Features

Features

• Failure is not an option: Recover from disaster with vCenter SRM

  There are no guarantees in life, but Abhilash GB's book on disaster recovery with vCenter SRM gives admins ways to keep downtime to a minimum.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: What makes VMware VSAN tick?

  In this FAQ, learn more about VMware Virtual SAN, the company's first foray into the virtualized storage arena.  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

• How to keep conflicts at bay on your ESXi host

  The book 'VMware vSphere Resource Management Essentials' can help administrators develop a deeper knowledge for better distribution of resources.  Continue Reading

• VMware VSAN shakes up the virtual storage realm

  VMware followers shared tips and news on Twitter following the general availability release of VMware VSAN.  Continue Reading

• Time-shaving tips courtesy of vSphere PowerCLI

  The book 'Learning PowerCLI' offers a basic introduction to the powerful automation tool that can shave time and reduce stress for administrators.  Continue Reading

• Can Horizon 6 close the distance with Citrix?

  Server virtualization leader VMware aims to close the market-share gap in the virtual desktop infrastructure arena by taking on Citrix.  Continue Reading

• How OS optimization can better the Horizon View experience

  To improve the end user experience, a Horizon View administrator can execute a number of OS tweaks to optimize the virtual desktop.  Continue Reading

• Winning VMware Fling a foreshadowing of a post-server OS world?

  VMware Fling Contest winner Steve Athanas talks about his suggestion that would ease the move from a Windows-based vCenter to a vCenter Server Appliance.  Continue Reading

• Tumult from VCP recertification change reverberates through IT world

  After VMware put an expiration date on VCP certification, the range of responses went from staunch agreement to outright disbelief.  Continue Reading

• Got ravenous VMs? Check your virtual memory management configuration

  While vSphere's automated routines typically dole out memory efficiently, there are times when manual intervention from an administrator is needed.  Continue Reading

• Excerpt gives vital vSphere 5.1 tips for vSphere Management Assistant

  The VMware vSphere 5.1 Cookbook shares simple recipes for the busy virtualization administrator who wants to tap into some new features.  Continue Reading

• What they're saying about the VMware-AirWatch acquisition

  VMware's acquisition of mobile device management vendor AirWatch set the Twitterverse abuzz with comments on its market effects and high price tag.  Continue Reading

• VMware enthusiasts buzzing about upgrades in vCAC 6.0

  After its mid-December release, VMware's vCAC 6.0 has generated buzz on social media, including tips, tutorials, reviews and more.  Continue Reading

• Is the future of VMware in good hands with Pat Gelsinger?

  A year with Pat Gelsinger as CEO has passed, and VMware professionals weigh in on his performance as compared to his predecessor, Paul Maritz.  Continue Reading