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The VMware {code} Hackathon Is Back to VMware Explore!

The VMware {code} Hackathon Is Back to VMware Explore!

Actually it’s the first time VMware Hackathon will be present during VMware Explore (since the conference is called VMware Explore). But that’s a very well known and super fun event that was already presend during VMworld in previous years. Last time in 2021 in a virtual form. But now it’s back again to real in-person verision that everyone was waiting for! As described on the official VMware blog post – that’s event is a must during your VMware Explore week…

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vCloud Director 9 – Released!

vCloud Director 9 – Released!

Today new version of VMware vCloud Director for Service Providers was released. There are plenty of new features and enhancements like: vVols support Increased vCD-vCenter latensy up to 100 ms Multisite feature which lets service providers offer a single port of entry to Tenants having multiple Virtual Data Centers (Org vDC’s) in different instances of vCD Ability to manage routing between two or mogr Org vDC Networks with NSX DLR PostgreSQL database support as an externam database There are a few…

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VMUG VIRTUAL EMEA 2017 – 28 September

VMUG VIRTUAL EMEA 2017 – 28 September

Tomorrow starts VMUG Virtual EMEA 2017 – it is a great oppportunity for all of those who missed VMworld or was not able to participate in-person or even online. It is a huge oportunity to learn about newest technology from VMware and supporting companies, play around with dedicated Hans-on labs and so on. You can register for the event here. As of VMUG website definition it is a FREE day-long event is meant to empower you through education, training, and collaboration…

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HTML5 Client – the new way of managing vSphere environment?

HTML5 Client – the new way of managing vSphere environment?

Since vSphere 6.5, VMware killed standard Windows vSphere Client. However, it was promised so we should not be suprised (anyway I am still shocked ;)). Fortunatelly, every cloud has a silver lining. I reckon that VMware is aware that the current Web Client is not a perfect solution. That’s why they released completely new HTML5 vSphere Client which seems to be quite useful, intuitive and what’s the most important – it works as it should in therms of response times….

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Another free eBook from VMware!

Another free eBook from VMware!

After Network Virtualization for Dummies, VMware published today another book from the series – Cloud Management for Dummies. It can be downloaded at this VMware site. The one thing you need  to do is to sign in and download. Download this book to learn how to meet these cloud-driven challenges, including: Lifecycle management – from deployment to maintenance Hybrid landscape – manage local and remote services Quality of service – improve uptime and performance Cost containment – capture and communicate…

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Network virtualization for Dummies – from VMware

Network virtualization for Dummies – from VMware

VMware shared a free ebook – Network Virtualization for Dummies. It’s the next book from seriers “for Dummies”. The main goal of the series is to describe technical aspects in the most clear and easy way as possible. I haven’t read this one yet but “Virtualization for Dummies” was quite good in my opinion. If you are keen on network virtualization topic, I strongly encourage you to download it here.    

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vSphere 6.5 Security Enhancements  

vSphere 6.5 Security Enhancements  

  In this article I will try to point most important security enhancements in recently released vSphere 6.5 platform.  As we can hear from “pre GA” sneak peek information VMware will build security in 3 areas: Secure access – logs monitoring and audit Secure infrastructure – hypervisor with minimal footprint = minimal attack surface and cryptographic option to provide SecureBoot Secure data – hypervisor-level encryption for VM data Let’s go deeper  into the  technology – below is a list of…

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vSphere 6.5 Installation – Part 1 – External PSC

vSphere 6.5 Installation – Part 1 – External PSC

This is the first part of the series describing the different options to install, restore and upgrade vSphere 6.5, especially the vCenter server. In this part we will describe the process of External PSC deployment. 1.The first step is to download the vCSA ISO image and mount it for instance to your desktop. Inside the ISO image go to D:\vcsa-ui-installer\win32 and run the installer.exe. 2. Then we choose the Install option, as you can see there are also available such option…

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vSphere 6.5 GA is now available to download!

vSphere 6.5 GA is now available to download!

That’s the day most of us ( or at least me :)) were waiting for. It’s officialy available to download vSphere 6.5 GA. It can be downloaded directly from this page. Documentation can be found here. The most important features are: HTML 5 vSphere Client ProactiveHA Network-Aware DRS vCenter Backup and Restore Auto Deploy integraded with Web Client vSphere Update Manager built-in vCenter Server Appliance. General Storage, NFS and Network enhancements I guess that there aren’t many of you who…

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Mystery VCP7-CMA Beta Exam…

Mystery VCP7-CMA Beta Exam…

Today VMware announced the GA version of two VCAP Deployment exams (it’s high time after 1,5 year of VCP6 on the market..) The first one – VCAP 6 – Datacenter Virtualization Deployment and VCAP 6 – Network Virtualization Deployment. That’s mean that all VCAP 6 exams are now available in GA version for everyone. However there is an inconvenience for some countries if you live for example in Poland. Unfortunately there is no Pearson Vue test Center in Poland where…

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