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August 28, 2015 28 Aug'15
Extra perk of VMUG Advantage is extended licensing program

It's not a rebirth of the VMware Technology Network, but VMUG Advantage gives subscribers a trial period of a year for several VMware products.
September 30, 2013 30 Sep'13
VMware VCA exam is the first step in new certification tracks

The VMware Certified Associate (VCA) exam, while not overly technical, can help people who need to prove they understand various VMware technologies.
April 12, 2010 12 Apr'10
Five must-have vSphere PowerCLI scripts

The vSphere PowerCLI command line tool can make an administrator's life much easier by automating tedious, repetitive task. Here are five PowerCLI scripts you can't live without.
January 07, 2010 07 Jan'10
How to steal a virtual machine and its data in 3 easy steps

Stealing a virtual machine and its data is pretty easy. If you know how it's done, you can figure out how to prevent it and avoid some potentially costly administrative missteps.

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VMware skills extend beyond virtualization into SDDCs

VMware's technology is growing, and IT admins must grow their skills in kind. The admin role is growing beyond virtualization, and a holistic view of IT is increasingly necessary. Continue Reading
How do you manually download VMware Tools ISO images?

VMware Tools optimizes VMs within a vSphere infrastructure. Although it's typically bundled with ESXi hosts, you can also manually install VMware Tools via an ISO image. Continue Reading
How to install and configure the vSphere Replication appliance

VMware vSphere Replication can help copy virtual machines from one host to another, or even one data center to another. Here's how to install and configure it. Continue Reading

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How do you change ESXi 6.5 host names and DNS configuration?

Admins have options when it comes to changing an ESXi 6.5 host name, but only the vSphere Web Client has full functionality in the latest release. Continue Reading
Prepare yourself for these VMware administrator interview questions

Before you get to your VMware interview, prepare yourself with these questions. Continue Reading
Virtualization skills pay the bills: Essential knowledge for admins

Virtualization may be an established technology, but that doesn't mean it's stopped evolving. In order to keep up, administrators must constantly acquire new virtualization skills. Continue Reading

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Deploy a virtual container host with vSphere Integrated Containers

VMware vSphere Integrated Containers uses virtual container hosts and Docker commands to deploy, test and run virtual containers in a vSphere environment. Continue Reading
How to monitor CPU, memory and networking in VMware vCSA 6.5

Admins can monitor CPU and memory use, manage network settings and get updates through the new-look vCenter Server Appliance Management Interface. Continue Reading
What direction should you go in with your VMware test lab?

There are a number of details to consider when building a VMware home lab but there are some general best practices to follow. Continue Reading

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How to install ESXi on a USB drive and why you should

With just a USB flash drive and an ISO image, you can install VMware ESXi. Learn how this can save you time and money, as well as two methods for installation. Continue Reading
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
Remove snapshots without issue by being prepared

Data center admins often run into problems when it comes to snapshot removal. The best way to avoid these issues is to prevent them in the first place. Continue Reading