Editors' Picks
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Cloud management tasks that VMware vCAC can and cannot do with vCD
VMware vCloud Director and vCloud Automation Center manage cloud resources together. But depending on your VMware vCAC version, they hardly interact.18 Jun 2013
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Applying VCDX principles for a better VMware architecture and operations
VCDX certification isn't practical for most VMware admins and architects, but VCDX principles about VMware architecture apply to vSphere operations.13 Jun 2013
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Analyzing VMware vSphere cost and benefits for a small business
The free VMware vSphere Hypervisor might seem like the perfect virtualization tool for SMB IT. But spending the money for vSphere Essentials pays off.12 Jun 2013
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VMware NSX pop quiz: Do you know NSX's network virtualization features?
Test your knowledge of VMware NSX, which evolved rapidly out of VMware's homegrown and acquired network virtualization technologies.12 Jun 2013
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VMTurbo takes its talents to the storage level
VMTurbo expands its Operations Manager software for virtual infrastructure into the storage level -- providing your storage is NetApp filers.11 Jun 2013
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Quiz: VMware vCloud Suite components and integration
Do you know vCloud Suite components? Or how these pieces integrate with vSphere? Take our quiz and find out just how cloud-savvy you are.07 Jun 2013
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Five VMware home lab ideas for beginner to advanced users
These tips will help you build everything from a starter VMware home lab to a vTARDIS vSphere lab or one that can host vCloud Suite.07 Jun 2013
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Best of VMworld 2013 Awards criteria
The Best of VMworld 2013 Awards will recognize top virtualization and cloud products at the show. The deadline to submit your nominations is July 26.07 Jun 2013
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Finding ESXi compatibility beyond VMware's Hardware Compatibility Guide
If a server isn't on the hallowed VMware Hardware Compatibility Guide, that doesn't mean it won't support ESXi. But it's a tough road to verification.06 Jun 2013
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Open source projects roll into cloud market under AWS' shadow
Open source projects haven't yet taken over the cloud market, but their innovations and cost benefits would be foolish for vendors to ignore.06 Jun 2013
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Fine-tuning host and VM high availability in a vSphere deployment
VMware vSphere High Availability ensures host and VM uptime. You can set VM monitoring, constraints and other thresholds for HA with a few clicks.04 Jun 2013
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Making the case for virtualizing business-critical applications
Virtualizing business-critical applications like Oracle Database will reduce risk and effort. Here's how to win converts to database virtualization.03 Jun 2013
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How well do you know vSphere backup technologies?
VMware evolved its vSphere backup features to reduce resource burdens and integrate with third-party tools. Test your knowledge of VDP and VADP.29 May 2013
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Mastering PowerCLI commands to control VMware vCloud and vSphere
VMware tools increasingly abstract the admin from the underlying virtual infrastructure. To retain granular control, buff up on PowerCLI commands.29 May 2013
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The hidden culprit behind slow vSphere performance -- and how to fix it
If you find vSphere performance deteriorating, unintentional resource limits on VMs could be to blame. The good news? They're easy to remove.29 May 2013
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Incorporating vCenter Orchestrator into your automation arsenal
Are you considering jumping into vCenter Orchestrator? Here's some expert advice on where to get started and how to use VMware's automation tool.28 May 2013
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Demystifying the last hurdle to VCDX certification: Panel defense
If you're considering investing the time and effort to pursue VMware's pinnacle certification, VCDX, take a peek inside the VCDX panel defense.24 May 2013
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Interest in private clouds grows as market matures
Growing interest in private clouds reflects an improved understanding of cloud computing among IT pros, experts say.24 May 2013
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VMware vCloud Director evaluation guide: Five use cases to consider
VMware vCloud Director brings cloud computing features to vSphere shops, but it's a significant investment that warrants serious evaluation first.22 May 2013
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VMware charges into public cloud IaaS fray as Dell exits
Dell will discontinue its OpenStack and VMware vCloud-based public cloud offerings as VMware delivers its vCloud IaaS.21 May 2013
Virtualization Strategies for the CIO