When update 2 came out for vCenter 6 recently I jumped on it. Thinking that since it was an update there should not be any issues to come from it. Then one day I was looking at the Xtrem IO and noticed close to 1TB of bandwidth being used. I saw that all the activity was coming from the SQL server that our vCenter used. So I immediately got with our DBA, and he confirmed that it was vCenter creating all that IO. Luckly VMware support was able to quickly send me to this article.
How vRealize Automation 7 builds on previous…
How vRealize Automation 7 builds on previous versions
How vRealize Automation 7 builds on previous…
VMware vRealize Automation 7 improves upon older versions with a simplified installation process and new tools to offer administrators greater control over automation.
VMware Certification Program Simplified Exam…
VMware Certification Program Simplified Exam Registration Process – New Annoucement
VMware Certification Program Simplified Exam…
VMware and Pearson VUE have simplified the certification exam registration process. As of March 5, 2016 you will find that the exam registration process is a seamless experience when you’re logged into your VMware myLearn account.
It’s Time To Reconsider My Thoughts on GPUs in VDI…
Last year, I wrote that it was too early to consider GPUs for general VDI use and that they should be reserved only for VDI use cases where they are absolutely required. There were a number of reasons for this including user density per GPU, lack of monitoring and vMotion, and economics. That lead to a Frontline Chatter podcast discussing this topic in more depth with industry expert Thomas Poppelgaard.
When I wrote that post, I said that there would be a day when GPUs would make sense for all VDI deployments. That day is coming soon. There is a killer app that will greatly benefit all users (in certain cases) who have access to a GPU.
Last week, I got to spend some time out at NVIDIA’s Headquarters in Santa Clara taking part in NVIDIA GRID Days. GRID Days was a two day event interacting with the senior management…
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How to set up a Docker host on vCloud Air
How to set up a Docker host on vCloud Air (via TechTarget)
How to set up a Docker host on vCloud Air
Virtualization expert Stuart Burns gives us an introduction to VMware’s public cloud strategy with this tutorial to set up Docker instances on vCloud Air.
How to Prepare for Your VCP6 Exam
How to Prepare for Your VCP6 Exam
How to Prepare for Your VCP6 Exam
For many, VCP training and examinations can be a complex, nerve-racking process that often leads to the question, “Where do I start?” If you find yourself already asking this question, you came to the right blog! I will outline my recent experience, which will guide you through your VCP6 in the most efficient and effective way possible.
VM Fails to Power On
Recently I had a strange problem. Power off VM’s would not power on, and would give this generic error.

I found KB 1006232 and was able to power on the VM by command line, but I was still not able to power them on by directly connecting to the host through the C client. Or using vCenter through the web and C client. I tried a lot of things, but in the end restarting the vCenter server fixed everything.
AirWatch 8.3: A Smarter, More Secure Digital…
AirWatch 8.3: A Smarter, More Secure Digital Workspace
AirWatch 8.3: A Smarter, More Secure Digital…
New AirWatch release enables unified user experience and no-password mobile single sign-on, bringing intelligent workflow templates and end-user education tools to IT leaders worldwide.
vExpert 2016
I am very happy to be able to say that I am a vExpert 2016. I aim to be one every year. Congratulations to all my fellow vExperts!

EMC and VMware introduce VxRail, a new…
EMC and VMware introduce VxRail, a new hyper-converged appliance
EMC and VMware introduce VxRail, a new…
Advertise here with BSA As most of you know I’ve been involved in Virtual SAN in some shape or form since the very first release. Reason I was very excited about Virtual SAN is because I felt it would provide anyone the ability to develop a hyper-converged offering. Many VMware partners have already done this, and with the VSAN […] ” EMC and VMware introduce VxRail, a new hyper-converged appliance ” originally appeared on Yellow-Bricks.com . Follow me on twitter – @DuncanYB.
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