YouTube user eitang8 from Israël has created a nice VMware AppSpeed demo.
Monday, May 31. 2010
VMware AppSpeed in action
Saturday, May 29. 2010
Workflows in the Cloud with the VMware Orchestrator plugin
Fellow vExpert and virtualization friend Peter Rudolf over at Mightycare Solutions has created a real nifty vSphere Client Plugin.
We have developed a native vCO (VMware Orchestrator) Plugin for the vCenter vSphere Client; "The Mightycare vCO PlugIN for vCenter". It’s now possible to define all the needed Services in Workflows and Actions with in the VMware Orchestrator. Once you have designed your Workflows you can integrate these Workflows into the vCenter Plugin and start these Workflows from the vSphere Client. So you can bring all your Administration Tasks or "Services in your Cloud". One Management console for the complete virtual Infrastructure Environment.
What do you think of it? Leave your comment or vision at the following community thread.
We have developed a native vCO (VMware Orchestrator) Plugin for the vCenter vSphere Client; "The Mightycare vCO PlugIN for vCenter". It’s now possible to define all the needed Services in Workflows and Actions with in the VMware Orchestrator. Once you have designed your Workflows you can integrate these Workflows into the vCenter Plugin and start these Workflows from the vSphere Client. So you can bring all your Administration Tasks or "Services in your Cloud". One Management console for the complete virtual Infrastructure Environment.What do you think of it? Leave your comment or vision at the following community thread.
Thursday, May 27. 2010
DOSBox 0.74 has been released!
DOSBox emulates an Intel x86 PC, complete with sound, graphics, mouse, joystick, modem, etc., necessary for running many old MS-DOS games that simply cannot be run on modern PCs and operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Linux and FreeBSD. However, it is not restricted to running only games. In theory, any MS-DOS or PC-DOS (referred to commonly as "DOS") application should run in DOSBox, but the emphasis has been on getting DOS games to run smoothly, which means that communication, networking and printer support are still in early development.
DOSBox is a DOS-emulator that uses the SDL-library which makes DOSBox very easy to port to different platforms. DOSBox has already been ported to many different platforms, such as Windows, BeOS, Linux, MacOS X...
DOSBox also emulates CPU:286/386 realmode/protected mode, Directory FileSystem/XMS/EMS, Tandy/Hercules/CGA/EGA/VGA/VESA graphics, a SoundBlaster/Gravis Ultra Sound card for excellent sound compatibility with older games...
http://www.dosbox.com
Monday, May 24. 2010
VMware Certified Design Expert on vSphere 4 - Datacenter Design
Here are the steps that need to be taken to become a VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX4). When you already are a VCP4 or VCDX3, there’s an upgrade path available.
1. Be a VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 Pass the VCAP - Datacenter Administration Exam
2. Pass the VCAP - Datacenter Design Exam
3. Submit a VCDX4 Application that is accepted
4. Successfully present and defend a VMware Infrastructure Design and Implementation Plan
VMware no longer requires qualifying exams to be taken in a specific sequence. However, required exams must be passed before the start of the application submission and defense process.
VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) is the highest level of VMware certification. This elite group is comprised of design architects highly-skilled in VMware enterprise deployments and the program is designed for veteran professionals who want to validate and demonstrate their expertise in VMware virtual infrastructure.
http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=16663&ui=www_cert
VMware Certified Advanced Professional
Check out VMware’s website, they just did the official launch of the VCAP certification, the frequently asked questions can be found here. Be one of the first in line to take the new VMware Certified Advanced Professional Exams. VCAP4-DCA exam opens July 12! Sign up here to receive an email alert when registration opens. VCAP4-DCD exam opens in August! Sign up here to receive an email alert when registration is opens.
Upon accomplishing VMware Certified Professional on VMware vSphere 4 (VCP4) you are eligible to pursue our intermediate level certification: VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP). Available in Datacenter Administration and/or Datacenter Design, this program is appropriate for VCP4s that are ready to further enhance their skills with the virtual infrastructure and add new, industry-recognized credentials to their list of accomplishments.
The following VMware advanced courses are recommended for VCAP4-DCA exam preparation but are not required:
VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting
VMware vSphere: Manage for Performance
VMware vSphere: Manage and Design for Security
VMware vSphere: Automation with VMware PowerCLI
You can also vote for the session Jon Hall has submitted for the VMworld 2010, it can be found in the Virtualization 101 section.
Title: VMware Certified Advanced Professional Certifications Are Here
Session Id: V18061
Abstract: This session announces the availability of two new Advanced certifications, the VCAP Enterprise and the VCAP Design certifications. These certifications allow a VMware Certified Professional to demonstrate advanced mastery of two areas of expertise: Enterprise Administration and Design. The VCAP Enterprise candidate demonstrates advanced abilities in implementation and administration of large and/or complex vSphere environments, while the VCAP Design candidate demonstrates advanced abilities in designing vSphere solutions. This session will further describe the purpose of these two certifications, along with the requirements for obtaining each.
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