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VMware Storage: Top 15 Tips in 2023
VMware

VMware Storage: Top 15 Tips in 2023

The storage layer is vital for having a high-performance, stable, and reliable virtualized environment. Specifically looking at VMware vSphere, there are specific storage best practices to note when architecting your…

by Brandon LeeOctober 20, 2023October 24, 2023
XCP-ng Beta New XO Lite Web Interface
XCP-ng

XCP-ng Beta New XO Lite Web Interface

XCP-NG is a great virtualization solution that keeps getting better. With each new release, Vates is adding functionality to the Xen Orchestra platform and a new Xen Orchestra “Lite” web…

by Brandon LeeSeptember 5, 2023August 16, 2024
VMware vSphere 8.0 Update 2 New Features and Download
VMware

VMware vSphere 8.0 Update 2 New Features and Download

VMware consistently showcases its commitment to innovation when it comes to staying at the forefront of technology. In a recent technical overview, Fรฉidhlim O’Leary, Senior Technical Marketing Architect at VMware,…

by Brandon LeeAugust 23, 2023August 16, 2024
VMware Explore 2023 Announcements List
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VMware Explore 2023 Announcements List

Guys lots of great announcements from VMware Explore 2023 from Las Vegas today. VMware is on track with many announcements around cloud solutions and services, including in the realm of…

by Brandon LeeAugust 22, 2023October 28, 2023
vSphere cluster Shared Storage Configuration with StarWind SAN and NAS
VMware

vSphere cluster Shared Storage Configuration with StarWind SAN and NAS

A vSphere Cluster is a fundamental building block in a VMware environment allowing organizations to configure powerful virtualized environments for running virtual machines and containers. A properly configured vSphere cluster,…

by Brandon LeeJuly 28, 2023August 14, 2024
ESXTOP commands: The Ultimate Guide
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ESXTOP commands: The Ultimate Guide

When your virtual machines or ESXi hosts hit performance snags, it’s key to know how to identify and fix these issues. A really useful tool you can use is ESXTOP.…

by Brandon LeeJuly 14, 2023August 15, 2024
vSphere Update Manager: Switch to vSphere Lifecycle Manager
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vSphere Update Manager: Switch to vSphere Lifecycle Manager

As we transition from vSphere Update Manager to this new model of the vSphere Lifecycle Manager, we need to be up on understanding the capabilities of each is vital. Let’s…

by Brandon LeeJune 13, 2023August 14, 2024
XCP-ng Management: Download Xen Orchestra VM
XCP-ng

XCP-ng Management: Download Xen Orchestra VM

XCP-ng has gained traction as a robust and user-friendly alternative to commercial solutions like VMware ESXi and the Citrix Hypervisor, in both production and the home lab. Teamed up with…

by Brandon LeeJune 5, 2023August 14, 2024
VMware ESXi installation and setup – First 15 things I do
VMware

VMware ESXi installation and setup – First 15 things I do

Setting up a VMware ESXi server is a process that requires a good understanding of the technologies and best practices. I have put together a list of installation and setup…

by Brandon LeeMay 24, 2023December 21, 2023
KVM Cheat Sheet of virsh commands
Virtualization

KVM Cheat Sheet of virsh commands

Let’s look at a KVM cheat sheet of virsh commands to manage KVM from the command line as a management tool as this is often the best way for automation,…

by Brandon LeeApril 24, 2023August 6, 2024

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