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September 17, 2020 17 Sep'20
MinIO brings high-performance object storage to VMware Tanzu

MinIO brings software-defined, cloud-native object storage to VMware Cloud Foundation with Tanzu through the newly launched vSAN Data Persistence platform.
July 06, 2020 06 Jul'20
Spinning out VMware could give Dell long-term problems

If Dell decides to spin out VMware, some analysts think VMware would benefit the most. But Dell could also benefit from finding a new software partner.
June 04, 2020 04 Jun'20
New Dell EMC cloud offerings bolt Isilon onto VMware for AI

Dell EMC cloud reference architecture includes all-flash Isilon storage with Dell PowerEdge Servers and switching. VMware integrates Bitfusion GPU as a service for deep analysis.
January 27, 2016 27 Jan'16
Tucci on Dell-EMC acquisition: We know what we're doing

Although financial factors have deteriorated since Dell's $67 billion acquisition of EMC was announced, EMC's CEO said the megadeal is on track to close in 2016 as planned.

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4 considerations for vSphere disk provisioning

To provision disk space in vSphere, consider the following: The size of data stores you require, thin vs. thick provisioning, storage acceleration and managing free disk space. Continue Reading
Design a VMware environment with CPUs, storage in mind

A solid infrastructure is critical to smooth operations in the data center. Admins designing a VMware environment should think about CPUs, storage and reference architectures. Continue Reading
Design vSphere data stores with VM change and growth in mind

As the data inside a VM grows, you can make sure your storage accounts for that growth using a few methods, such as thin-provisioning VMDK files and limiting snapshots. Continue Reading

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How to set up a VMware home lab on a budget

Set up a small, energy-efficient, at-home VMware virtualization lab for under $1,000 by evaluating your PC, software subscription and storage options. Continue Reading
VMware vSAN vs. SAN: What are the differences?

VMware vSAN differs from a traditional SAN in a few crucial ways, including pooled vs. isolated storage, access management and optimization for different types of environments. Continue Reading
Evaluate vSphere vs. OpenStack for your organization

VMware vSphere offers extensive virtualization, while open source OpenStack provides comprehensive cloud building tools. Understand their differences before choosing one. Continue Reading

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Ensure VMware third-party support with the vendor's APIs

Admins can ensure third-party tools are VMware-compatible through the SDK and API Support program, which offers APIs that integrate third-party products with VMware environments. Continue Reading
How to survive in today's IT without DevOps and containers

If you don't write software, you might not require DevOps or containers in your data center. You don't need to give into the pressure to adopt them. Continue Reading
How to use SnapCenter for VMware backups

NetApp storage appliances and VMware's vSphere platform provide widely used data center resources. Combine their capabilities by using NetApp's SnapCenter to back up vSphere. Continue Reading

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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
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
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