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The storage option that your VMware leans on is crucial to performance, but choosing the right one can be tough. Check out this e-guide to explore the differences between NAS, iSCSI, flash, and block storage to get an idea on how to decide.
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June 24, 2013
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Jun'13
VMware's free vCenter Certificate Automation Tool simplifies updates
VMware's vCenter Certificate Automation Tool is barely out of beta, but users are optimistic it will ease the nightmarish certificate update process.
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December 23, 2010
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Dec'10
VMware Site Recovery Manager: An exclusive look at the future
In the future, VMware Site Recovery Manager will have host-based replication and other new features. Expert Mike Laverick previews these yet-to-be-released VMware SRM capabilities.
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April 12, 2010
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Apr'10
Five must-have vSphere PowerCLI scripts
The vSphere PowerCLI command line tool can make an administrator's life much easier by automating tedious, repetitive task. Here are five PowerCLI scripts you can't live without.
Scripting administrative tasks Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Use these PowerCLI cmdlets to automate VMware vSphere
Take advantage of these PowerCLI cmdlets to copy files to and from local machines to VMware VMs. For complex tasks, a programmatic interface enables easier management than a GUI. Continue Reading
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Use Ansible in vSphere to automate management tasks
Ansible is a powerful tool to simplify and automate management duties in VMware vSphere environments. Ansible eases VM provisioning, as well as some vMotion tasks. Continue Reading
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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
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Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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VMware vRealize Automation 7.4 adds detailed customization
VMware recently updated vRealize Automation to include a variety of detailed customization options that enable admins to shape the product to the needs of end-users. Continue Reading
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Enable VMware automation with these top tools and techniques
Virtualized infrastructures are more complex than ever before. Automation enables IT staff to do more in less time and focus on demanding projects rather than routine tasks. Continue Reading
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Comparing and contrasting vSphere PowerCLI and vRealize Orchestrator
Although vSphere PowerCLI and vRealize Orchestrator accomplish many of the same things, they go about automation in distinctly unique ways. Continue Reading
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Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Use Terraform and vSphere to declare and manage VMs
Terraform and VMware form an ideal combination for IT administrators seeking efficient ways to manage vSphere VMs and resource pools. Model your management on these code examples. Continue Reading
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Use Terraform, VMware vSphere to enable declarative configuration
Go beyond traditional vSphere management with Terraform, which enables infrastructure configuration as code. Use commands to set the providers, data centers and compute clusters. Continue Reading
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Use esxcli commands for vSphere management, troubleshooting
The esxcli command set provides administrators with an easy to use set of commands to configure, manage and troubleshoot a vSphere-based infrastructure. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Scripting administrative tasks Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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
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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
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Build a more effective approach to vSphere troubleshooting
While there are several ways a vSphere administrator can save time and trouble before disaster visits the data center, there are a few measures to take while correcting an issue to keep a problem from growing into a full-blown catastrophe. Continue Reading