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• Follow these steps for a clean vCSA 6.5 installation and setup

  The new VMware vCSA 6.5 is a departure from previous versions in that it runs a Photon OS and allows users to launch the installer while running Windows, Linux or Mac. Continue Reading

• Picking the right design for VMware vRealize Orchestrator

  Choosing the right vRealize Orchestrator design option will determine how effective your environment runs. This chapter excerpt can help you make the right decision. Continue Reading

• A no-fuss guide to an ESXi 6.5 upgrade

  The latest version of VMware vSphere comes with a substantial version upgrade for its core hypervisor platform. Implement an ESXi upgrade by following these steps. Continue Reading

• Advice to navigate the growing NSX certification track

  The growth of the NSX certification track is just one example of how VMware's network virtualization offering is turning into a core component for the company. Continue Reading

• VMware NSX vExpert program the latest in network virtualization growth

  Building on the success of its vExpert loyalty program, VMware has created the NSX vExpert program to stimulate customer interest in its networking and security offering. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • VMware vRealize Log Insight (formerly vCenter Log Insight)
  • VMware Cloud on AWS
  • VMware vSphere Client
  • VMware vCenter Server (formerly VMware VirtualCenter)

  • VMware NSX
  • VMware vCloud Director (VMware vCD)
  • vSphere HA (VMware High Availability)
  • VMware vSAN (formerly Virtual SAN)

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• New vSphere 6.5 features: Updates to DRS, High Availability and more

  The latest version of vSphere offers major improvements to VMware resource management services, including the Distributed Resource Scheduler and High Availability.Continue Reading

• VMware vCenter Server 6.5 improves uptime for High Availability

  Downtime can be costly and dangerous for businesses. The latest version of VMware High Availability, included in Sphere 6.5, seeks to reduce downtime, but still needs a little work.Continue Reading

• New VMware VIC components set to challenge Docker containers

  VMware has introduced two new components, Harbor for container images and Admiral for managing containers, to vSphere Integrated Containers.Continue Reading

• VMware Access Point allows safe access to end-user computing resources

  VMware Access Point relies on authentication, verification and isolation to create a secure gateway through which users can access end-user computing resources.Continue Reading

• New features help VMware Horizon Client take step forward

  Just-in-Time desktops and VMware Instant Clone are two features that make Horizon 7 attractive to users.Continue Reading

• VMware vCloud Air Hybrid Cloud Manager

  VMware vCloud Air Hybrid Cloud Manager uses a network extension to allow users to manage both on and off-premises from a single interface.Continue Reading

• VMware focuses on simplicity in vSphere version 6.5

  One of VMware's goals for vSphere 6.5 was to create a simplified user experience, and with features like a new vSphere Client and improved VM management, the company may meet that goal.Continue Reading

• Horizon View 7.0.1 and 7.0.2 add flexibility to features

  VMware Horizon View 7.0.1 and 7.0.2 brings flexibility to the features that were released in the original version earlier this season.Continue Reading

• AWS and VMware forge cloud partnership for better integration

  AWS and VMware have formed an alliance to bring better cloud integration to customers, forcing other cloud providers to get creative in order to stay competitive.Continue Reading

• The life, death and resurrection of transparent page sharing

  TPS was a useful memory management feature until VMware turned it off over security concerns. Fortunately, you can restore its full functionality with a few simple steps.Continue Reading