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What is the difference?
Out of curiosity, what is the difference between Hyper V Manager and V-sphere and also ESXi.
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Passed VCP 5.5 DCV. Whats next ?
Passed VCP DCV 5.5 on Oct 1st. Oct 1 was the last date for the voucher too got from Stanly. I dont have lots of experience in VMware except workstation. Prepared through lots of videos, small lab, Scots book. Exam was not simple . But , I think its easier than MS exam :D . What should I do next ? going for v6 ?
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Open Homelab project Wiki
Hi All. So lots and lots of people ask about homelabs for virtualization. Well... Here it is, the one stop wiki for all your Home lab needs. It has gone live today and there is already a ton of information. Open Homelab You are more than welcome to add your own homelab information\knowledge to the page. You can also…
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VCP6-DTM worth it?
Hey Guys, I need to renew my VCP5-DCV and i'm thinking to take VCP6-DTM exam so, do you think it worth it ? and what are study resources to go for it ?
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Which Exam to go for: VCP5 or VCP6?
Hi all, I took the Stanly VCP550 course in fall 2015. I have a 70% discount voucher as well, valid till 1st Oct 2016. I am in a rush to avail this voucher and get in. However, I have this morning noticed that I have new options available (which I didnt notice previously). As per the VMware website, I have the option to…
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Exams for VCP5-DCV retire in March 2017
Details here: VCP5-DCV Exam and Certification Retirement - VMware Education and Certification Blog - VMware Blogs
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Study VCP DCV only using only software labs
Hello, gents. I am interested in learning Vmware VCP DC. I think that it's a milestone in the field of virtualization. Since I do not have a beefy server right now, I wanted to rent a sort of cloud service to run the software and perform the labs. Does anybody know any company that offers such service? Kind Regards.
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Vcp-nv
I currently hold a VCP5 DCV which is set to expire within 2 months. My job today is a network engineer, so I'm not touching vmware nearly as much as I was. My two choices were let it expire or take the VCP6 delta exam. I believe I can complete this by my expiration date. I now thought about taking the VCP6-NV exam instead,…
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Looking for Opinions
Hi Everyone, I have a user that does software development. As part of his job, he needs to be in both Windows and Linux environments. At the moment he dual-boots between Windows 7 Pro and Ubuntu. He is requesting to find a way to run the Ubuntu system within Windows, so that he can toggle back and forth. I am trying to see…
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Distributed vs. Simple
VMware posted an interesting blog: Virtualization: Make an informed decision: Distributed vs Simple Architecture - VMware Cloud Management I've run into distributed vs. simple all the time. Customers and consultants want distributed deployment w/out a valid reason.
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vmware.log
I feel silly having to post this question - but I could not find the answer using google. when you view the data store directory of VM server (ESXi), you find the vmware.log file for the server, each vm has its own Vmware.log file How do you read / view the file? I am having a total brain cramp and I am surprised I cant…
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VCP 6 Exam question
Hello, Please don't be mad if this has been already discussed. I wasn't able to find any relevant info.. In order to take the VCP exam, I only have to buy the Exam Voucher, like Microsoft sells their exams? From what I was able to find, in order to take the exam you need to pay for VMWare's ridiculously expensive…
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VMware certs confusion
Hello,can someone please clear for me the difference among these certification exams - 2V0-620, 1V0-621 and 1V0-601? In order to be VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV) one have to take 2V0-621 and one foundation exam - if I click on that exam in Path 1 under VMware Certified Professional…
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VCP-550 Passed
Hello All, For years I had worked with Clustered Hyper-V (obtained certifications in it also). I had some experience with ESX/ESXi, and had installed it a couple of times, but not a huge amount of usage. Then in March this year we got new servers at work, and this time I decided that we move to ESXi. The are are…
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VMware vSphere Client and ESXi installation
Simple questions for those more familiar with VMware setups regarding installation, and usage. So i just downloaded a 60 day trial version of vSphere client and ESXi 6.0U2 from the VMware site. Here is the steps i performed. 0. I have a Windows Server 2012 VM and a Linux distro rrunning on VMware Workstation 10. This are…
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VCA6-DCV Passed
Hey Everyone, I passed the certification today. YAY! But it's not showing up in my account? Does this take a few days for them to process? Thanks!
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Need info about vSphere 6 Foundations Exam
Hi, I found out people going for vcp6-dca skipping vca6-dcv, its said vca is not enough to be recognized as a vmware professional. When going through vcp6 requirements i came across vSphere 6 Foundations Exam. Now im confused as where this exam stands with vca and vcp, and what will be the accreditation and benefits of…
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vSphere 6 Foundations Tips
I know this was posted a while back but I wanted to resurface it for updated materials. Any tips/resources for passing this exam? I know that it's non-proctored but general consensus is that it's more difficult than the actual DCV exam. I'm currently using Pluralsight and I know the Mastering vSphere book will be mentioned…
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VCA6-DCV exam voucher
Hello, I need exam voucher for VCA6-DCV, any body have please, because i am planning to give exam before 30th september. thanks in advance
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Beginner questions - VMware or Citrix server virtualization
Hello, I am a systems administrator (Windows, Linux) and databases (MySQL, pgSQL, MSSQL). I am interested in getting the certifications of VMware or Citrix server virtualization - in begining 2017 year. So far, I have not had to deal with Citrix Xen or VMware ESX. Once I heard that to get VCP (VMware) to take part in the…
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VCP 6 Practice Exams
Any practice exams out aside from the 20 VMware ones? MeasureUp said they are not making any. I thought they were the official prep for VMware exams. I know of: Practice Questions | Elastic Sky .
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Simplivity
Has anyone here been using Simplivity yet? - we just demo'd the product and are in motion to purchase it for a 650+ VM datacenter in a active-passive (active-active is in the final stages) 10G PPP bound infrastructure with a 5 minute RTPO. VMware is my domain and it's pretty neat. Curious if anyone has used it before?
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Benefits of Virtual Box
What are the benefits of Virtual Box?
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Anyone Else Going to VMworld 2016?
I know a couple of us are heading to VMworld this year and I wanted to see if anyone else was. Is there any interest in a techexams meetup? I don't know the venue enough to plan something but if people want to get together and meet in person let me know.
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upgrading my lab
Well I currently have a PowerEdge 2950iii with ESXi 5.5 and a few VM's. due to noise and power consumption it stays off unless i am actually labbing. i also have a Dell Precision T7500 with a single dual core Xeon and 4 GB of RAM. i have Server 2008R2 installed on it and virtualbox with a few VM's. that server stays…
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virtualization vs cloud computing
Difference between virtualization and cloud computing.
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Couple of VCAP6
Got couple of emails from the folks at VMware certification. Looks like I managed to pass VCAP6-DCV & CMA design beta exams.
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Virtual machines
Which virtual machines do you currently use and why do you use them?
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hyperv vmms service not starting :( URGENT .. need Help ...
I am using Server 2012 .. I can open hyper-v but cant create VM's actually its service is not starting ... please some one help .... AMD FX 4100 processor 4gb RAM enabled virtualization in bios
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Virtualbox VMware etc
I have used both but which do you prefer. I found out about them from a co worker I had who was into IT and used Linux in a virtual environment. My issue when I run Oracle is it freezes my PC and I have to restart....
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What is the difference between these technolgies ? DCV vs NV ?
Can you help me to understand what is the difference between Data center track and network virtualization track. I want to get knowledge on network virtualization. But now i see that DC track is even more popular.. maybe you can advice me on some cert that would get to my base knowledge about network virtualization ?…
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How to install VMware
Good morning fellow techies, I'm wanting to install Vmware on my machine but I have no idea on how to go about doing this. Any help for this? I want to be able to run some virtual machines but I'm unaware on what free Vmware software I need to install, and how to get the Iso images.
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Spring 2014 VMware courses at Stanly Community College
We are in the process of scheduling our Spring 2014 VMware courses at Stanly Community College. If you are interested in taking this course or know someone who is, please be sure to add your name to the wait list at: https://vmware.stanly.edu/waitlist.php
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ESXi 6.0: 1 VM of 4 randomly loses ability to ping out
I am running a ESXi 6.0 server with four VMs, three RHEL 5 and one Server 2012. About one week ago, without any updates being done to the host and only normal windows/yum.repo updates done on the VMs, one of my RHEL boxes lost all network connectivity. I could ping its own IP and the loopback, but could not ping other…
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Just curious
I'm fairly new to the virtualization world. Background started with a lot of Nortel Telecommunications programming and basic IT support jobs followed like tech support, data center monitoring, and now telecom/network infrastructure work. I was planning on getting back on the Cisco track for ccna and maybe ccna data center.…
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VCP-DCV6 - Delta or not?
I have VCP-DCV 4 and 5 and now looking to get 6 under my belt. I thought the Delta exam would be the right choice but, looking through the exam topics, it seems to be pretty much identical to the "normal" exam. The only difference I can see is that the first 3 topics do not specifically state they are on vSphere 6. So I…
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Lab Question
I'm setting up an ESX lab. Currently I have 2 X HP ProLiant DL385 G7 with 128GB ram and I'm using a Synology DS416 Slim with WD Black 7200 RPM with 32MB cache. As soon as I fire up a couple VM's the volume utilization spikes up to 100% and the VM's become pretty much unresponsive. I'm using NFS. From your experience is…
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V Center Help
Hey guys I need to download vcenter server 5.5.0 for windows. for my vcp 5.5 exam. but when I go to the website all I see is version 6.0. will using the vcenter 6.0 still prepare me for this exam if I use that version? thanks!
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How do I go about doing the VCA-DCV?
Hello, I'd like to do the entry level VMWare certification. 1) Should I read the book? 2) Do you just register on VMWare's website and take the test from home?
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VMware PSE exam booking now Pearson has single sign on
Hi Just wanted to check if anything has changed with regards to booking the PSE exam for the vmware DCV 5.5. Before you had to get authorisation etc to confirm you had been on the academic course before scheduling the exam. I noticed now when you sign in to VMware it uses SSO to sign you directly in to Pearson for the…
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VCP6-NV cleared
What a b*** of an exam. I managed to wing it but hardest VCP I have done (and that is number 8 mind). Experience here: http://open902.com/vcp6-nv-exam-experience-bloody-hell/ If you get access to the binaries - LAB. Otherwise hit the HOLs and documentation hard. If you aren't coming from a network environment especially.
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Question about Stanly Vmware EText
Is the book for Stanly's course the same as the book that I can buy from WGUdreamspark (link below)? Just want to make sure that I'm not missing anything from the eText from Stanly (like information added by the instructors).…
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VCP 550 General questions
Hey everyone, been looking through a couple of posts and just wanted some guidance as far as studying for the VCP550. Took the ICM from Stanly and watched all the cbt nuggets videos. I am aware that this alone isn't enough to pass the test. I have been working with Esxi and vcenter for about 3 years now in my current…
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VCAP6 Design exams now available for DCV and CMA tracks
It's taken a while, but the final exams for the VCAP6 Design certifications (DCV and CMA tracks) are now available: 2 VCAP Design Certification Exams Available - VMware Education and Certification Blog - VMware Blogs
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opinions on vca6-dcv install, configure, manage.
Hi folks, what are opinions on this cert for the cv? I am currently studying it but have seen people say its mainly a sales cert and pretty worthless with no ROI, fair statement? or have i it mixed up with another.
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Renewing a VCP
So, I think I already know the answer to this, but passing the VCP6-DCV will renew the expiration on the VCP5-DCV correct? Mine is set to expire in Sept, so I'm considering this over the VCP5 Delta. Sorry, did a bit of searching in the last 20 min, but didn't find a clear answer. I'm thinking about taking the academic…
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To do VCP6-DCV or not?
Hi all, Just looking for a bit of advice in what you would if you were in my situation.. Currently, I am working for an MSP doing IT support across a wide variety of platforms and systems.* We do next to no VMware and our virtualisation focus is 99% on Hyper-V * I am however coming to the end of my Stanly CC VCP6-DCV…
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Passed VCP6-DCV Last year now onto 74-409
Hey Everyone!! Its been awhile since I have been on the forums but gearing up now to take this Microsoft Specialist exam for Hyper-V/System Center Exam-74-409. I am just wondering how it will be since I am primarily a VMware person by trade going through the Hyper-V stuff, will it be easier or worse trying to learn a new…
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is stanly cc course enough to pass the vcp?
For any folks who have previously completed, did you feel it was enough to pass the vcp?
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Citrix and Cloud Implementation
Hi All, A quick query in regards to the Citrix and the Cloud AWS Integration which needs to be done for a test bed environment creation which I am creating. The details needed are the feasibility of the Citrix 7.6 application/software installation along with AWS windows VMs and also if this is the best way ahead in long…
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Balancing VMDK between 2 SANs with sDRS?
Let’s say that you have two SANs with three datastores each. --SAN1---|---SAN2--|--1DS1---|---2DS1-- --1DS2---|---2DS2-- --1DS3---|---2DS3-- Now let’s say that you have 4 VMs that you want that you want to make sure stay on separate SAN in case one of the physical SANs goes down you still have a VM up. VM1 and VM3 will…
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Can you self study for the VCP6 or do you still have to take a class?
Just curious
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Stanly Course Transcript
I finished the course last year ( almost a year exactly )....Lots of things came up this year and I wasn't able to site for the exam. However I am looking at it again, and now when I login to VMware I don't see anywhere were it says I took the course. Under transcripts it says nothing on the VMware site....Am I looking in…
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VCP-DCV 550 Passing Score?
Hi everyone, I'm about to take the exam and am a bit confused as to what the passing score is. I know its 300 or more out of 500, and that it's weighted, but if you had to say a % what would it be? Should I be shooting for say 85%?
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VCAP6-DCV Deployment Exam Beta
Of course they announced this while I was on vacation but I was still able to snag a seat for the exam. I haven't even read the prep guide but still forked over the $100 fee. VCAP6 Deployment Lab Beta Exams: Register Now! - VMware Education and Certification Blog - VMware Blogs
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Vcix: Nv
Booked in for the 25th of May. Been labbing up in the HOLs like a madman. Resources used so far:* Martijn Smit's VCIX guide * VMware HOLs (introduction and advanced) * Official VMware documentation * Various blogs out there, notable ones - wahlnetwork.com, networkinferno.net, stretch-cloud.info/nsx/,…
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Homelab Storage Question
I've been setting up a lab with some old equipment from work for running nested ESXi and preparing for the VCP. Right now, I have a Xeon e5-2650 v3 and 16GB of RAM (to be expanded). I also have an older server with a M5015 flashed with LSI firmware and 4x 4TB WD Red HDDs that I can use directly in the frame or in a NAS.…
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Not so much certifications but....
is it possible to run freebsd inside of a vm? I want to virtualise my freenas (and maybe change to nas4free as to use less system resources) server and have it run alongside windows to play my videos/music in jriver rather than be forced to use plex which i have found to be total junk
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wgudreamspark.onthehub.com VMware vSphere 5.1, 5.1 ICM labs $200 each
Anyone notice they have a $50 VCA lab token, $200 - VMware vSphere 5.1 ICM Labs, and $200 - VMware vSphere 5.5 ICM labs now or "coming soon"? This looks pretty interesting. Not only this but there is still the Free 70% off VCP Voucher as well. This voucher apparently does not even require an approved VMware course to test…
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Vcap5-dca
The VCAP has recently caught my eye as I am bored with trivial technical exams. Lab exams are much more interesting. So far I have watched the Trainsignal/Pluralsight videos which have been helpful. My study plan is to lab each section in the blueprint and complete the tasks as many different ways as possible via C#, web,…
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VCP550 Pass (VCP5-DCV)
I just passed the VCP550 this morning. I've been working with VMware vSphere/Infrastructure (as it was called back in the day) since 2009. It's been a goal of mine for a long time to finally take my acquisition of professional qualifications seriously, which I've been working hard on this year. Besides tons of work and…
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how long to get vcp6?
how long on average do you think it would take to get the foundations and then the vcp-dcv?
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Stanly Jan-Mar
All I just received an email for the Stanly VM course from Jan-Mar. I was originally planning on taking this later as I was told my turn would be in the spring but for now I'm going to put my CCNA studies on hold in order to study and take this cert. Does anyone who's recently taken Stanly have any advice for me? I already…
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Jr. VDI Admin
Hello, As you might tell from my title, I just took on a role as a Jr. VDI Admin about a month ago. Right now Im still waiting to get my turn to get to really get my hands into the virtual infrastructure (permissions) but I have worked with vSphere and Horizon View to do a recompose a few times. I have pretty minimal…
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VCP6-DCV Training Class
Hello Everyone, I was previous VCP 4.0 and being lazy never renewed my cert but I work on VMware on a daily basis on 5.5 and 6.0. I had a book from a friend of mine who had taken Install and Configure 6.0 Training class. I studied through the material and took the 2V0-620 (Foundation) and 2V0-621 (VMware Certified…
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Stanly Jun-Aug
Hi all, got my place sorted for the up coming VCP6-DCV. Who else is going to be doing it? Anyone from England? Recently moved jobs who unfortunately don't go near VMware and are Hyper-V nuts, so hoping that the principles will fit together and a VCP will help me in the future more so than in my current role.
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Don't install the new win7/2k8 "convenience" update
Unless network connectivity isn't important on your machines using VMXNet3 RUSH POST: Microsoft Convenience Update and VMware VMXNet3 Incompatibilities - Virtualize Business Critical Applications - VMware Blogs
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Inexpensive Vmware training
Hello, I am looking into VCP6-DCV certificate and I have been looking around for inexpensive vmware authorized academy online. Does anyone know of a good online course that will make me eligible for the exam/certificate? thanks
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passthevcp review
Has anyone used the site passthevcp.com? I was thinking of signing up. I took the Stanly class but was looking for some extra prep before taking my 5.5 test.
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Online VMWare Training Recommendations
At work, have been given the green flag to look VMWare Training, maybe online. I've seen thread about a Dallas Community College and a Stanley Community College, was wondering how folks felt about it. I did look at the Stanley Community College website and didn't see anything listed for VMWare. thanks
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Temperature and Power Consumption
I plan the extend the level of VM in the physical Host. Are there any changes happen in the temperature and power of the physical Host?
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Software iscsi adapter is not showing up!
Having some weird issue with my vsphere 6 lab. I'm using esxi 6 (update 2) and vcenter 6.0 nested inside VMware workstation. The issue is, when I try to create software iscsi adapter, it shows task completed without any error. But after that the software iscsi adapter doesn't appear in the storage adapter list. Can anyone…
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Anyone running vCenter 6.x with ESXi 5.5 hosts for the long term?
I have been planning to upgrade to vSphere 6 toward the end of the year, but after doing some research on the VMware HCL, I noted that none of our IBM blades are not on the HCI for ESXi 6. 5.5 is the latest version of ESXi that is supported on these servers. So, I'm planning to upgrade vCenter to 6.x, leave my clusters…
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Passed my VCP 55 DCV
Finally passed my VCP exam today Off to other certifications now - debating on upgrading my MCSA to 2012 or to try the CCNA.
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Storage for VCP lab
Just about to start building a lab to run through all the VCP requirements after completing the stanley CC course. Going to be doing it all in Vmware workstation, what's the best free/easiest storage setup which will mimic iscsi/nfs as well as it can to be able to lab all the vcp requirements from peoples experience.
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VM Blogs
Hey guys, anyone got any good VM blogs they follow? Dont use VMware TO much in my current enviroment, I am a VCP and i want a way of just keeping up to date with whats going on out there. Thanks.
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Beware of VMware certs
Just kind of a heads up to anyone thinking about getting a VMware certification... Today is actually my last day working at VMware. Management here was great and good place to work, but their certification department is the worst I've seen. I passed the ICM back in January, took the vSphere foundations exam, then passed…
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VMWare crashing
Im having some issues with my VMWare crashing when I use it... Im trying to follow along with videos using ubuntu linux. Currently It is up to date, I did a fresh install of ubuntu, and it will no longer work. I was running a game in the background and was using VMNWare then the screen went black, came back up and the…
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Training material for VCP-DCV 6 Exam
So I have to renew my VCP 5.5, and I'm starting to look at material out there for the VCP 6 exam. Is transcender any good, or are there books out there you would recommend? Thanks!
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VCP6 Question - Stanly CC
I am planning on taking the VCP6 after receiving a response from Stanly for the June course. My questions is around the new certification format. Previously, ICM was the recommended course to "get you in the right direction" for VCP4, 5, etc. certification but as we all know, vSphere Foundations AND DCV are now required…
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Stanley PSE exam pass/VCP question
I completed the Stanley course, I booked the exam (PSE version) using the proctored exam code. The VMWare transcript shows I passed the exam but does not update the certification tab showing I am a VCP... Anyone else have this?
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Practicing VMware at work questions
Will this affect anything on the network at work? I'm wanting to install a trial copy of Server 2012 and ESXI 6.0 and maybe one with Linux. Am I free to play around with it as I please? I don't want the network to go down or anything! thanks
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Regarding VMWARE's VCP official training prices
Hello, I've got a question regarding the pricing of the training. Is there anyway to have a training for VCP online that is acknowledged by VMWARE itself? I need to take a course online and then be able to go for exam. These are the prices emailed to me by VMWARE: VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6] - On Demand Course…
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ESXI web client help!!
I installed ESXI 6.0 and know that I have to go through the web client but I'm having trouble findind where the web client is to install? Could anyone direct me to a link? Thanks!
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VCP550 or VCP550PSE
I finished the class from stanly last year. I will write the exam shortly. So Which exam should I choose ? VCP550 or VCP550PSE What is the difference between these two ? Thank You
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w00 w00t - VMUG supports 3 hosts....
w00t w00t; I got a refund too! I called up VMUG last week about the new VMUG Advantage only supporting one host, and they guy said he'd find out and get back to me. He personally called me up and told me I brought up a really good question and idea and they made the change to allow 3 hosts! I don't think it was just me,…
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Get VMWare Tools resolution from RHEL System?
Without reinstalling VMWare Tools. Is there a way to get what the resolution of the VMWare Tools is set to under Red Hat Linux? Was working with a DBA today to install Oracle updates and we realized that Oracle resolution wasn't set correctly. DBA asked if there was a way to tell what the resolution of VMWare Tools was set…
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Moving Disks to a Different Controller in vCenter Shows Not A Valid Partition Table
I've had to add a disk to a VM (RHEL5) in VMWare due to space issues and at the same time, I've optimized the disks assigned to SCSI controllers, because some disks are for Oracle. It would have been 7 disks to one controller, however I split them up. One controller (LSI Logical Parallel) has three disks that pertain to…
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What are your most used and helpful ESXcli commands?
Hey guys, since the discussion about vCPU design turned up a interesting following, I'm curious what ESXCLi functions that you use in your daily operations. These are some that I use way too often. 1. ESXTOP 2. /vmfs/volumes/datastore name/VM_name/ 3. ls 4. ls -al 5. vim-cmd vimsvc/task_list 6. vim-cmd getallvms
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VMWare snapshots are EVIL!
If you were a VMWare admin at a company where you thought people don’t really get how to engineer/admin virtualized environments what would you think of this? I am trying to get monitoring set up in the main ticket system so that users cannot abuse snapshots by letting them linger for more than 48 hours and avoid snapshot…
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Vsphere 6 foundation exam
Hello Folks, New to this website. Can anyone please advise me if the vsphere 6 foundation exam has any simulations (labs)? In order to focus on the exam I am also trying to find which **** will be better? I am using pluralsight and have a home lab. But sometimes it feels like pluralsight is covering a lot of ground. I am…
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CCNA --> VCP-NV - Has anyone done this?
Just floating this out there to hear from anyone has successfully completed this path? From a monetary standpoint this seems like my best option. I don't think I would ever have an issue getting my employer to pay for the VCP exams, but the class is a different story and that's always been my biggest hangup on achieving…
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VCP 5.5 pratice tests
Has anyone used the measureup pactice questions to prepare for the VCP 5.5 exam? Is it worth my time?
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VMware on demand courses/vouchers
Hey all, Ran across this the other day from someone in my unit. Apparently if you are in the Army or a GS employee and can get it signed off on, you can have access to the 45 day course and at the end of the course test (if you pass with a certain %) they will issue a free voucher for you. For all of you who wish to become…
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Do I need vCenter?
I'm watching a video on Youtube to get a grasp of the basics of setting up a VMware ESXi server and I've got a bit confused when he loaded vCenter. So I searched Google for ESXi vs vCenter and got even more confused by the forum post I found and the answers given. If I'm right ESXi is the OS I install onto the server in…
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What exactly do you do with Virtual Machines?
Sorry for asking this I'm a complete novice. Let's say I install VMware or Hyper-V, I have a couple VM's running on the host PC. Then what? How do I get these VM's running on another monitor in another room. How do I connect peripherals. The closest I have come was a wikipedia page that mentioned "Guest software", but it…
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Network I/O Control
Hey guys, I was curious if one of you guys know if you can enable Network I/O on a vDS while the vDS is being used and not have traffic going over it get disconnected? -- I'm pretty sure you can just enable it, but just to play it safe I figured I'd ask just to make sure my brain is thinking this correctly. :) I'm…
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vCPU Design Considerations
Hey guys, Anyone know of a rough design consideration for vCPU's in a datacenter. I like to always start with 2 vCPU's and work my way up, but I was curious how other comes to determinations for vCPU counts based on a VM's demand levels.
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iSCSI Binding Help
I had a question about iSCSI Port Binding in VMware 5.5. In the past we have used port binding when creating iSCSI connections between our Host and SAN. Using a 1 to 1 ratio (1 vmnic per vSwitch) we could go through the iSCSI Storage Adapter once added and configure port bindings. Without really thinking about it we…
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VMWare exams
Hi there, I've been tasked with learning vmware for work as its used it our dev environment, I will basically be doing admin work with it, I tend to like to try and get an exam done if doing something new, what exam should I be looking at for this. I have looked at the vmware site and dont quite see what I want, I dont…