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September 29, 2015 29 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
February 16, 2015 16 Feb'15
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.
July 10, 2014 10 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.
May 09, 2013 09 May'13
VMware administrator job description calls for vSphere, cloud know-how

VSphere experience is a must-have in job listings for VMware administrators, but vCloud and Hyper-V know-how are on hiring managers' wish lists too.

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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
3 VMware disk types you should know: Raw, thick and thin

Raw, thick and thin disks offer portability and file storage efficiency. But each type has its pros and cons, including slower write speeds, less security and increased capacity. Continue Reading
How to integrate Active Directory and vCenter Server

Admins who connect AD with vCenter Server can grant users authorization for and access to VMs, storage and compute resources in vSphere. To do so, follow these configuration steps. Continue Reading

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VMware general support for vSphere 6 ended; know your options

VMware ended general support for vSphere 6.0 in March 2020. If you still use this version of vSphere, you should know your options moving forward. 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
Hyper-V vs. vSphere: How do the latest versions stack up?

Microsoft recently released Windows Server 2019, so how do the features in this version of Hyper-V compare to VMware's virtualization platform? Continue Reading

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Master the differences of hot and cold migrations in VMware

Hot and cold migrations move VMs differently throughout VMware infrastructure. A hot migration doesn't require downtime, while a cold migration moves powered-off VMs. Continue Reading
5 considerations for efficient VMware design

Designing a VMware environment requires you to consider many factors, such as storage, CPUs, security and VM density. A few tips can keep your design simple and elegant. Continue Reading
Is VMware SRM disaster recovery a good fit for your DR plan?

VMware Site Recovery Manager brings a number of benefits to the disaster recovery process. One of the lesser known roles of SRM is as a planning tool. Continue Reading

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Tips to increase ESXi host security

Harden your ESXi hosts against potential threats with AD integration and advanced settings modifications to keep your data center safer. Continue Reading
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 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