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VMware

VMware is a virtualization and cloud computing software provider based in Palo Alto, Calif. Continue Reading
Host OS (host operating system)

A host OS is the software installed on a computer that interacts with the underlying hardware in a computer using virtualization technology. Continue Reading
VMware vCenter Server Linked Mode

VMware vCenter Server Linked Mode is a tool that allows administrators a consolidated view of management zones and allows servers to support an increased number of virtual machines. Continue Reading

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Set up the VMware vCenter Server Appliance with Mac or Linux

The vSphere Web Client has long stood in the way of Linux administrators who wish to set up vCSA. Fortunately, vSphere versions 6.5 and later rectify this issue. Continue Reading
The best VMware product guide: Hypervisors, desktop products and cloud services

If you're looking for a quick overview of all of VMware's products, this guide is what you've been looking for. In part one of the two-part series, learn about VMware's different hypervisors, desktop products and cloud services. Continue Reading
VMware Server how-to: Clean up snapshot files to free disk space

Frustrated with how much space your virtual machines demand? Read this tip by Andrew Kutz and learn how to recover some virtual hard disk space. Continue Reading

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How to monitor CPU, memory and networking in VMware vCSA 6.5

Admins can monitor CPU and memory use, manage network settings and get updates through the new-look vCenter Server Appliance Management Interface. Continue Reading
VMware Orchestrator

VMware Orchestrator is a free vCenter feature that helps automate VMware vCloud Suite, vSphere and other virtualization management system processes. Continue Reading
How to perform a virtual desktop migration between Type 1 hypervisors

There are numerous tools available for virtual desktop migration from one platform to another, but not all of them support all the popular disk formats. Continue Reading

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Installing a CIM provider to improve vSphere Client host monitoring

While ESXi includes support for many popular hardware platforms, comprehensive server health monitoring with the vSphere Client sometimes requires installing the correct CIM provider. Continue Reading
How to install and prepare Linux for VMware: Linux series

Before you can start running virtual machines, you have to install Linux and prep it for VMware. Find out how in part three of this series. Continue Reading
How VMware works: Windows series

This guide provides instructions for installing, configuring (with a focus on high security) and maintaining a successful production instance of VMware Server on Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. Continue Reading