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Get IT Done: Creating a test lab on one machine using VMware Workstation

If you frequently test hardware, operating systems, and applications, you know that you're likely to spend many frustrating hours rebooting while you troubleshoot problem apps, drivers, services, and patches. If so, creating a test lab using virtual machines software will save you a lot of downtime. Two popular applications are...

Tags: VMware Inc., Michael Jackman, Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Get IT Done, VMware 4.0, VMware Workstation, PC, workstation, virtual machine

Technical articles 2004-05-14

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VMware & Virtualization

Now that I have your interest in VMware Workstation and virtualization, you may find some of these additional blog posts useful. Can virtualization save you money? What can you do with VMware Workstation 5 Unlock the power of VMware Workstation command line Check out...

Tags: VMware Inc., VMware Workstation, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage, Steven Warren

Blog posts 2008-03-26

Running VMWare ESX within VMWare Serer Console

Hi all,I recently migrated from New Zealand to Australia.I only have a laptop but I would like to learn how to use ESX 3.I am using the free version of VMWare Server to run Servers and Workstation.What I would like to do is install ESX 3 within my VMWare Server...

Tags: parlez vous anglais?, VMWare ESX, VMware Inc., VMware Server, console

Discussion threads 2007-05-24

Want a FREE VMWare Server?

VMware cuts VMware Server price to zero VMWare is releasing a free, entry level virtualization product for Windows and Linux....This post originally appeared on an external website

Tags: server, VMware Inc.

Blog posts 2006-02-03

VMware Infrastructure Architecture Overview

VMware Infrastructure is the industry's first full infrastructure virtualization suite that allows enterprises and small businesses alike to transform, manage and optimize their IT systems infrastructure through virtualization. VMware Infrastructure delivers comprehensive virtualization, management, resource optimization, application availability and operational automation capabilities in an integrated offering. With a whole suite...

Tags: VMware Inc., VMware Infrastructure, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage

White papers 2006-09-06

VMWare Details

Can anybody give me a brief idea of what VMWare is? and how can I access VMWare GUI so that I can take a look at all ESXs and GOSs...Thanks

Tags: prasad.pict@..., VMware Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-10-01

VMware player screenshots

VMware released a free player that allows you to run virtual machines created by VMware Workstation, GSX, and ESX Server as well as Microsoft virtual machines and Symantec LiveState Recovery disk formats. You can download the free VMware Player and a pre-built Browser Appliance loaded with Ubuntu and Firefox. Steven...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Symantec Corp., Ubuntu, VMware Inc., Mozilla Firefox, VMware Player, blog, disk, Web browser, workstation, virtual machine, VMware Workstation, VMWare ESX Server, server

Image galleries 2006-08-02

VMware ACE: Best Practices for Setting Up VMware ACE

VMware ACE extends virtual machine technology to address security issues in a networked computing environment. VMware ACE enables to apply corporate IT policies to a virtual machine containing an operating system, enterprise applications and data to create a secure, isolated PC environment known as an "Assured computing environment." A primary...

Tags: Environment, VMware Inc., Best Practice, Virtual Machine, VMware ACE

White papers 2005-02-07

Examining VMware

VMware is a virtual-machine platform that provides an abstraction of x86 PC hardware so that multiple operating systems can run unmodified and at the same time on a standard PC. For developers, this means you can run multiple development environments on your desktop without rebooting or repartitioning....

Tags: VMware Inc., Linux, Desktops, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

White papers 2000-08-01

VMWare ESX for availability?

I have tried to find information utside VmWare regarding uptime for a VmWare / blade environment, compared to a traditional server platform. What is the performance penalty by using the extra software layer for cpu and I/O?

Tags: hardware, knannest@..., virtualization, VMWare ESX, VMware Inc.

Discussion threads 2006-02-05

Dell and VMware: Partnering to Deliver VMware Virtualization Software on Dell PowerEdge Servers

Dell and VMware partnered in Dell development labs to release the latest shipping version of VMware virtualization software on Dell PowerEdge servers - enabling enterprises to implement and manage simple, pre-tested virtual server configurations. This paper highlights Dell and VMware co-development activities including certification, qualification, and beta testing that help...

Tags: Software, Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Partnership, VMware Inc., Dell PowerEdge, Server Virtualization, Virtualization, Servers, Hardware

White papers 2004-10-01

PE2500 VMware installation

I have a PE2500 2 x P3 procs, 3g ram , perc3/di.I am trying to install VMWare 3.0.1 Not on the vmware server list. Does anyone know if there is a work around to installing it ?

Tags: 3G, josh-1@..., VMware Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-07-12

VMWARE? A can of worms?

Hey guys,I am considering consolodating our small office server environment with VMWARE they have 4 big ol towers, and it just seems like it can be stream lines. Let me know your experiences with VMWARe.and contact me if you want to collaborate and have some fun on some testing. I...

Tags: Cyberthreats, jscogin@..., VMware Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-08-30

Check out VMware player

free desktop virtualizationRun virtual machines on your Windows or Linux PC with VMware Player 2.0. This free desktop virtualization software application makes it easy to operate.RE: Check out VMware playerI love VMWare Playre. I'm a student at New England Tech and we use VMWare Workstation at school. In...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, OPEN SOURCE, versuri32@..., VMware Inc., VMware Player

Discussion threads 2007-06-27

PerfectDisk 2008 for VMware (exe)

PerfectDisk 2008 for VMware combines the power of PerfectDisk 2008 with additional functionality for your VMware Workstation and VMware Server environments to help you automatically boost VMware performance and reclaim VMware disk space. PerfectDisk 2008 for VMware goes beyond basic disk defragmentation by automatically defragmenting host disk drives and virtual...

Tags: VMware Inc.

Software downloads 2008-05-16

Using disk images with VMware

vmware tools need a non-"Other" templateI used your technique to virtualize an existing win2k pro machine. It works very nicely - thanks! One quibble: to have a usable desktop gui and all that you need the vmware tools. They provide better vide

Tags: networking, linux, software, windows, tool, jamesaffeld@..., win2K Pro, VMware Inc., disk

Discussion threads 2006-12-22

The Fastest 'Hot' Backups for VMware Infrastructure 3: Using VMware Consolidated Backup With esxRanger Professional 3.0

Virtualization brings enterprises many new ways to deploy and manage application architectures. VMware has enabled these enterprises to take management and virtualization to the next level with their latest release of VMware Infrastructure 3. However, just as in the physical world, protecting data and applications is as, if not more,...

Tags: VMware Inc., Vizioncore, Backups, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage

White papers 2007-01-01

Create reliable system images with dd

vmware tools need a non-"Other" templateIf you select "other, other" then you won't be able to use the vmware tools, which, among other things makes life easier with cut and paste between vmware console and guest os. I haven't noticed any problems

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Discussion threads 2006-12-21

Backing Up VMware

If virtual machines are important in the environment, this webcast is useful which demonstrates how to overcome one of the key challenges of managing virtual machines: backing them up. The webcast will cover - data protection for VMware; how Virtualization changes backup issues; the NetBackup solution for VMware; and NetBackup...

Tags: VMware Inc., Backups

Webcasts 2007-12-01

VMware ACE

VMware ACE is an enterprise desktop solution for IT Desktop Managers who want to provision secure, standardized PC environments to the extended enterprise. VMware ACE installs easily, improving the manageability, security, and cost-effectiveness of any industry standard PC. In this webcast, you will learn all about VMware ACE.

Tags: VMware Inc., VMware ACE, Desktops, Storage, Hardware

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