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A closer look at performance improvements in…

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A closer look at performance improvements in vSAN 6.6

A closer look at performance improvements in…

VMware maintains the industry’s strongest ecosystem, and as a result, has positioned vSphere and vSAN to take advantage of new hardware technologies as they come to market. This is a big win for our users, especially those with environments powered by vSphere and vSAN. New advancements with RDMA over Converged Ethernet, persistent memory technologies, and The post A closer look at performance improvements in vSAN 6.6 appeared first on Virtual Blocks .

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VMworld 2017: Top 10 vSAN Sessions |…

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() VMworld 2017 is around the corner; I’ve just booked the travel and look forward to another year of learning, cultivating relationships and kicking off new reviews. We’re getting busy with vSAN content in the lab again, which reminded me to check out the vSAN specific sessions at VMworld this year.

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Integrating Log Insight Alerts into vSphere…

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Integrating Log Insight Alerts into vSphere with Operations Management

Integrating Log Insight Alerts into vSphere…

vRealize Log Insight for vCenter is a fantastic utility on all on its own. However, when you combine it with the power of vSphere with Operations Management you really get some fireworks! Alerting is one of the areas where this dynamic combination shines. This happens to be because of Log Insight’s ability to take any query The post Integrating Log Insight Alerts into vSphere with Operations Management appeared first on VMware vSphere Blog .

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Join us for #vBreakfast at VMworld 2017 Barcelona

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Join us for #vBreakfast at VMworld 2017 Barcelona

Join us for #vBreakfast at VMworld 2017 Barcelona

What is the best way to start a long conference day at #VMworld Barcelona? Correct – with a #vBreakfast! Join us on Tuesday, September 12 from 7:00 am to 8:30 am for #vBreakfast in the friendly Restaurant La Vid really close to… Read more Der Beitrag Join us for #vBreakfast at VMworld 2017 Barcelona erschien zuerst auf All about virtualization .

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vSphere Content Library versioning

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vSphere Content Library versioning

vSphere Content Library versioning

A question came up the other day on how versioning is handled when using the vSphere Content Library feature and specifically when you update an existing VM template that already exists in the Content Library (CL, which I will be using throughout the article). Having used CL since vSphere 6.0 which I have also written […]

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Setting up Software iSCSI Multipathing with…

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Setting up Software iSCSI Multipathing with Distributed vSwitches with the vSphere Web Client

Setting up Software iSCSI Multipathing with…

Sorry the title is a bit of a mouthful. I have written some posts on iSCSI in the past, around setup: Setting up iSCSI with VMware ESXi and the FlashArray Configuring iSCSI CHAP in VMware with the FlashArray Another look at ESXi iSCSI Multipathing (or a Lack Thereof) These have been on various parts, but … Continue reading Setting up Software iSCSI Multipathing with Distributed vSwitches with the vSphere Web Client →

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vSpeaking Podcast Episode 52: Understanding…

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vSpeaking Podcast Episode 52: Understanding vSAN Encryption

vSpeaking Podcast Episode 52: Understanding…

For many IT organizations security is top of mind. VMware introduced advanced security for the modern data center with the release of vSphere 6.5, and are now extending security to vSAN with the industry’s first native HCI security solution, vSAN Encryption. So how does this differ from VM encryption in vSphere 6.5? This week Aaron The post vSpeaking Podcast Episode 52: Understanding vSAN Encryption appeared first on Virtual Blocks .

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vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 4 – Cluster Health

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vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 4 – Cluster Health

vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 4 – Cluster Health

The “vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide” series explains how to manage your VMware Virtual SAN environment with the Ruby vSphere Console. RVC is an interactive command line tool to control and automate your platform. If you are new to RVC, make sure … Read more »

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Deploy VMware VCSA 6.5 in VMware Workstation…

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Deploy VMware VCSA 6.5 in VMware Workstation 2017 Tech Preview

Deploy VMware VCSA 6.5 in VMware Workstation…

This one will interest people which want to test the deployment scenarios of VMware vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 in a lab without needing a dedicated ESXi host. Recently released VMware Workstation 2017 (Tech Preview) has brought a new feature allowing the deployment of VMware vCSA 6.5 via this product. So this post will detail […] Read the full post Deploy VMware VCSA 6.5 in VMware Workstation 2017 Tech Preview at ESX Virtualization .

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SNEAK PEEK! The 2017 VMworld Backpack

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SNEAK PEEK! The 2017 VMworld Backpack

SNEAK PEEK! The 2017 VMworld Backpack

Do you like tech? Do you like swag? What about a combination of the two!? As always, one of the most anticipated items of the event is the coveted, official VMworld Backpack. This year we are offering a bag that can’t even be described solely by the word “Backpack.” This bag is much more than a backpack, with multi-function strap capabilities, this bag can be used as a briefcase, messenger bag, and backpack! You asked for it, we delivered. This bag does it all.

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vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 5 – Performance Service

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vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 5 – Performance Service

vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 5 – Performance Service

The “vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide” series explains how to manage your VMware Virtual SAN environment with the Ruby vSphere Console. RVC is an interactive command line tool to control and automate your platform. If you are new to RVC, make sure … Read more »

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Log Insight: Missing OVF Properties

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Log Insight: Missing OVF Properties

Log Insight: Missing OVF Properties

As you probably know, the Log Insight virtual appliance relies on OVF properties to handle some amount of configuration. OVF properties are powerful in that they can be set at deploy time, changed at a later time, and can be used instead of relying on a CLI or needing to write a UI on top […] The post Log Insight: Missing OVF Properties appeared first on SFlanders.net by Steve Flanders .

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App Volumes Automated Entitlement Replication

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App Volumes Automated Entitlement Replication

App Volumes Automated Entitlement Replication

Deploying App Volumes in a multi-site scenario takes proper planning and consideration. You need to consider a lot of different factors that will influence the level of availability. For example, how quickly must your users be up and running in case the main site goes down? VMware explains the two main options for an App […] The post App Volumes Automated Entitlement Replication appeared first on VMware End-User Computing Blog .

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Quick Tip – Locating SRM Placeholder VMs using…

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Quick Tip – Locating SRM Placeholder VMs using the vSphere API

Quick Tip – Locating SRM Placeholder VMs using…

That’s interesting is there anyway to get this information into vROp’s. I love using the labs for things like these, saves me from having to spin up a whole test environment to try something like this… shhh don’t tell VMware!

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Passwords Evolved: Authentication Guidance for…

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Passwords Evolved: Authentication Guidance for the Modern Era

Passwords Evolved: Authentication Guidance for…

In the beginning, things were simple: you had two strings (a username and a password) and if someone knew both of them, they could log in. Easy. But the ecosystem in which they were used was simple too, for example in MIT’s Time-Sharing Computer, considered to be the first computer

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Best Practices for Published Applications and…

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Best Practices for Published Applications and Desktops in VMware Horizon Apps and VMware Horizon 7

Best Practices for Published Applications and…

When deploying a Horizon 7 or Horizon Apps RDSH-based published application and desktop solution, administrators will want to consider a number of best practices. The post Best Practices for Published Applications and Desktops in VMware Horizon Apps and VMware Horizon 7 appeared first on VMware End-User Computing Blog .

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An Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes

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An Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes

An Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes

One of the reasons VMware vSAN continues to be such a widely deployed HCI solution is because of its world-class OEM ecosystem of hardware platforms that are tested and validated to support vSAN-powered HCI deployments, available in vSAN ReadyNodes. Learn more about ReadyNodes in the Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes webcast. vSAN ReadyNode is The post An Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes appeared first on Virtual Blocks .

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Setting up iSCSI Port Binding with Standard…

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Setting up iSCSI Port Binding with Standard vSwitches in the vSphere Web Client

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Another how-to post on iSCSI. Essentially another “for the good of the order post” here. iSCSI is becoming increasingly common, so figured I would put a post together that covers the ins and outs of port binding with standard vSwitches. For information on distributed switches (which I highly recommend using over standard vSwitches) check out … Continue reading Setting up iSCSI Port Binding with Standard vSwitches in the vSphere Web Client →

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