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February 14, 2018 14 Feb'18
VMware NSX integration push ramps up to reinforce IT ties

With tighter integration between its NSX and its cloud and virtualization offerings, VMware aims to reinforce its networking chops with enterprise IT.
March 02, 2017 02 Mar'17
SDN service for sale ... from a healthcare provider?

Early NSX adopter BayState Health is weighing the possibility of a future as an SDN service provider -- using multi-tenancy to run other organizations' networks parallel to its own.
March 31, 2011 31 Mar'11
Why’s the Nexus 1000V the only third-party distributed virtual switch?

Nearly three years after its debut, the Cisco Nexus 1000V is still the only third-party distributed virtual switch for VMware.

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Learn how to configure NSX firewall rules

VMware NSX users can configure firewall rules into specific policies to protect individual VMs, regardless of their location in the virtual infrastructure. Continue Reading
VMware security best practices guide

Without the proper security, you could put your entire VMware environment at risk. These best practices can keep your hosts and VMs safe from potential attacks. Continue Reading
Test your VMware NSX-T, NSX-V knowledge

VMware's software, NSX, enables admins to stand up networking in a software-defined data center. Take this quiz to ensure you're getting the most out of NSX. Continue Reading

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VMware SDN enhances network service allocation automation

VMware's Modern Network framework helps spur NSX to be a viable contender in the SDN market. Continue Reading
VMware SD-WAN by VeloCloud optimizes edge device connectivity

VMware's SD-WAN product provides optimized edge device connectivity to deliver workloads and data to end users, but a few issues dampen its benefits. Continue Reading
VMware on SmartNICs accelerates virtualization

You can run ESXi on a SmartNIC to boost the networking, security and compute performance of a VMware environment. Continue Reading

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NSX virtual switch types enhance networking capabilities

NSX-T supports both the N-VDS and VDS switches. But N-VDS requires its own network adapters, while VDS uses all network adapters from a single switch for all network types. Continue Reading
Use NSX firewall best practices to improve security

VM security is integral to a healthy data center. VMware's NSX-T software offers comprehensive security measures through firewalls. Make them work with a few best practices. Continue Reading
VMware network monitoring strategies for better performance

VMware network virtualization complicates how admins monitor network traffic. With best practices and monitoring tools, they can improve network performance. Continue Reading

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How to connect VMware Workstation virtual machines to the Internet

Learn how to configure VMware Workstation virtual networks, including connecting guest virtual machines to the Internet, use the Virtual Network Editor and more. Continue Reading
How do you reconfigure access to a VMkernel port?

Use ESXi firewall configuration settings and VMkernel ports to control the levels of access that different services, such as Secure Shell, have to your management network. Continue Reading
VMware microsegmentation in NSX trumps going sans SDN

Software-defined networking can help plug security holes and minimize microsegmentation management tasks; it's worth a look for companies that haven't virtualized their networks yet. Continue Reading