Entries from Eric Sloof

Thursday, May 24. 2012

Technical White Paper - VMware vSphere Metro Storage Cluster Case Study

VMware vSphere Metro Storage Cluster (VMware vMSC) is a new configuration within the VMware Hardware Compatibility List. This type of configuration is commonly referred to as a stretched storage cluster or metro storage cluster. It is implemented in environments where disaster/downtime avoidance is a key requirement. This case study was developed to provide additional insight and information regarding operation of a VMware vMSC infrastructure in conjunction with VMware vSphere. This paper will explain how vSphere handles specific failure scenarios and will discuss various design considerations and operational procedures.

VMware vSphere Metro Storage Cluster Case Study

Tuesday, May 22. 2012

VMware vSphere 5 - Optimize and Scale is ready for scheduling

If you’re interested in a really challenging training course that also prepares you for the upcoming VCAP5-DCA exam, then the VMware "vSphere 5 - Optimize and Scale" and is a great training course for you. I’m delivering this new training course at Global Knowledge Amsterdam.

This training course, for experienced VMware vSphere personnel, teaches advanced skills for configuring and maintaining a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure. The course is based on VMware vSphere ESXi 5.0 and VMware vCenter Server 5.0.

This course prepares you for the VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Data Center Administration [V5] certification (VCAP5-DCA). Completion of this course also satisfies the prerequisite for taking the VMware Certified Professional 5 exam.

Configure and manage ESXi networking and storage for a large and sophisticated enterprise.

Manage changes to the vSphere environment.
Optimize the performance of all vSphere components.
Troubleshoot operational faults and identify their root causes.
Use VMware vSphere® ESXi™ Shell and VMware vSphere® Management Assistant to manage vSphere.
Use VMware vSphere® Auto Deploy to provision ESXi hosts.

Use this link to schedule the “Optimize and Scale” and join me.

Link to course datasheet

Saturday, May 19. 2012

Registration is now open for the VCAP5-DCD Exam

VMware Certified Advanced Professional on vSphere 5 – Datacenter Design (VCAP5-DCD)

VCAP5-DCD is designed for IT architects who design and integrate VMware solutions in multi-site, large enterprise, virtualized environments. Successful candidates possess a deep understanding of datacenter design principles and methodologies, as well as VMware core components and their relation to storage and networking. Successful candidates also have broad knowledge of applications and infrastructure services, and how they relate and integrate with the virtual infrastructure.

Achieving a VCAP5-DCD certification validates your ability to:

Create a vSphere conceptual design.
Create a vSphere logical design from an existing conceptual design.
Create a vSphere physical design from an existing logical design.
Create and execute an implementation plan.

Thursday, May 17. 2012

VMware Released vCenter Operations Manager for View

VMware vCenter Operations Manager for View provides end-to-end visibility into the health, performance and efficiency of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). It enables desktop administrators to proactively ensure the best end-user experience, avert incidents and eliminate bottlenecks. Designed for VMware View, this optimized version of vCenter Operations Manager improves IT productivity and lowers the cost of owning and operating VDI environments.

http://www.vmware.com/products/desktop_virtualization/vcenter-operations-manager-view/overview.html

VMware Released New View 5.1 Clients for Windows, Mac, Ubuntu Linux, iPad, and Android

VMware View Clients for Windows, Mac, Ubuntu Linux, iPad, and Android allow you to connect to your VMware View virtual desktop from your device of choice giving you on-the-go access from any location.

VMware View Client for Mac
VMware View Client for Mac
VMware View Client for iPad
VMware View Client for iPad in iTunes App Store
VMware View Client for Linux
VMware View Client for Linux in Ubuntu Software Center
VMware View Client for Windows
VMware View Client for 32-bit Windows
VMware View Client for 64-bit Windows
VMware View Client for Windows with Local Mode Option
VMware View Client for 32-bit Windows with Local Mode Option
VMware View Client for 64-bit Windows with Local Mode Option
VMware View Client for Android
VMware View Client for Android in Google Play S
VMware View Client for Kindle Fire in Amazon Android Ap
VMware View Clients for Cisco Cius in Cisco AppHQ
VMware View Client for Android Standalone Package

https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/info/slug/desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_view_clients/1_0

VMware Released View 5.1 and Launched Horizon Application Manager 1.5

Now available: VMware View 5.1, VMware Horizon Application Manager 1.5 and a public beta program for the Project Octopus cloud data synchronization and collaboration service.

http://www.vmware.com/end-user-computing/

Wednesday, May 16. 2012

VMware View Evaluator's Guide

The purpose of this document is to support a self-guided, hands-on review of VMware View 5. The content is intended to show how easily you can set up a VMware View 5 environment so you can evaluate both new and important capabilities. These capabilities include creating and managing virtualized desktops, and validating the suggested use cases.

The guide is divided into the following main sections:

1. Key New Features of VMware View 5

2. Description of VMware View Components

3. Setting Up a View Evaluation Environment

4. Evaluation Tasks

An appendix includes the evaluation tasks from the View 4.6 Evaluator’s Guide, so that you can test those features if you have not yet done so. This document assumes you have basic knowledge of VMware vSphere™ or VMware ESX™ or ESXi™, and are comfortable configuring networking and storage in a virtual environment.

http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/view/VMware-View-Evaluators-Guide.pdf

Tuesday, May 15. 2012

Database workload testing with Dell DVD Store

The DVD Store Version 2 (DS2) is a complete online e-commerce test application, with a backend database component, a web application layer, and driver programs. The goal in designing the database component as well as the midtier application was to utilize many advanced database features (transactions, stored procedures, triggers, referential integity) while keeping the database easy to install and understand. The DS2 workload may be used to test databases or as a stress tool for any purpose.

The distribution includes code for SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and PostgreSQL.Included in the release are data generation programs, shell scripts to build data for 10MB, 1GB and 100 GB versions of the DVD Store, database build scripts and stored procedure, PHP web pages, and a C# driver program.

http://linux.dell.com/dvdstore

Monday, May 14. 2012

Duco Jaspars at vConsult goes live

Fellow vExpert Duco Jaspars finally decided to start his own VMware blog. His website can be found at blog.vconsult.nl. Duco who works as a Virtualization Consultant is a well-known figure in the virtualization community. He has helped many people with advice and guidance but he has made an art of arranging free goodies, not only for his own use but also for other virtualization friends :-) Keep an eye out for blog.vconsult.nl - there are already some interesting articles available.

Friday, May 11. 2012

Cool Tool - Cloud Resource Meter

6fusion’s Cloud Resource Meter is a VMware vApp that allows you to profile any vSphere 4.1 or 5.0 environment and evaluate the cost of running that environment in the cloud – all for free and all right from the vSphere Console. Cloud Resource Meter installs in your VMware vSphere environment in minutes and allows users to view “real time” computing consumption information at a glance for the entire system, any vSphere grouping of VMs, or for each VM in the infrastructure.

Cloud Resource Meter comes in two versions Free and Pro. When you sign up and download the application, you are automatically set up with the Free Plan. If you need more, you can choose to upgrade to the Pro Plan from within the application. Take a look at the intrudcution video here.

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