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Problem solve

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• 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

• Keep tabs on your data center for VM sprawl management

  Having too many unnecessary VMs on a network strains CPU, memory and storage resources. It's up to the virtualization administrator to create a VM sprawl management plan. Continue Reading

• Control VM sprawl with the right management tools

  Virtualization sprawl is the result of careless resource provisioning, and it can waste valuable computing resources, but, with the right tactics, it's possible to control VM sprawl. Continue Reading

• How do you upgrade VM hardware, and what are the benefits?

  You can set up your infrastructure to better take advantage of new technology in just a few steps. Perform a VM version upgrade to get the most out of what you have. Continue Reading

• Configure ESXi Autostart to streamline host patching

  Enabling ESXi Autostart can save you time and effort when managing VMs. Learn how to configure Autostart VMs in VMware host settings to make patching hosts easier.Continue Reading

• Use ESXi host logs to troubleshoot an unexpected reboot

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

• Recover an ESXi root password for stand-alone and vCenter hosts

  A forgotten ESXi root password can stop you in your tracks. Avoid dodgy quick fixes and learn the proper way to recover a root password for vCenter-connected and stand-alone hosts.Continue Reading

• How do you use VMware ESXi logs to troubleshoot your host?

  With access to logs, you can troubleshoot your ESXi host and track issues as they crop up. You can access your logs via the console or a web browser with only a few simple steps.Continue Reading

• How can a vSAN-HCI combination complete your VM environment?

  HCI can streamline data centers, but its modular approach poses storage challenges. Use vSAN to complete your virtual environment, and avoid unnecessary work.Continue Reading

• Change VMkernel port MTU size to reduce packet fragmentation

  A high maximum transmission unit size creates fewer frames, which lowers the risk of collisions and reduces overhead. The key is figuring out how high an MTU size is too high.Continue Reading

• VMware uses machine learning algorithms for proactive problem solving

  Machine learning requires massive amounts of data to identify issues before they occur. VMware uses Skyline proactive support technology to more efficiently farm that data.Continue Reading

• Integrate Ceph object storage in a VMware vSphere environment

  It can be challenging to integrate Ceph in a VMware environment, but with the right interface, vSphere administrators can reap the rewards of object storage.Continue Reading

• How does SIOC use storage policies to optimize workload performance?

  Storage bottlenecks can take a serious toll on storage latency and VM performance. How can administrators use SIOC storage policies to eliminate storage contention?Continue Reading

• What issues can storage I/O control present in vSphere?

  Storage I/O control can be an effective way to handle occasional storage sharing issues, but it is not always suitable for every virtual machine.Continue Reading