Editors' Picks
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How to avoid costly problems during a VMware vSphere upgrade
Keep your vSphere upgrade on time, on budget and on target with these lessons learned from virtualization expert Mak King's recent upgrade.19 Mar 2013
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Brushing up on new virtualization training and certificates
As IT adapts to new technologies, more admins have opted for virtualization training and certificates. Quiz yourself on the latest exams.14 Mar 2013
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Moving VM testing from VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi to Workstation
VMware admins can't skip VM testing just because it eats up vSphere resources. Testing ESX/ESXi VMs in VMware Workstation frees up vSphere for production.05 Mar 2013
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A vCloud Director lab is within reach, even on virtual lab setups
VMware admins can't learn everything they need to know about vCloud Director by reading. It's time to build a vCloud Director lab -- here's how.01 Mar 2013
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Applying cloud, VMware virtual networking concepts to your data center
VMware, EMC and virtualization experts explain VMware virtual networking concepts, the cloud mindset and storage virtualization.20 Feb 2013
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WD, QNAP, Apricorn release new products; STORServer offers free TSM upgrade
In the SMB space, WD, QNAP and Apricorn announced new products, while STORServer offered a free TSM upgrade.19 Feb 2013
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Test yourself on vSphere 5.1 features before making the upgrade
VMware vSphere 5.1 is a minor release with some major new features. Take the quiz to see how well you know vSphere 5.1.14 Feb 2013
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Backup is easy with VMware VDP, but scalability limits the free tool
VMware VDP overhauls the vSphere backup appliance. VDP is free, simple to set up, stable and easy to manage, but not right for every data center.12 Feb 2013
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Four virtual disk formats every VDI admin needs to know
VDI admins need to understand the underlying disk image files that store data in their environments. Learn about the four most common formats.11 Feb 2013
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Navigate VM availability acronyms: VMware HA vs. FT and SRM vs. VADP
VMware's options for virtual machine availability and backup can look like an alphabet soup. Get a handle on VMware VADP, SRM, HA and FT features.07 Feb 2013
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VMware for small business IT infrastructures: Top 5 tips
In the past, only enterprise IT invested in VMware software. Today, VMware for small business virtualization is a growing trend.06 Feb 2013
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Examining heterogeneous data center management methods
A heterogeneous data center often boosts ROI, but it also increases confusion. Clear the air by testing your knowledge of multi-hypervisor strategy.30 Jan 2013
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Ready for a vSphere 5.1 upgrade? Depends on your current version
Not all virtual infrastructures are created equal, and not everyone should invest the time and effort into a VMware vSphere 5.1 upgrade.28 Jan 2013
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Storage hypervisor solves city's VM management and performance problem
The city of San Luis Obispo used Virsto Software's VM management software to increase storage performance after it implemented server virtualization.23 Jan 2013
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Western Digital buys Arkeia for SMB network backup, appliances
Western Digital picks up software vendor Arkeia for its Network Backup software to provide data protection for its SMB NAS and integrated appliances.22 Jan 2013
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VMware reviews: vCloud garners praise while single sign-on hears boos
Current users give the best advice when you're choosing a new virtualization tool. Check out these good and bad VMware reviews from Twitter.08 Jan 2013
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VMware SSO changes your authentication infrastructure ... for good
VMware single sign on is a mandatory component of vSphere 5.1. It changes how ID authentication takes place within and beyond VMware products.07 Jan 2013
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Step by step: Exchange 2010 virtualization on vSphere
Any Exchange 2010 virtualization project requires a careful and methodical approach. Follow the steps outlined here to make your transition seamless.07 Jan 2013
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RHEV vs. vSphere: The virtualization platform wars
In the RHEV vs. vSphere debate, which platform has the edge? Quiz yourself on the latest developments in RHEV 3.1 and vSphere 5.1.21 Dec 2012
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Low-cost VMware shared storage options, decision factors
Learn about low-cost VMware shared storage options as well as the factors that should carry weight in your choice of a system.18 Dec 2012