Tips

Tips

• VMware vSphere 6.5 puts emphasis on security, applications

  VMware debuts new security features, such as Secure Boot and VM Encryption, and added the ability to run any application on the same vSphere host in vSphere 6.5.  Continue Reading

• VMware focuses on simplicity in vSphere version 6.5

  One of VMware's goals for vSphere 6.5 was to create a simplified user experience, and with features like a new vSphere Client and improved VM management, the company may meet that goal.  Continue Reading

• Horizon View 7.0.1 and 7.0.2 add flexibility to features

  VMware Horizon View 7.0.1 and 7.0.2 brings flexibility to the features that were released in the original version earlier this season.  Continue Reading

• Photon Controller is the next piece of VMware's container puzzle

  Photon Controller is one piece, along with Photon Operating System and Photon Machine, which make up Photon Platform.  Continue Reading

• AWS and VMware forge cloud partnership for better integration

  AWS and VMware have formed an alliance to bring better cloud integration to customers, forcing other cloud providers to get creative in order to stay competitive.  Continue Reading

• Get a holistic view of your network with vRealize Network Insight

  VMware vRealize Network Insight promises to provide a comprehensive view of the network, as well as better NSX management. We put it to the test to see if this promise holds up.  Continue Reading

• VMware brings Linux VDI out of obscurity with Horizon for Linux

  VMware takes advantage of Sun Microsystems' loss by bringing the once-niche Linux VDI out of the shadows and into the sun with Horizon 7 for Linux.  Continue Reading

• Array-based replication highlights VVOLs 2.0 release

  The latest release of VMware Virtual Volumes, announced at VMworld 2016 Europe, comes with array-based replication, which provides administrators flexibility with virtual machines.  Continue Reading

• Alternative storage options: Ceph object storage, Swift and more

  Object storage is rapidly replacing proprietary SAN filers as the go-to choice for storage in the modern data center. But is it right for your virtual environment?  Continue Reading

• The life, death and resurrection of transparent page sharing

  TPS was a useful memory management feature until VMware turned it off over security concerns. Fortunately, you can restore its full functionality with a few simple steps.  Continue Reading

• A crash course in VMware NSX training

  NSX is a complex product. Get a handle on things by checking out these tips to get a basic understanding of it and how you can apply it to your organization's needs.  Continue Reading

• VMware Integrated OpenStack 3.0 could sway admins on the fence

  While scalability and performance have been improved in VIO 3.0, many of the new features are geared for the administrator and the end user.  Continue Reading

• Control VMware Workstation 12 from the command line

  It doesn't matter if you're using Windows, Linux or a Mac, you can control VMware Workstation 12 from the command line with the following useful commands.  Continue Reading

• Sharing is caring: Sharing VMs in VMware Workstation 12

  Since version 8, VMware Workstation -- now in version 12 -- has allowed administrators to quickly and easily grant access and share virtual machines with other users.  Continue Reading

• Add flexibility to your vSphere virtual infrastructure with VMware vDS

  Opting to use the VMware vSphere Distributed Switch can add flexibility and security to your virtual infrastructure. See if vDS is right for you with these tips.  Continue Reading