VMware vSphere Update 1 updated
November 20th, VMware released VMware vSphere 4 Update 1 for ESX(i) and vCenter Server which included support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2,support for View 4, support for DB2 database and improved support for Microsoft Clustering. But soon after that the first issue…
WAN optimization for VMware View 4.0 PCoIP
Although PCoIP is very efficient display protocol also over WAN connection. (See video demonstration on Vimeo ) there was still the leak of a good WAN optimization solution for VMware View 4.0. We all know that the user experience will heavily benefit if we can control…
New articles published for week ending 12/06/2009
In the last week these items are added or edited in VMware’s Knowledgebase at http://kb.vmware.com
Determining VMware vCenter Server and ESX Build Number (updated)
I have just updated the list after receiving word the new version is out and the build numbers are known for vSphere 4 and vCenter Server. So I compiled a list of build numbers and updates from the patch notes for VMware ESX and VMware…
Hyper-V R2 vs vSphere: A feature comparison
At the end of May of this year we wrote a article concerning Hypervisor comparisons and we got a lot of positive feedback on it. The downside to that is that people want an update as soon as one of the companies launches a new…
First impressions VMware View 4.0
Last we had the opportunity to set up a VMware View Proof of Concept based on the new version 4.0. We grabbed some hardware set it up in our Support Lab. Installed vSphere 4.0 Update 1 on it. Prepared three virtual servers setup a domain…
New articles published for week ending 11/29/2009
In the last week these items are added or edited in VMware’s Knowledgebase at http://kb.vmware.com
vSphere and HP Virtual Connect Flex-10
On a regular basis we have info sessions with our most important vendors. Last week we had a session with HP to tell us more about virtualization in their hardware products. The session was especially targeted at Flex-10. Flex-10 is the way how HP breaks…
Visit the dutch VMUG
On the 11th of December the anual Dutch VMUG conference will take place at the Nieuwegein Business Center. The final agenda has recently been published and judging on the names and topics it is going to be an awesome event again. Not only will key…
Vizioncore releases vFoglight 6
Today Danny Claproth from Vizioncore had a very interesting message on his twitter, “Vizioncore vFoglight 6 is officially GA” This is the long awaited version which we heard a lot about during our vFogLight training at the end of October. vFogLight 6 Pro is…
New articles published for week ending 11/22/2009
In the last week these items are added or edited in VMware’s Knowledgebase at http://kb.vmware.com
VMware View 4 released [Cont’d]
Yesterday VMware released it’s new version of its VDI solution, VMware View 4. VMware View 4 includes the following new features and improvements: VMware View with PCoIP – PCoIP provides an optimized desktop experience for the delivery of the entire desktop environment including applications, images,…
vSphere 4 Update 1 released
Last night VMware has released Update 1 for ESXi 4, ESX 4, and vCenter server 4. According to the release notes Update 1 includes the following improvements: Support for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2; Support for View 4; Support for 160 VMs per…
Advertising? Or just name calling?
I do like advertising from time to time. I think advertising gives away a lot about how companies operate and what their internal values are. You also find out if the company understands their market and their potential users. When looking for VMware View articles…
New articles published for week ending 11/15009
In the last week these items are added or edited in VMware’s Knowledgebase at http://kb.vmware.com