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FEATURED BlOG
vROPS 6.1 and the New End Point Operations Monitoring Feature
By Vegard Sagbakken
In the 6.1 release of vRealize Operations, VMware merged the Hyperic Monitoring solutions into vROPS. This makes it a lot easier to get a full holistic view through the vROPS management interface all the way down to services, processes and the application layer.
To use the OS Monitoring feature described here you need vRealize Operations Advanced licensing.
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NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS FROM VMWARE
By John Worthington Regardless of what process framework you use, and especially if you’ve done some ‘adaptation’ of processes, building process capability over the long haul goes hand-in-hand with building the organization’s process maturity. Having thought about my comment, ‘ so go ahead, adopt...
Nov 13, 2015 5:30:34 PM
The VMware Education team has been busy in the last month releasing 11 new courses covering vSphere 6, AirWatch, Site Recovery Manager, Horizon (with View), vRealize Automation, and Security for the SDDC. Click on the links below to learn more about these courses and to see the schedule for your ...
Nov 13, 2015 4:21:47 PM
By Vegard Sagbakken In the 6.1 release of vRealize Operations, VMware merged the Hyperic Monitoring solutions into vROPS. This makes it a lot easier to get a full holistic view through the vROPS management interface all the way down to services, processes and the application layer. To use the OS ...
Nov 12, 2015 9:12:06 PM
We want to highlight some mitigation techniques and a handy KB article today for those of you managing Horizon View desktops. We’re talking about those occasions when no desktop can be created... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Nov 12, 2015 5:26:30 PM
Each quarter the EMEA Education Services team names one instructor the VMware Certified Instructor (VCI) of the Quarter . In addition to this quarterly prize, at VMworld Europe last month we also awarded three other VCIs a Certification of Achievement. These individuals were chosen by the EMEA Ed...
Nov 12, 2015 4:32:14 PM
Earlier this year, the VCAP5 certification exams for the Cloud and Desktop solution tracks were retired . Since these were used as prerequisites to the VCDX-DT and VCDX-Cloud certifications, we subsequently waived that requirement for anyone applying for and defending for those VCDX tracks. Along...
Nov 11, 2015 4:17:21 PM
At VMworld 2015 , VMware launched a new product called EVO SDDC that is designed to deliver an integrated Software-Defined Data Center (‘SDDC’) solution. It dramatically simplifies how enterprises and service providers procure, build, deploy, and operate software-defined data centers, helping cus...
Nov 11, 2015 2:58:38 PM
As the VMware Flings Program Manager, it’s been great watching the program grow and see the wonderful feedback and reactions we get from customers. As the program has matured, we have gathered valuable metrics and are seeing interesting trends. We want to share that success with you, and keep you...
Nov 10, 2015 7:22:07 PM
I wish I could recognize everyone that supports and participates in our VCDX events, mentoring, workshops, and everything else. For this post, I’ll just highlight our VMworld events. Once again, the VCDX had a strong presence. We delivered VCDX Workshops, a Town Hall, and participated in the vExp...
Nov 9, 2015 4:59:41 PM
By Romain Decker VMware introduced a new component with vSphere 6, the Platform Services Controller (PSC) . Coupled with vCenter, the PSC provides several core services, such as Certificate Authority, License service and Single Sign-On ( SSO ). Multiple external PSCs can be deployed serving one (...
Nov 14, 2015 9:20:44 PM
Busy week? Now you can catch up on all the topics we discussed on the VMware vCloud blog in one place! From vTech Talks to new virtual conferences, here’s the past week in review: How Three Companies Are Delivering Business Value with Hybrid Cloud Businesses are being impacted by IT’s ability to ...
Nov 14, 2015 5:00:48 PM
By Dale Carter With the release of VMware User Environment Manager 8.7 VMware added a number of new feature, all of which you will find in the VMware User Environment Manager Release Notes . However, in this blog, I would like to call out two new features that help when deploying User Environment...
Nov 13, 2015 5:09:54 PM
Ready to build organizational knowledge around new insights and tools from VMware? Registration is now open for vForum Online —VMware’s largest online conference, which you can attend no matter where you are! What to expect vForum Online is a free, half-day virtual conference on November 17th. Yo...
Nov 13, 2015 5:00:15 PM
by Rich Bourdeau Intuitively it makes sense that you will accelerate the delivery of applications by automating. However, does the cost of an automation project justify the potential savings? Not only will you improve service delivery times but these efficiency improvements also drives OpEx and C...
Nov 13, 2015 10:24:48 AM
The Ocean State Higher Education Economic Development and Administrative Network (OSHEAN) is a 501c3 non-profit research and education network, based in Rhode Island. Connecting to 150 non-profit institutions, ranging from non-profit organizations to hospitals to the state government, and librari...
Nov 12, 2015 5:00:08 PM
In recent years, “public cloud computing” has transitioned from an IT industry buzzword to a widely adopted mainstream practice. Companies are finding more and more reasons to move their workloads into the cloud, and are making significant IT investment in the strategic use of public cloud soluti...
Nov 11, 2015 5:03:32 PM
By Dharma Rajan Today’s data center (DC) typically has one or more firewalls at the perimeter securing it with a strong defense, thus preventing threats to the DC. Today, applications and their associated content can easily bypass a port-based firewall using a variety of techniques. If a threat e...
Nov 11, 2015 4:43:30 PM
by Chien-Chia Chen Introduction The networking stack of vSphere is, by default, tuned to balance the tradeoffs between CPU cost and latency to provide good performance across a wide variety of applications. However, there are some cases where using a tunable provides better performance. An exampl...
Nov 10, 2015 8:44:54 PM
Having your digital house in order is important for any organization. Thankfully, vCloud® Air™ makes it a cinch to define, organize and group users with permissions. In this episode of vCloud Air vTech Talk, our series highlighting tips, tricks and resources for all things vCloud Air, Jenny Fong,...
Nov 10, 2015 5:00:03 PM
By Rich Bourdeau SAIC is a Federal Systems Integration Firm, headquartered in McLean, Virginia. They service US Public Sector accounts from the Department of Defense to the Intelligence Community to the Federal Civilian Agencies. Challenges As a supplier of services to the US government, security...
Nov 10, 2015 11:13:12 AM
This is a summarized repost from VMware Cloud Management Blog. Click here to view. Last month we announced vRealize Automation 7.0, an update to a VMware offering that provides automated delivery of personalized infrastructure, applications and custom IT services. Today, we’d like to discuss how ...
Nov 9, 2015 7:10:37 PM
Organizations often find themselves facing all sorts of barriers that prevent them from serving their employees, customers, and partners. Scalability, budget, personnel constraints, IT’s ability to provide the infrastructure to support the business and more can impact an organization from achievi...
Nov 9, 2015 5:00:40 PM
In the last post , VMware NSX™ Distributed Firewall installation and operation was verified. In this entry, the FTP (file transfer protocol) ALG (Application Level Gateway) is tested for associating data connections with originating control connections – something a stateless ACL (access control ...
Nov 9, 2015 2:36:59 PM
By Tristan Todd, Architect, End-User Computing, VMware and Tony Paikeday, Product Marketing, End-User Computing, VMware VMware Horizon 6 brings innovation to the desktop platform and extends app delivery across any device. Customers and partners agree that VMware is delivering the most comprehens...
Nov 13, 2015 6:36:11 PM
We’re so proud of the innovative ways our customers use Socialcast to bring their employees together, manage projects and share knowledge to drive their businesses forward. Here are a few of our favorite customer stories: New: Vattenfall Adds 17,000 Users to Socialcast, Attributing Remarkable Suc...
Nov 13, 2015 4:29:32 PM
by Sachin Sharma, VMware End-User Computing Product Line Marketing Manager Are you managing a Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop environment? Would you like to take it to the next level with a more modern application management approach, one that can help you deliver apps faster, provide reliable app ma...
Nov 13, 2015 4:07:27 PM
Rev up your biz’s app store engine, because the next five years are about to get crazy. New research from Strategy Analytics projects that the enterprise business app market will grow from $40.5 billion in 2015 to $63 billion by 2020. And the biggest demand? SMS and instant messaging apps. Get th...
Nov 13, 2015 11:00:03 AM
In grocery stores, schools and workplaces, iBeacons are quickly becoming an everyday part of the mobile experience. Announced by Apple in 2013, iBeacons provide micro-location information of mobile devices in a specific area. iBeacons are able to detect when a person is in the shoe section at a r...
Nov 12, 2015 1:38:58 PM
Looking to build organizational knowledge around new insights and tools from VMware, but can’t break away from your desk? We have just the event for you! Registration is now open for vForum Online —VMware’s largest online conference. What to expect at vForum Online vForum Online is a free, half-d...
Nov 12, 2015 1:20:25 PM
With over 32,000 employees scattered across multiple countries and regions, Vattenfall had a major challenge on its hands: find the right solution that would unify employees, facilitate meaningful business collaboration and create an open knowledge-sharing culture across the entire business. The ...
Nov 11, 2015 6:38:52 PM
In a report launched today by VMware, global executive and IT business leaders cited workforce productivity as the top objective for current and upcoming business mobility initiatives. The VMware 2015 Business Mobility Report delves into the current state of enterprise mobile and the future of bu...
Nov 11, 2015 4:26:25 PM
VMware today launched its 2015 Business Mobility Report , revealing the current state of the mobile enterprise and the top mobility initiatives for business and IT leaders over the next 12-18 months. Download the VMware 2015 State of Business Mobility Report. View the interactive VMware 2015 Stat...
Nov 11, 2015 3:40:40 PM
A new report today revealed a startling trend in enterprise mobility: while CIOs rank mobile as a top priority, only 20% have put business mobility strategies into play. The VMware 2015 State of Business Mobility Report surveyed 1,182 global business decision makers and IT leaders to delve into t...
Nov 11, 2015 3:16:54 PM
After sharing nine previous tips on building a successful enterprise social network (ESN), we come to a subject that has been near and dear to my heart for decades – training and learning. I was a professional educator/trainer for over 30 years before switching gears in 2009 to a different path. ...
Nov 10, 2015 9:22:16 PM
When we talk about mobile security here on the AirWatch Blog, we’re usually talking about multi-factor authentication, identity management, containerization and App Configuration for Enterprise (ACE). A pretty spectacular video came out last week, though, that had us tipping our invisible hats to...
Nov 10, 2015 8:43:55 PM
By Susan Blau, Technical Writer, End-User-Computing Technical Marketing, VMware The new Windows Optimization Guide , formally titled Optimization Guide for Desktops and Servers in View in VMware Horizon 6 and VMware Horizon Air Desktops and VMware Horizon Air Apps , has undergone a radical transf...
Nov 10, 2015 6:33:18 PM
AirWatch’s Maddie Cook had the opportunity to sit down with Inna Fabrikant , Socialcast Sr. Client Development Manager, at AirWatch Connect Atlanta earlier this year. In this Q&A, she shares her unique insights on Socialcast’s capabilities, new feature enhancements and what she sees as the future...
Nov 10, 2015 4:25:07 PM
Since we launched AirWatch 8 earlier this year, our product teams have been singularly focused on delivering enterprise mobility management solutions that empower businesses to transform the way work is done. We know that business mobility drives the new digital workspace, where employees can get...
Nov 9, 2015 8:29:51 PM
Achieve the new SDDC Solution Competency to enable IT Outcomes selling and advance design and deployments. Plus, increase your Solution Rewards by cross-selling vSphere, Management, NSX, and Virtual SAN. The post How to Identify and Sell IT Outcomes appeared first on Partner News .
Nov 13, 2015 7:05:00 PM
VMware has had an incredible year of producing disruptive technology and enabling business transformation for organizations globally. This year, VMware is thrilled acknowledge the excellent performance and notable achievements of its partners through the Partner Innovation Awards at the Partner L...
Nov 12, 2015 5:44:43 PM
Check your incentives and act soon as these promotions end in December. Don’t forget to use the vSphere Optimization Assessment (VOA) to show the power of Operations Management; it will help you close your vSphere with Operations Management deals even quicker. Free online Sales and Technical VOA ...
Nov 11, 2015 5:52:27 PM
One of the key drivers for VDI adoption is end-user productivity; users expect a seamless mobile experience that allows them to quickly perform business tasks from any device and any location—no matter the application. VMware Horizon on HP ConvergedSystem 700 with NVIDIA GRID vGPU delivers a mobi...
Nov 10, 2015 4:34:58 PM
Download and share this new whitepaper from ESG where they share highlights of the economic benefits of a converged approach vs. a traditional ‘do-it-yourself’ infrastructure. Plus, find out how HPE ConvergedSystem 700, with VMware Horizon, is purpose built for VDI, offering customers ease of dep...
Nov 9, 2015 6:56:41 PM
MORE NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS FROM AROUND THE WEB
In this post I’m going to share with you an OS X graphical application I found that makes it easier to work with RESTful APIs. The topic of RESTful APIs has come up here before (see this post on using cURL to interact with RESTful APIs ), and RESTful APIs have been a key part of a number of other...
Nov 14, 2015 12:00:00 AM
This is a new feature in vSphere 6.0 that I only recently became aware of. Prior to vSphere 6.0, all the I/Os from a given virtual machine to a particular device would share a single I/O queue. This would result in all the I/Os from the VM (boot VMDK, data VMDK, snapshot delta) queued into a sing...
Nov 13, 2015 2:00:15 PM
I wanted to call out a couple of software packages whose vendors I’ve worked with recently that I felt had really good customer service. The software packages are BusyCal (from BusyCal, LLC) and Textual (from Codeux Software, LLC). As many of you know, the Mac App Store (MAS) recently suffered an...
Nov 13, 2015 12:00:00 AM
Zerto Virtual Replication 4.0 introduces an industry first with support for Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere which enables cross-hypervisor replication and recovery. With automatic conversion of the virtual machines (VMs) on the fly you no longer have to match the hypervisor between your datacen...
Nov 11, 2015 7:04:00 PM
While I was at Kubecon this past week, one of the presenters showed off a handy CLI tool for working with JSON. It’s called jq , and in this post I’m going to show you a few ways to use jq . For the source of JSON output, I’ll use the OpenStack APIs. If you’re not familiar with JSON, I suggest ha...
Nov 11, 2015 12:00:00 AM
A couple of months back I had tossed out an idea on Twitter asking if others would like to see an automatic update mechanism built into the ESXi Embedded Host Client which would allow users to easily update to newer releases of the Fling versus the current method which requires copying the VIB an...
Nov 10, 2015 4:41:45 PM
This week I was in Berlin for our annual Tech Summit in EMEA. This is an event for our field folks in EMEA. I presented a number of VSAN sessions, including a design and sizing session. As part of that session, the topic of VSAN memory consumption was raised. In the past, we’ve only ever really t...
Nov 10, 2015 2:00:00 PM
Do you have an Xbox – 360 or XboxOne? Do you use XboxLive? I do – and as an aside, I’m looking forward to a little Rise of Tomb Raider this weekend, along with Fallout 4 until my eyes bleed :-) If you use Xbox Live, you are an EMC Isilon customer by proxy. In fact, if you use all sort of on...
Nov 10, 2015 12:40:57 PM
For customers looking to Automate the latest release of Site Recovery Manager 6.0 / 6.1 with an Embedded vPostgres DB, you may have found that my previous deployment scripts for SRM 5.8 no longer work with the latest release. The reason for this is that SRM 6.x now supports the Platform Services ...
Nov 9, 2015 4:52:50 PM
Advertise here with BSA I have a whole bunch of VMUGs on the agenda in the upcoming month that I wanted to inform you about. For those who have never been to a VMUG, they are “user group” meetings where usually you see community people presenting and vendors presenting. The setting is a bit more ...
Nov 9, 2015 10:01:56 AM
This intense, hands-on, training course is a blend of the vSphere: Optimize & Scale and vSphere Troubleshooting classes; it brings the best of each of these advanced courses into a single unique offering that equips experienced VMware administrators with the knowledge to effectively optimize and ...
Nov 9, 2015 6:47:00 AM
This is a liveblog of the opening keynote at the inaugural Kubernetes conference, Kubecon, taking place this week at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Brendan Burns, Senior Staff Software Engineer at Google, is delivering the opening keynote. Burns is a co-founder of the Kubernetes project. Burn...
Nov 9, 2015 12:00:00 AM
Generally speaking, when launching instances in a cloud environment (such as AWS or an OpenStack-based cloud), the preferred/default way of accessing that instance is via SSH using an injected SSH key pair. There are times, though, when—for whatever reason—this approach won’t work. (I’ll describe...
Nov 9, 2015 12:00:00 AM