Tag Archives: ESXi

Understanding VMware vSphere, ESXi, and Release Cycles

Some newcomers to virtualization don’t know that VMware vSphere is the combination of VMware ESXi and vCenter Server. By launching a complete virtualization infrastructure platform, VMware can offer more advanced capabilities than the staggered Hyper-V releases from Microsoft. Continue reading

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Start and Manage a VM Without Using vSphere Client

Use Tech Support Mode on VMware ESXi to find, start, and obtain guest OS IP address information from a virtual machine — without using the vSphere Client on Windows. Continue reading

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Hypervisor Footprint Quiz

Humorous take on a reference to small footprint hypervisor advantages — not from VMware. Continue reading

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Win $2500 with your 1337 VMware ESXi scripting skillz

Win up to $2500 in the VMware ESXi Scripting Contest! Continue reading

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VMware ESXi 4: SD Flash in BL460c G6

HP Blades incorporate an SD slot that can be used to easily deploy VMware ESXi from flash. Take a look. Continue reading

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