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Find out how your VMware storage options stack up
The storage option that your VMware leans on is crucial to performance, but choosing the right one can be tough. Check out this e-guide to explore the differences between NAS, iSCSI, flash, and block storage to get an idea on how to decide.
VMware basics News
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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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February 16, 2015
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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.
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July 31, 2014
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Jul'14
Interests go beyond technology at VMworld 2014
The annual VMware event is expected to draw more than 20,000 but, for some, the company's products aren't the only selling point.
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July 10, 2014
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Jul'14
New VMware beta program aims to kill vSphere 2015 bugs
The vSphere 2015 beta party is no longer invite-only. VMware pros hope the new program will reduce the amount of bugs in the next version of vSphere.
VMware basics Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Understand VMware virtual machine files
Effectively navigate each of the VMware VM file types, such as the flat.vmdk file and the VSWP file, to simplify VM management tasks. Continue Reading
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hardware virtualization
Hardware virtualization, which is also known as server virtualization or simply virtualization, is the abstraction of computing resources from the software that uses those resources. 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
Evaluate VMware basics Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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New vSphere HTML5 client features, future direction explained
VMware's updated vSphere HTML5 client includes a list of new and improved features, but the bigger news is that it's the company's first true cross-platform management interface. Continue Reading
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Examine the history of vSphere Flash client -- and its downfall
To see why the vSphere web client failed to live up to expectations and learn from those mistakes, study its development and the technological landscape at the time. Continue Reading
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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
Manage VMware basics
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Deploy a VM from a template with VMware PowerCLI
Quickly create and deploy VMs from templates using Packer or PowerCLI rather than doing so from scratch via installation media. This helpful how-to walks you through the steps. Continue Reading
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VMware for small business deployments becomes more realistic
An expensive upgrade path often limited VMware SMB deployments, but recent price shifts are making it easier for SMBs to expand their usage of VMware's ecosystem. Continue Reading
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Hybrid cloud, SDDC products boost quarterly VMware revenue
According to VMware's Q3 2018 earnings report, the company received a nice boost from VMware Cloud on AWS, but NSX and vSAN remain the biggest contributors to VMware revenue. Continue Reading
Problem Solve VMware basics 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 configure ESXi time sync through the vSphere Web Client?
Configuring ESXi time sync should be a top priority for admins once installation is complete -- failure to do so could result in application failure, VM issues and more. Continue Reading