Recently I renewed my VMware User Group Advantage subscription, and I was reminded how just how amazing the benefits are that come with it. If you’re an IT professional with a home or cloud lab (eg. Ravello) and an interest in the VMware platform, then you should definitely check it out! Continue reading
Could Dell’s new converged VRTX be a game changer?
Last week I was watching the highlights from Tech Field Day 10 and saw some details emerge of the Dell VRTX.
The VRTX is an integrated solution that brings together compute, storage and (fast) networking all under one chassis. It comes as both a tower or rack configuration.
vExpert 2016
The list of folks who have been awarded vExpert status for 2016 has been announced and I’m pleased to say I have been included.
It is quite an honour to be recognised for Continue reading
Wednesday Tidbit: Migrating an embedded PSC to an external PSC
Recently I deployed a new vSphere 6 vCenter with an embedded Platform Services Controller to the home lab for a PoC. Whilst the deployment was only meant to be temporary, it has evolved into a permanent feature. Unfortunately I need scalability with my PSC (high availability and across sites), so the embedded just wasn’t going to work. I needed to migrate it to an external PSC. Continue reading
Implementing a VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Horizon View 6.2 – Part 4: Configuring the RDS hosts
In part 3 we configured the templates that will be used by our desktops pools. In this part I demonstrate how to provision the RDS hosts that will provide applications to remote users without the need for a full desktop. I will also install the applications ready for them to be added to a View Application Farm. Continue reading
Implementing a VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Horizon View 6.2 – Part 3: Creating the templates
In part 2 we installed the VMware Horizon View Connection Servers and View Composer in preparation for deploying our virtual desktops.
In this part we configure our two templates which will be used by all members of the business. Continue reading
My 2016 goals
Recently I was inspired by a post Scott Lowe wrote regarding his 2016 projects. At the beginning of each year I always have a vision about what I’d like to achieve, but if I don’t write it down and set benchmarks against it I have no way of measuring success.
So here goes… Continue reading
Wednesday Tidbit: Two ways to force a disk to appear as an SSD
The other day I was installing a VSAN 6 Proof of Concept in the lab and needed a disk to appear as an SSD. There are two ways to do this, each with their own merits, although only one can be used if you plan on using nested ESXi on vCloud Air. Continue reading
Implementing a VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Horizon View 6.2 – Part 2: Installing the Connection Servers and Composer
In part 1 of this series, I outlined the design for implementing a virtual desktop infrastructure solution using VMware View. In this part, I demonstrate how to install and configure the VMware View Connection Server and View Composer in preparation for deploying virtual desktops. Continue reading
Implementing a VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Horizon View 6.2 – Part 1: Design
In September 2015 VMware released version 6.2 of their Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) offering, Horizon View. View enables enterprises to virtualise their desktop estate, potentially saving thousands in hardware costs in the process. Other benefits, such as greater flexibility are also realised. Continue reading
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