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VMware ESX and ESXi administrative tips News

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VMware boasts NSX security functions at RSA 2016

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VMware ESX and ESXi administrative tips Get Started

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How to upgrade from VCSA 6.5 to 6.7 -- both online and off

Use the online VCSA management interface, VAMI, or an ISO file from VMware to get started with your online or offline VCSA upgrade. Continue Reading
3 PowerCLI snapshot management cmdlets you can use

You can use PowerCLI to manage snapshots in vSphere. With just three cmdlets, you can create, revert to and remove snapshots to keep your environment running smoothly. Continue Reading
Back up VMware environments with these best practices and tips

When you back up a VMware environment, use best practices to guide you, and weigh pros and cons of different methods. You can also automate backups and use third-party tools. Continue Reading

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Evaluate VMware ESX and ESXi administrative tips Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

How AppDefense works to detect app and VM anomalies

AppDefense, a newer addition to the VMware security tool portfolio and part of the vSphere Platinum edition, helps organizations detect security related anomalies in VMs and applications. Continue Reading
Learn which edge data center types are best to virtualize

You can implement ESXi on ARM -- or other RISC processors -- in micro and nano data centers. A nano data center is more specialized but also more limited than a micro data center. Continue Reading
What's the difference between VMware vCenter and vSphere?

VMware Certified Instructor Rob Bastiaansen addresses the difference between VMware vSphere and vCenter, and where in the mix the ESXi hypervisor fits. Continue Reading

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Manage VMware ESX and ESXi administrative tips

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Implement edge virtualization to ease device management

Virtualization at the edge offers pros and cons. By virtualizing edge devices, admins can use a familiar management platform for devices both in and out of the data center. Continue Reading
Secure VMware environments with these tools and tips

VMware security relies on products such as AppDefense and NSX, as well as the vigilance of admins. Certain acquisitions bring additional security measures into play. Continue Reading
Examine the major vSphere 6.7 updates you'll see in U3

VMware's most recent update to vSphere -- vSphere 6.7 U3 -- supports several technologies such as Zen 2 processors and includes features such as vmx-15. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve VMware ESX and ESXi administrative tips Issues

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How to resolve a vSphere TPM error

If you encounter a host TPM attestation alarm -- meaning the system cannot verify your host -- in vSphere 6.7, you can modify settings in the server's UEFI to troubleshoot. Continue Reading
How to keep VM sprawl in check

Virtualization improves hardware use, but the pendulum can swing the other way and result in an overallocation of resources. Here's how to maintain the balance. Continue Reading
Top 25 VMware ESXi commands

This VMware ESXi command line cheat sheet is a must-have resource for IT professionals who maintain and troubleshoot ESXi. Continue Reading

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