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• How to troubleshoot unexpected ESXi host reboots using crash logs

  When your ESXi host abruptly reboots, you can use logs to track the potential causes, whether they are planned, environmental or hardware-related. Continue Reading

• How to install ESXi on a USB drive and why you should

  With just a USB flash drive and an ISO image, you can install VMware ESXi. Learn how this can save you time and money, as well as two methods for installation. Continue Reading

• What to do when a CryptoLocker virus attacks

  Before a cryptovirus strikes, test and airgap your backups to make sure they work. Should you find yourself under attack, think carefully about your recovery process. Continue Reading

• How to resolve 5 common VMware SRM error messages

  You can use VMware Site Recovery Manager to protect your VMs and the apps that run on them. When SRM errors occur, follow these steps to easily resolve them. Continue Reading

• Understand VMware virtual machine files

  Effectively navigate each of the VMware VM file types, such as the flat.vmdk file and the VSWP file, to simplify VM management tasks. Continue Reading

• What to do when you can't deploy an OVF template

  Invalid certificates can keep OVF-based VM deployments from working properly. Luckily, admins can work around this issue by logging into the host or using the OVF Tool application.Continue Reading

• How VMware snapshots work and how to use them

  Disk snapshots can save VMware virtual servers from failed patches and upgrades. Easily create and manage various types of snapshot files with these strategies.Continue Reading

• Boost disk management in Windows efficiency with PowerCLI

  Extend a Windows hard disk in VMware vSphere with commands and functions from PowerCLI. Automate the management of hard disks with these steps focused on Windows Server 2012 R2.Continue Reading

• Upgrade vSphere 6.5 to 6.7 with this guide

  VMware administrators can upgrade vSphere using a simple process that includes numerous helpful wizards. Follow this guide to ensure a smooth upgrade.Continue Reading

• VCenter monitoring enables granular troubleshooting

  Combine vCenter logging and performance metrics to troubleshoot virtual systems. Hypervisors might add complexity, but they also offer new levels of insight.Continue Reading

• How do you enable centralized vCenter logging?

  Centralize vCenter log files with vRealize Log Insight. Configuration with vSphere is simple and enables the centralization and transmission of event and task logs.Continue Reading

• How do you reconfigure access to a VMkernel port?

  Use ESXi firewall configuration settings and VMkernel ports to control the levels of access that different services, such as Secure Shell, have to your management network.Continue Reading

• How do you prevent host isolation during network maintenance?

  The host in a VMware high availability cluster uses a heartbeat network that can incorrectly report host isolation. Reconfigure your settings to prevent this during maintenance.Continue Reading

• Set up a vSAN 2-node cluster for small or remote deployments

  Use a vSAN 2-node cluster for small and branch office deployments. Use a cluster with two physical hosts for data storage and a third server as a witness appliance.Continue Reading

• VMware microsegmentation in NSX trumps going sans SDN

  Software-defined networking can help plug security holes and minimize microsegmentation management tasks; it's worth a look for companies that haven't virtualized their networks yet.Continue Reading