VMware

Over the last few months, I have been working on a new VMware Cloud Matrix in conjunction with WhatMatrix The initial scope was to analyse VMware cloud offerings from the following providers: VMware (VMware Cloud on AWS) Rackspace (Rackspace Private Cloud) IBM (VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM) I decided to...

VMware Cloud Foundation is an SDDC solution combining Compute (vSphere) Network (NSX) Storage (vSAN) and Management (vRealize Operations) A full SDDC is automatically deployed via a manager to improve time to market and deployment consistency. In addition, adding ESXi hosts is completed via a single interface which configures all the required...

Deploying certain OVAs into Workstation has been an issue in the past. Fortunately, the ESXi OVA and vCenter Server OVA now work really well however there are some OVAs that continue to be problematic. One existing issue is with the new vRealize Operations Manager 7.0 (vROps) OVA file. When deploying...

I'm a long time user of Workstation Pro. My main purpose is for labs as I prefer to host them within software than expensive hardware. Hardware is great but there are too many limitations (Initial cost, power, cooling, maintenance, space, patching) and for me, Workstation Pro works perfectly provided that...

I have been writing documentation for some time but it has always bothered me that there has been no official Visio Stencils or Icons for the documentation of VMware solutions. There are some unofficial icon set sources out there and there are a few official product diagrams available but I've never...

Technical exams can help to validate your knowledge, progress your career or be taken to meet company policies. However, taking exams can be costly. This is especially true when you have to renew them every 2-3 years and you are self-funded. As of April 1st 2017 the following costs apply:...

I've had so many requests to schedule the VCAP6-DCV exam simulator for people since I took it down, I had to get it back online. I have been working on my VCDX for the last 12 months and I simply have not had time to set up the sessions, nor...

VMworld is one of the most anticipated and largest tech conferences. My VMworld tips are based on my own experiences at VMworld Barcelona 2017, however I'm sure they will apply to 2018 in both US (Las Vegas) and Europe (Barcelona) 1.Hotels Most good hotels will let you book with free...

A purchase of VMware software will generally require you to also subscribe to a minimum of 1 year "support & subscription service". What do you get for this? There are different levels. Generally, you would fit into Basic or Production. Both levels include: Unlimited Support Requests Remote Phone and Web Support...

VMware has just made vSphere 6.7 Generally Available! What's new? As part of vSphere, we have updates to all core components, notably: ESXi vCenter Server Appliance Update Manager HTMl5 Client This week has also seen vRealize Operations & vSAN announce version 6.7 also.   What am I most interested in?...