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• Using VMware vSphere Hypervisor to build a free infrastructure

  The VMware vSphere Hypervisor, the free version of ESXi, lacks advanced features. But it can still work as the foundation for a free virtual infrastructure. Continue Reading

• Virtual machine security: A look at HyTrust Appliance

  Secure your VMs and ensure compliance with virtual machine management tools. The HyTrust Appliance boosts virtual machine security by controlling access to individual VMs. Continue Reading

• Cool VMware Workstation 7.1 features: Unity and Capture Movie

  Inspired by a recent snowboarding trip, a VMware expert breaks free of his VMware Workstation 7.1 rut and explores its Unity and Capture Movie features. Continue Reading

• Using free virtual appliances for VMware networking and monitoring

  For cost-conscious IT pros, free virtual appliances are viable VMware networking and monitoring options. These free virtual appliances have the features small environments need. Continue Reading

• VMware Fusion for Mac: Advanced tips for power users

  VMware Fusion for Mac can virtualize multiple OSes on Mac OS X. VMware Fusion's advanced features optimize performance and allow users to control VMs through remote sessions. Continue Reading

• Finalizing a VMware vCD home lab installation

  At the end of a VMware vCD installation, you must load the vCD components and Sysprep. Mike Laverick explains the steps and offers his final thoughts on creating a vCD home lab.Continue Reading

• VMware administration and management: Five quick tips

  VMware administration and management can be a burden, and unforeseen issues can arise. But if you master these VMware administration tips, you'll minimize the uncertainty.Continue Reading

• How to install VMware vCenter Chargeback

  VMware vCenter Chargeback allows administrators to measure virtual infrastructure costs. Once you install VMware Chargeback, you're on your way to building a private cloud.Continue Reading

• Give a hoot! How to reduce e-waste with VMware technologies

  VMware technologies can reduce e-waste. As computer equipment becomes obsolete, it's often disposed of improperly. So give a hoot, and virtualize to extend equipment shelf life.Continue Reading

• VMware Fusion performance tips for Mac users

  VMware Fusion for Mac allows you to run multiple guest OSes on Mac OS X, but VMware Fusion performance depends on several variables, including memory and hardware configuration.Continue Reading

• Profile management alternatives for VMware View 4.5

  VMware View 4.5 has no profile management feature, but there are other ways to provide customized, consistent virtual desktops in View 4.5.Continue Reading

• VMware ThinApp explained

  Application virtualization with VMware ThinApp can offer many advantages, especially around flexibility and security. But VMware ThinApp isn't a good fit for all applications.Continue Reading

• How to fix broken icons in VMware Fusion 3

  Quickly describes how to fix broken icons in VMware Fusion 3.Continue Reading

• Security certificates and RPM installation in vCloud Director

  Having trouble generating SSL security certificates or managing the RPM installation process? Expert Mike Laverick outlines these VMware vCloud Director installation steps.Continue Reading

• Forwarding event logs to a centralized logging system for compliance

  Sometimes, it's necessary to forward event logs to a centralized logging system. In VMware infrastructure, you have several centralized logging options, including a Syslog serverContinue Reading