Like everyone else, I have been reviewing the Release Notes for the latest Update 1 release of vSphere 4.1, but I decided to point out specific fixes that will make full image VM backups better for everyone. Note that I work for Veeam Software, but the fixes I am referring to are all VMware resolved issues that surface from time to no matter what backup solution you use. There are numerous other fixes and impovements in the U1 release, but, since most of my world is backup these days, these particular items “popped out” at me.
Consolidate Helper Snapshot Appears On vSphere VM
September 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Live Coverage – GestaltIT Tech Field Day Veeam Presentation
July 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I am in Seattle, WA for the third GestaltIT Tech Field Day (TFD). This time I am part of the presenting team for Veeam Software, and we are first up on the agenda. As with other recent events, I am using Cover It Live (CiL) to provide real time coverage and of our presentation and the reaction of the delegates (bloggers) attending. The best part about using Cover It Live is the event can be played back in the future, so check it out even if you missed it live.
What Is VAAI And What Does It Mean For Virtualization?
June 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You’ve probably heard VMware virtualization and storage talk about VAAI (vStorage API for Array Integration. If you’ve listened to episode 4 of VIRTUMANIA or watched the recent video from the vExpert Panel session at the Carolina VMUG Summit then you’ve heard me talk about it with some of those most in the know on the topic. But what is VAAI exactly and how will it impact virtualization in the future?
Future vCenter And SRM Requirement For 64 bit OS Means More vCenter VMs
June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Take VMware SRM Survey, Get a Free Copy of Laverick’s Book, and Donate $10 to UNICEF
June 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
VMware needs feedback from SRM (Site Recovery Manager) customers. The SRM product team is asking that customers take a 15 minute survey about their deployments. In return, the first 1000 to participate will receive a free PDF copy of Mike Laverick’s SRM 4.0 book, and VMware will donate $10 to charity. Laverick indicated in an email the chosen charity is UNICEF.
VMware Answers XenClient Release With View Client Local Mode
May 19, 2010 By 1 Comment
In contrast to their previously expected bare metal client hypervisor, is VMware now focused on enhancing the VMware View Client Local Mode? I’m basing this assumption on the blog post VMware View: Real BYOC and View Client which was published apparently in response to Citrix’s announcement of the XenClient availability earlier this week at the Synergy 2010 conference.
Pre-existing Snapshot Could Cause Inconsistent Incrementals Using vSphere CBT
May 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nominate 2010 vExperts Now
April 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
VMware announced this week that nominations for 2010 vExpert are being accepted until April 30, 2010. Be sure to vote for your favorite “bloggers, book authors, VMUG leaders, event organizers, speakers, tool builders, forum leaders, and others who share their virtualization expertise” by filling out the official application found at the new vExpert 2010 Landing site.
Why Does Cloning A VM From Template Take A Long Time?
April 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment