Easgs has created a video tutorial about how to install VMware 6.5 Workstation in OpenSuse 11.0, the video is available here.
This video shows how to install Vmware 6.5 workstation with the bundle file in OpenSuse 11.0, to accomplish this you must install first the following packages: binutils, gcc, gcc-c++, kernel-source and make and after that execute the command “sh VMware-Workstation-6.5.0-118166.i386.bundle” as root, all this is show in the video, it is assumed that you have inserted the opensuse 11.0 DVD and the Vmware installation file is located at your home directory.
Saturday, October 4. 2008
How to Install Workstation 6.5 in OpenSuse 11.0 Video Tutorial
Friday, October 3. 2008
The Xpert Training Group V-Event videos are online
Today the Dutch market leader in virtualization training XTG delivered the Dutch virtualization event. The Xpert Training Group V-Event is the key virtualization event of the year. At this event attendees received the latest product updates and information, they saw live demos and got a deep level of understanding required to turn their infrastructure challenges into a competitive advantage through server, desktop and storage virtualization solutions and technology. I was one of the attendees and recorded some Dutch video footage which is viewable at XTG’s Vimeo page.
Thursday, October 2. 2008
VMworld 2008 Sessions & Labs will be made available this week
VMworld 2008 Sessions & Labs will be made available this week. All paid attendees of VMworld 2008 will be able to view flash videos (audio over slides) of the breakout sessions, download PDFs or listen to MP3 podcasts. PDFs only will be made available for manuals and presentations from hands-on labs.
As an added bonus, all attendees will get access to all sponsor keynotes as PDFs, MP3s and streaming flash presentations as well. Check the site Friday for the release of this content. Via the forum and Holy VM!
VMware ESX Essentials in the Virtual Data Center
I have received a free copy of “VMware ESX Essentials in the Virtual Data Center” from one of the authors, Jase McCarty this morning.:-) I’m speed reading trough it and believe that these guys have covered everything you need to know when setting up your ESX environment. Finally an alternative to the VI3 install and configure course guide.
The VMware ESX server is vital to virtualization methods used to perform server consolidation, software development, test automation, legacy Windows migration, and more. VMware ESX Essentials in the Virtual Data Center is an extremely valuable and distinctive resource. The authors present surprising new ways of using virtualization to accomplish tasks now performed at the physical level. All areas of business are examined, with text that features technical information and best practices, including business challenges and technology breakdowns to expedite effective allocation of time and resources.
VMware ESX Essentials in the Virtual Data Center
CRC Press | 2009 | 237 pages | David Marshall, Stephen S. Beaver, Jason McCarthy
Wednesday, October 1. 2008
A poor men’s VMotion
Mike DiPetrillo over at VMware posted a PowerShell script on his weblog. This script is able to Quick Migrate a VMware virtual machine from one ESX server to the other.
One of the things that was also brought up over and over again in the debate was the fact that Quick Migration was free and came with Hyper-V since it was based on Microsoft Clustering whereas VMware VMotion was only available in the most expensive Enterprise SKU of VMware Infrastructure. So there it was - I need to create Quick Migration for the lower priced and free VMware solutions. I went off, built my little script, and showed it off at VMworld. There was a GREAT response to it so I'm posting it here for others to use or improve upon however you see fit.