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March 31, 2021 31 Mar'21
VMware offers new subscription for hybrid cloud deployments

An offering dubbed VMware Cloud presents a new option for customers that want to pursue hybrid cloud strategies supported by a subscription model, but it has limitations.
September 30, 2020 30 Sep'20
VMware Tanzu Kubernetes strategy hits integration milestone

VMware follows competitors in shipping a fully integrated Kubernetes infrastructure package, but vSphere tie-ins and a strong AWS partnership will bolster its enterprise appeal.
September 29, 2020 29 Sep'20
VMware buys SaltStack for security, configuration management

The acquisition of SaltStack will help VMware build event-driven security automation and configuration management into vRealize Automation, as open source Salt gains VMware's backing.
March 10, 2020 10 Mar'20
VMware's Kubernetes-based products ease container migration

VMware has rolled out a basket of Kubernetes-based offerings to help users prepare for container migration as a way to modernize their apps and maintain investments in vSphere.

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How to use GitHub vRA integration to keep track of blueprints

VMware vRA Cloud Assembly supports integration with a GitHub respository. Use this setup to maintain version control of vRA deployments. Continue Reading
Get to know the VMware HCX platform

HCX connects on-premises systems, private clouds, VMware Cloud on AWS and hosted cloud infrastructures, creating a hybrid or multi-cloud environment for vSphere workloads. Continue Reading
Considerations for a VMware Cloud on AWS workload migration

Before moving a workload to VMware Cloud on AWS, think over your priorities regarding that workload's importance as well as technical considerations such as whether it makes sense in the cloud. Continue Reading

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Compare VMware cloud offerings for AWS, Azure and Google

With VMware cloud offerings, enterprises can integrate on-premises and public cloud infrastructures into a common IT environment. Explore the offerings from AWS, Azure and Google. Continue Reading
Inside VMware Cloud Foundation components in 4.0

In 2020, VMware released version 4 of VMware Cloud Foundation. Before deciding whether to upgrade, consider how updates to other key VMware products affect VCF. Continue Reading
What's new with VCF 4.0?

The latest major release of VMware Cloud Foundation features more integration with Kubernetes, which means easier container orchestration for your vSphere environment. Continue Reading

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VMware HCX 4.0 enhances VM migration, network capabilities

VMware's updates to its HCX product in version 4.0 enhance VM migration and conversion with real-time prediction, usability improvements and advanced migration and network details. Continue Reading
VRealize Operations 8.1 supports cloud workloads

Version 8.1 of vRealize Operations enables VMware admins to monitor capacity and resource utilization for cloud workloads, as well as legacy applications. Continue Reading
VMware-Pivotal acquisition leads to better cloud infrastructure

VMware acquired Pivotal in 2019 to bolster its cloud infrastructure lineup. Now, more than a year later, learn what Pivotal has brought to VMware and what still needs doing. Continue Reading

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How will vSphere admins handle container virtualization?

The latest wave of virtualization is poised to sweep through data centers, but questions swirl around the ownership and management of these applications. Continue Reading
How to troubleshoot VMware vCloud Automation Center issues

Deploying vCloud Automation Center -- now called vRealize Automation -- may not go smoothly, but there are several key areas to look over when troubleshooting. Continue Reading
VMware vCHS options: Dedicated cloud vs. virtual private cloud

VMware's vCloud Hybrid Service is available in two flavors: dedicated cloud and virtual private cloud, which differ in terms of price and scale. Continue Reading