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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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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.
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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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Use vCenter maps to get better insight into your environment
Managing a VMware environment can be complex, but a single mapping tool can smooth the process significantly by showing the relationships between objects. Continue Reading
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VMware DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler)
VMware DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler) is a utility that balances computing workloads with available resources in a virtualized environment. The utility is part of a virtualization suite called VMware Infrastructure 3. Continue Reading
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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
Evaluate VMware basics Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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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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What are the limitations of free ESXi?
VMware's ESXi hypervisor is free to license and use, but its capabilities are limited without vSphere. You get what you pay for. Continue Reading
Manage VMware basics
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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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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
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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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
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Top 25 VMware ESXi commands
This VMware ESXi command line cheat sheet is a must-have resource for IT professionals who maintain and troubleshoot ESXi. Continue Reading
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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