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.
Functional Branding of vSphere Web Client Logon Page – via davidstamen.com
I had a use case I wanted to investigate in regards to the new VCHA that is part of VMware vCenter Server 6.5. One thing I noticed, is when you have VCHA configured, there is no way to know which node of the HA cluster you are connecting to without being logged on.
Restart Priorities and Orchestrated Restart for vSphere HA
This video demonstrates the new Restart Priorities and Orchestrated Restart features of vSphere HA in vSphere 6.5
vCenter Server Appliance File-Based Backup – via Victor Virtualization
VMware vCenter 6.5 has one new feature which is the native file-based backup and restore. It supports the backup of the vCenter Server Appliance or Platform Services Controller (PSC). You can start the backup in the VMware vSphere Appliance Management Interface (VAMI).
vCenter Server Appliance File-Based Backup – via Victor Virtualization
VMware vCenter 6.5 has one new feature which is the native file-based backup and restore. It supports the backup of the vCenter Server Appliance or Platform Services Controller (PSC). You can start the backup in the VMware vSphere Appliance Management Interface (VAMI).
Best Large Workplaces in Technology 2017
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[Video] VxRail Protects Your Data Through Drive Failures
No matter if a drive fails or is temporarily disconnected, VxRail is designed to keep you operational. In this video, Dell EMC’s Shannon Champion demonstrates how VxRail protects your data.
vCenter Server Appliance File-Based Restore – via Victor Virtualization
After you backup the configuration of vCenter Server Appliance, you can restore the backup file from vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 Installer.
The 10 Coolest Software-Defined Networking Technologies Of 2016 – via CRN
SDN Reached $1.1 Billion In The First Half Of 2016 The global data center and enterprise software defined networking market reached $1.1 billion in sales for the first half of 2016, according to research firm IHS Markit.
What’s new in vSphere 6.5: Security – via VMware vSphere Blog
vSphere 6.5 is a turning point in VMware infrastructure security. What was mostly an afterthought by many IT folks only a few short years ago is now one of the top drivers of innovation for vSphere. Security has become a front and center focus of this release and I think you’ll like what we’ve come up with.
[Virtual Event] EUC Insights 2017
EUC Insights 2017 is coming 2/15! Sign up today for this half-day virtual event to experience hands-on labs, solution-specific breakout sessions and to hear a Digital Workspace keynote delivered by VMware SVP and General Manager, Sumit Dhawan:
2016 SDN trends: The year of the software-defined WAN – via TechTarget
Throughout 2016, SD-WAN coverage engulfed other SDN trends, while Cisco ACI and VMware NSX remain the favorites for SDN data center deployments.
Securing Access in the Digital Workspace -via VMware Radius
VMware’s recent digital workspace survey shows businesses turning to identity management software to overcome security challenges.
VMware NSX – Dynamic protection against threats – via ntpro.nl
This demo shows how NSX reacts to better protect resources when threats are detected, by dynamically applying security policies owned by the security team, which could be VM isolation (quarantine), traffic redirection to and IDS/IPS, to a NGFW, etc
VASA Provider Considerations: Controller Embedded vs. Virtual Appliance – via Virtual Blocks
With the release of vSphere 6.5, I have noticed a renewed interest in the adoption of Virtual Volumes. One of the top topics of discussion with customers has been the VASA Provider and the way in which storage vendors are providing it as part of their Virtual Volumes implementation. Well, I think it’s time for me to shine some light on the topic and what I have been discussing with customers and partners recently.
Oracle on VMware vSphere & vSAN – Dispelling the Licensing myths
Some key things to keep in mind when we talk about VMware vSphere Platform , ESXi hypervisor and vSAN:
Designing vSAN Disk groups – All Flash Cache Ratio Update – via Virtual Blocks
vSAN cache recommendations for vSAN 5.5 were 10% of used capacity. With the addition of all all flash in 6.0 it stayed at 10% and Cormac here explains the math behind this. Now if you look closely you’ll notice a few issues as vSAN and flash drives have progressed.
Certification Insights: VCP Recertification – via VMware Education and Certification Blog
One of the most commonly asked questions we get is “Is there a grace period if my VCP expires?” And the answer is NO. There are no grace periods, VMware does not provide exceptions or extensions to our Recertification policy.
Designing vSAN networks – Why should I use the Distributed Switch? – via Virtual Blocks
The vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS) is a powerful, but often misunderstood technology that is included with VMware vSAN. This post will review some of my favorite settings on the VDS, and how you can use them to get better control, performance, and visibility into your virtual SAN cluster.
