Vmware announced the new release of its virtualization software, vSphere 5. Below is just brief list of new features. VMware vSphere 5.1 Features Setup and Install vSphere 5.1 will introduce two installation methods: vSphere Simple Install – allows you to install required vSphere vCenter server components in a single run. vSphere Custom Install – allows… Continue reading VMware vSphere 5.1 New Features and Enhancements
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ManageEngine at VMworld 2012: Reducing Risks, Right Here, Right Now
VMworld US 2012: ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company, today announced its plans for VMworld® 2012 to help and advise IT managers seeking to reduce risks associated with adoption of today’s virtual and cloud technologies. Password Manager Pro now manages privileged passwords for VMware vSphere® IT360 gains VMware vCenter™ Server support, revealing deeper insight into… Continue reading ManageEngine at VMworld 2012: Reducing Risks, Right Here, Right Now
How to fix “System logging is not configured on host” warning message
When deploying new standalone host within vCenter or in a cluster, VMware vSphere gives you a warning message about system logging not configured on the host. The syslog service (vmsyslogd) logs messages from the host and its components to log files on a syslog server (most likely vCenter server in this case). In this how… Continue reading How to fix “System logging is not configured on host” warning message
Backup and Restore VMware ESXi host configuration
So, how do you backup and restore ESXi host configuration? Having a backup plan for your virtual machines is important but you can enhance resiliency of your virtual environment if the backup plan includes configuration of the actual ESXi host running the virtual machines. If a host crashes, it is matter of running a command… Continue reading Backup and Restore VMware ESXi host configuration
Array Unveils New Virtualized App Delivery Appliances and Software Delivery Controllers
Array Networks Inc., a global leader in application delivery networking, today announced the immediate availability of its new APV 800 Series multi-tenant virtualized application delivery appliances and vAPV soft-ADCs. Powered by Array’s award-winning 64-bit SpeedCore™ platform, these new products give enterprises and service providers the ability to run multiple instances of Array APV Series application… Continue reading Array Unveils New Virtualized App Delivery Appliances and Software Delivery Controllers
Teradici APEX 2800 Server Offload Card Now Supporting VMware View 5.0 on ESXi 5.0
Teradici, the developer of the innovative PC-over-IP® (PCoIP®) protocol that enables a true PC experience for desktop virtualization, today announced the compatibility of its Teradici APEX 2800 server offload card for VMware View deployments on ESXi 5.0 vSphere Server. VMware ESXi 5.0 combined with View 5.0 improves VDI user experience through a brand new virtual… Continue reading Teradici APEX 2800 Server Offload Card Now Supporting VMware View 5.0 on ESXi 5.0
How to enable iSCSI and Jumbo Frames on VMware ESX/ESXi
I am redoing my lab at home (more on that in coming weeks) and wanted to test out jumbo frames support in vmware esxi with my iSCSI NAS device. This article by vmware provides information related to setting up a NAS (Network Attached Storage) and an iSCSI environment with Jumbo Frames. Note: Jumbo Frames on… Continue reading How to enable iSCSI and Jumbo Frames on VMware ESX/ESXi
Next Generation PCI Express Z-Drive R5 Solid State Solution to Debut at Storage Visions 2012
OCZ Technology Group, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) for computing devices and systems, and Marvell, a worldwide leader in integrated silicon solutions, today unveiled the industry’s fastest and most versatile PCI Express (PCIe) storage system, the Z-Drive R5. The increased performance, reliability, and endurance of the Z-Drive R5 is designed to… Continue reading Next Generation PCI Express Z-Drive R5 Solid State Solution to Debut at Storage Visions 2012