on Horizon Suite. Continue Reading
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The all-too-common failed VMware View setup and how to avoid it
Get tips on storage, GPO, vCOps and more ways to get a VMware View setup right and avoid an all-too-familiar VDI scenario where it all goes wrong. Continue Reading
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Learn ThinApp best practices for app virtualization
VMware admins can easily virtualize most applications with ThinApp. For fast, clean and trouble-free applications, follow some ThinApp best practices. Continue Reading
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VMware View best practices for every stage of VDI implementation
Whether your VDI implementation is in pilot or deployed enterprise-wide, these VMware View best practices will improve user and admin experiences. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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VMware VMDK shrink and storage thin provisioning 101
How do you free up storage space in a virtualized IT environment? Get answers on VMware VMDK shrinks and thin provisioning of virtual machines. Continue Reading
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VMware management software for the cloud: A square peg in round hole
Originally, VMware management software was designed for virtualization. Now VMware is carrying over those principles to cloud management. But will it work or stifle cloud adoption? Continue Reading
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VMware High Availability and Fault Tolerance FAQ
VMware High Availability and Fault Tolerance limit downtime, which is a major benefit for virtualized infrastructure. But VMware HA and FT aren't turnkey features. This FAQ explains each technology. Continue Reading
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VMware Composer and Linked Clones - VMware View: Chapter 9
VMware Composer and Linked Clones Continue Reading
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Create & Apply Certificates - VMware View: Chapter 19
Create & Apply Certificates - VMware View Continue Reading
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Refresh, Recompose and Rebalance - VMware View: Chapter 10
Mike Laverick explains the VMware concepts of Refresh, Recompose and Rebalance as the three main tasks that may need to be carried out on your linked clones. Continue Reading
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What is VMware vCenter Converter?
VMware vCenter Converter is VMware's free product that converts physical machines to virtual machines. Learn more in this super definition. Continue Reading
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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
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VMware ESX Server runbook overview
Though getting VMware ESX Server in the budget is no small feat, the real work for virtualization administrators begins when it's time to manage, configure and monitor your virtual infrastructure network, storage and performance -- This VMware ESX ... Continue Reading
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VMware how-tos
SearchServerVirtualization.com brings you a fast guide to our experts' VMware tips. Keep checking back as we'll be updating this guide regularly. Continue Reading