Tips

Tips

• VMware Horizon 6 dukes it out with Citrix Workspace Suite

  In the end-user computing arena, which virtualization suite has the edge in key areas, such as VDI and mobile management?  Continue Reading

• What a desktop assessment can do for you

  Is every physical desktop a candidate for virtualization? A desktop assessment can help make this determination before a major VDI investment is made.  Continue Reading

• Tighten up security with the vSphere hardening guide

  Administrators can tweak the security settings in their vSphere environment with help from a spreadsheet from VMware.  Continue Reading

• Toggling between VMware virtual switch options

  VMware offers two options for virtual switches that share basic functions, but only one comes with the top-of-the-line license option.  Continue Reading

• Restore VM back from the dead with this utility

  It's not often that a systems administrator gets a broken virtual machine that needs to be imported, but the recovery effort helps reinforce a few important lessons.  Continue Reading

• Modern VMware administration gets makeover

  The evolution of IT as a service has resulted in the development of products that help ease the growing demands on the busy systems administrator.  Continue Reading

• VMware's EVO:RAIL steers IT to ponder hyperconverged path

  The need for easier-to-deploy and simpler-to-manage infrastructures have many IT shops considering the benefits of a hyperconverged infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Can the perks in Fusion 7 Pro persuade you to upgrade?

  With Fusion 7, VMware split the desktop hypervisor product into a standard and a pro version. Should you get the more expensive professional version?  Continue Reading

• VMware VCAP changes highlight a necessary evil in IT

  Change is the only constant in IT, which means workers in this field need to show now more than ever they have the qualifications to run the data center.  Continue Reading

• Using SSD cache can extend storage array lifespan

  Administrators in a vSphere environment can improve workload performance using SSDs, but knowing your workload needs can prevent spending more than you should.  Continue Reading

• How to execute a virtual hardware upgrade -- and Ctrl-Z a faulty one

  Administrators who want to get the most out of their virtualization investments will need to perform an upgrade to the virtual hardware, and know how to undo the change if problems arise.  Continue Reading

• Avoiding obstacles to keep vSphere environments secure

  When new vulnerabilities arise in your data center, you may surprise yourself at how staying creative and adaptable can sometimes reveal the best solution to the problem.  Continue Reading

• How are SSD garbage collection, wear leveling and TRIM different?

  While using solid-state drives in a vSphere environment can give a boost to VMs that require high performance, it's important to know how certain longevity features function in the storage hardware.  Continue Reading

• Commonly missed VMware best practices

  Many vSphere administrators can help themselves by checking over a few key areas that are frequently misconfigured.  Continue Reading

• How to troubleshoot VMware vCloud Automation Center issues

  Deploying vCloud Automation Center -- now called vRealize Automation -- may not go smoothly, but there are several key areas to look over when troubleshooting.  Continue Reading