Tips

Tips

• VMware emphasizes all-flash in VSAN 6.5 licensing changes

  VSAN 6.5 users can take advantage of all-flash with a Standard license but still need a higher option if they want deduplication and compression.  Continue Reading

• Use automated vSphere Update Manager for more controlled patching

  The most recent version of vSphere Update Manager helps reduce the stress of patching hosts, VMs, virtual appliances and more. Set it up in just a few simple steps.  Continue Reading

• Follow these steps for a clean vCSA 6.5 installation and setup

  The new VMware vCSA 6.5 is a departure from previous versions in that it runs a Photon OS and allows users to launch the installer while running Windows, Linux or Mac.  Continue Reading

• VM Encryption enhances security in VMware vSphere 6.5

  Although VM-level encryption has been around for some time, it's been riddled with problems. VMware aims to change all that with the new VM Encryption tool in vSphere 6.5.  Continue Reading

• Automated Space Reclamation gives storage a boost in vSphere 6.5

  VMware introduced new storage features in the latest release of vSphere 6.5, including support for VMFS 6 File System and support maximums for ESXi hosts.  Continue Reading

• VMware Admiral gives vSphere admins control over their container fleet

  The addition of VMware Admiral and latest update to vSphere Integrated Containers give administrators more options to deploy and manage Docker containers in production.  Continue Reading

• A no-fuss guide to an ESXi 6.5 upgrade

  The latest version of VMware vSphere comes with a substantial version upgrade for its core hypervisor platform. Implement an ESXi upgrade by following these steps.  Continue Reading

• Protect hosts from hardware degradation with vSphere High Availability

  New to vSphere 6.5, Proactive High Availability helps protect hosts from hardware degradation by partnering with hardware vendors to detect problems and evacuate VMs.  Continue Reading

• Advice to navigate the growing NSX certification track

  The growth of the NSX certification track is just one example of how VMware's network virtualization offering is turning into a core component for the company.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid Cloud Manager bridges vSphere and vCloud Air management gap

  With hybrid cloud becoming increasingly common, VMware created a tool to extend the management layer across cloud platforms.  Continue Reading

• VMware's vCenter HA makes up for vCenter Server shortcomings

  VMware vCenter 6 High Availability saves administrators the time and effort of having to log in to hosts individually to track down vCenter should they forget to restrict it.  Continue Reading

• VMware NSX vExpert program the latest in network virtualization growth

  Building on the success of its vExpert loyalty program, VMware has created the NSX vExpert program to stimulate customer interest in its networking and security offering.  Continue Reading

• New vSphere 6.5 features: Updates to DRS, High Availability and more

  The latest version of vSphere offers major improvements to VMware resource management services, including the Distributed Resource Scheduler and High Availability.  Continue Reading

• HTML5, vSphere 6.5 and more: Tracking the journey of VMware in 2016

  From decreased revenues to a decrease in skills demand, VMware has taken some hits in 2016. But these tips prove the software company isn't giving up.  Continue Reading

• VMware vCenter Server 6.5 improves uptime for High Availability

  Downtime can be costly and dangerous for businesses. The latest version of VMware High Availability, included in Sphere 6.5, seeks to reduce downtime, but still needs a little work.  Continue Reading