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March 11, 2016
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Mar'16
VMware boasts NSX security functions at RSA 2016
VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger talked about where the security world stands, where it can go and how NSX fits in.
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September 29, 2015
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Sep'15
vSphere integrated containers and other updates excite at VMworld 2015
A new version of vSphere wasn't announced at VMworld, but the new technologies that were left users excited for the future
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August 28, 2015
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Aug'15
Extra perk of VMUG Advantage is extended licensing program
It's not a rebirth of the VMware Technology Network, but VMUG Advantage gives subscribers a trial period of a year for several VMware products.
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February 16, 2015
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Feb'15
VMware's growth tied to innovation and acquisition
VMware's origin started with five employees and an idea to abstract hardware. Now the company is evolving faster thanks to a rapid succession of acquisitions.
VMware ESX and ESXi administrative tips Get Started
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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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How are VMware thin provisioning and thick provisioning different?
Thin provisioning helps ensure that organizations don't waste storage capacity, which is a potential pitfall of thick provisioning. But thin provisioning requires more monitoring. Continue Reading
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VMware vSphere Client
The VMware vSphere Client is a web-based application that connects to the vCenter Server so IT administrators can manage installations and handle inventory objects in a vSphere deployment. Continue Reading
Evaluate VMware ESX and ESXi administrative tips Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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VMware virtual recovery and backup best practices and tools
Protect your VMware environments with this compilation of virtual recovery methods and backup procedures. 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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Understand the basics of VMware container technology
In response to the popularity of container technology in enterprise infrastructure, VMware has developed its own support services and management tools to run Docker containers. Continue Reading
Manage VMware ESX and ESXi administrative tips
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Navigate vROps dashboard options in the Service Discovery MP
Admins can view infrastructure information in the services relationship, VM relationships, service distribution and service visibility dashboards of the vROps Service Discovery MP. Continue Reading
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VMware management pack version 2.0 features and requirements
Version 2.0 of the vRealize Operations Service Discovery Management Pack has been updated with user-defined service discovery, but consider the prerequisites before upgrading. Continue Reading
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What does vRealize Operations Service Discovery MP do?
The vRealize Operations Service Discovery MP automatically discovers services running on VMs, as well as the relationships and interdependencies between VMs based on network traffic patterns. Continue Reading
Problem Solve VMware ESX and ESXi administrative tips 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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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
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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
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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