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VMware and networking News
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February 14, 2018
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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.
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March 02, 2017
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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.
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February 25, 2015
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Feb'15
Midokura upgrade provides OpenStack deployment bridge
Midokura has refreshed MidoNet with features that provide a bridge for VMware customers looking to move to OpenStack without using proprietary virtual networking technology.
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August 20, 2013
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Aug'13
VMware DRS for networks: A new piece of the SDN puzzle
VMware will preview Network DRS at VMworld, but its core customers are still wrapping their heads around software-defined networking.
VMware and networking Get Started
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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
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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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Learn the basics of vSphere networking
When you design a vSphere network, keep in mind redundancy, network isolation and consistent configuration. These qualities ensure proper network performance. Continue Reading
Evaluate VMware and networking Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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NSX Intelligence evolves network security and load balancing
NSX Intelligence can bolster your zero-trust network security, provide microsegmentation analytics and balance loads in your network. Learn more about this new VMware product. Continue Reading
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Learn the ins and outs of NSX-T vs. NSX-V
NSX-V integrates tightly with vSphere, whereas NSX-T integrates with cloud and container platforms. Each version of NSX has its place, but NSX-T might be the way of the future. Continue Reading
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Refresh your networking knowledge with this NSX overview
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of VMware's network virtualization platform and answer any lingering questions you may have about NSX in this overview. Continue Reading
Manage VMware and networking
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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NSX technology shifts virtual administrator responsibilities
Network virtualization will change the data center, and virtualization administrators must keep up. Collaboration is essential as silos disappear and technology evolves. Continue Reading
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How do you use AppDefense for VMware application monitoring?
VMware AppDefense secures an application by monitoring deviations from its normal behavior. Its core functions establish a baseline, measure behavior and try to correct it. Continue Reading
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Change VMkernel port MTU size to reduce packet fragmentation
A high maximum transmission unit size creates fewer frames, which lowers the risk of collisions and reduces overhead. The key is figuring out how high an MTU size is too high. Continue Reading
Problem Solve VMware and networking 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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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
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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
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Can you upgrade older versions of vSphere Distributed Switch to vSphere 6?
The latest version of vSphere brings new capabilities to the vSphere Distributed Switch. So how do you go about upgrading an outdated version of vDS? Continue Reading