VKernel acquired by Quest
Just 15 minutes ago I heard the ‘news’ that, last Wednesday, VKernel was acquired by Quest Software. VKernel will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of Quest, building, selling and marketing the same performance and capacity management solutions. So, it will be business as…
New ThinApp and Horizon Application Manager released
Last Wednesday, November 16th, VMware announced the availability of ThinApp 4.7 and Horizon App Manager 1.2. The combination of the two products enables cloud-based deployment of ThinApp packages with VMware Horizon Application Manager. ThinApp 4.7 includes the following features: The ThinApp Setup Capture wizard includes…
VMware Security Advisor
While browsing the Shavlik.com website I stumbled on a small but powerful hidden away gem in the pages named VMware Security Advisor. Are you aware of all your security risks? Security Advisor provides you with the ability to perform a no-cost security scan on your…
Check out vExpert Spotlight
Have you ever wondered how I rolled into the IT business, when I got involved with VMware, why I started VMGuru.nl and was rewarded vExpert 2009-2011? Today I’m in the vExpert Spotlight on the VMware Communities VMTN Blog. Check out: http://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2011/11/vexpert-spotlight-erik-scholten.html
VMware vCenter Protect Essentials Plus released
Recently VMware released the latest version of vCenter Protect Essentials. This product is a combination of several technologies but the major part is from Shavlik Technologies, which VMware acquired earlier this year. VMware vCenter Protect Essentials provides centralized patch management and asset inventory for SMBs/SMEs…
The return of VMTN?
Over the years there have been a lot of outcries in the VMware Community to re-instate the VMware Technology Network (VMTN). The VMTN started in 2005 and is much like Microsoft MSDN or TechNet, for a reduced yearly fee you could use the VMware software…
New VMware View clients for iPad and Android released
Today VMware released a new client for the iPad and Android devices. Version 1.2 is optimized for VMware View 5, has support for iOS 5 including AirPlay and contains presentation mode for use with external displays and AirPlay. VMware View Client for Android makes it…
Impressions of VMworld 2011 – Day Four
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VMware and Nvidia join forces
One of the announcements I missed at VMworld Europe 2011 in Copenhagen was the announcement of VMware and Nvidia delivering 3D graphics to VMware View. VMware announced that they are in a partnership with NVIDIA to deliver high-end virtual workstations with 3D graphics…
One of most inspiring stories @ VMworld 2011
Yesterday was the last day of VMworld Europe 2011 in Copenhagen and I was wandering around at the VMware booth at the Solution Exchange. After a demo of VMware View with Unified Communications, I was introduced to Hanna Phan and according to the…
Massive fight at VMworld 2011 in Copenhagen
Yesterday the was some disturbance at VMworld Europe 2011 in Copenhagen. A massive fight broke out between the one-on-one rooms and the lounge area. Research shows that it was a reckoning of the dutch vMafia. Eye witnesses told us that six to eight…
A Solution Exchange and Relaxation Lounge Tour
One of the most visited and interesting parts of VMworld is the Solution Exchange. The Solution Exchange is like a trade fair, but better. All exhibitors have some product enhancing your virtual infrastructure, demo’s are all around and technicians with real info are…
VMware vSphere clustering Q&A (VSP1682)
Today I attended session VSP1682 ‘VMware vSphere clustering Q&A‘ hosted by Frank Denneman, Duncan Epping and Chris Colotti. After a short introduction the Q&A started and below you will find my top 10 questions. Q1. Are the old, vSphere 4, constraints in vSphere…
Impressions of VMworld 2011 – Day Two
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Designing vSphere Platforms for Maximum Performance (BCA2817)
Normally I don’t like to edit and publish full sessions but yesterday I attended a great session regarding ‘Designing vSphere Platforms for Maximum Tier 1 Application Performance‘ (BCA2817). I know it’s a long video but Mark Achtemichuk, Performance Specialist SE at VMware had…