FROM THE EDITORS VIRTUAL DESK
Hi everyone, welcome to the 43rd newsletter for 2016. With November upon us and both VMworld USA and Europe completed we turn our attention to the other events around the world, namely the Forum's. These are held all over the world and are a great learning and networking experience for those that cannot make it to VMworld. Chat to you local TAM or VMware account rep and see if there is one happening near you.
One of my favorite parts of vSphere is how our customers interact with their solution to build applications and systems that are uniquely tailored to their needs using our APIs. We have been working pretty hard over the past few releases on this and there is even more in store for you in vSphere 6.5. With that in mind we have recently released a VMware "fling" which allows you to use VMware's Powershell add on calle PowerCLI on Windows, Mac or Linux. Check it out here.
Have a fantastic first week of November and remember to check the KB articles each week in case any affect your environment.
Virtually Yours
VMware TAM Team
TAM BLOG (Editor: Kelly Dare)
By Jean Oliveira
Thanks for taking the time to read my previous blog post―Certificates for Dummies―where I walked through the process of enabling PSC as a VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA). In this blog post I will demonstrate the process for replacing vCenter Server Certificates with those issued by VMCA.
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This month’s cover story takes a look at the explosion of the Internet of Things at the enterprise level, and how new cloud-based innovations are helping developers scale up to meet the onslaught of connected devices.
Also in this issue, we address the question: Can we consider containers to be full-on competition for virtualized platforms? In addition, our authors bring you up to speed on log collection and analytics, as well as how to provide better operations visibility for your infrastructure.
And don’t miss our exclusive one-on-one with André Leibovici of myvirtualcloud.net, and a recap of VMworld US!
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NEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS FROM VMWARE
GENERAL NEWS
By Jean Oliveira Thanks for taking the time to read my previous blog post― Certificates for Dummies ―where I walked through the process of enabling PSC as a VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA). In this blog post I will demonstrate the process for replacing vCenter Server Certificates with those...
Oct 27, 2016 6:56:50 PM
Introducing VMware Tools 10.1 and 10.0.12
The next major release of VMware Tools – the collection of in-guest drivers and agents that optimize VM performance and increase manageability – will be delivered with VMware vSphere 6.5, and is also downloadable as of today from My VMware . As usual, this version of VMware Tools is compatible wi...
Oct 26, 2016 4:48:52 PM
Can’t make it to vForum Live Near You? Tune in to vForum Online Nov 3rd!
We get it, you can’t physically make it to the vForum Live nearest you. However, you can still take the latest deep dives through VMware solutions across the software-defined data center, end user computing and the hybrid cloud at vForum Online! Sign up to attend vForum Online on November 3rd and...
Oct 25, 2016 2:38:06 PM
New Course Option for Expired VCPs
For candidates who hold an expired VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification, we are adding another option for earning a new VCP. In addition to the option to take the same course as any new candidate, if you have an expired VCP certification, you now have a new option to take a What’s Ne...
Oct 24, 2016 2:55:43 PM
How to recreate a missing vmdk AKA virtual machine disk descriptor file
This video tells you how to recreate a missing virtual machine disk descriptor, also know as the vmdk file. Note : VMware recommends to attempt to restore the missing descriptor file from backups if possible. If this is not possible, proceed with recreating the virtual machine disk descriptor fil...
Oct 21, 2016 6:10:00 PM
2017 VCDX Application & Defense Schedule
Here it is – the new calendar with VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) application deadlines and defense dates for 2017! The calendar will have the most current information soon. Be sure to always confirm the deadline dates as you prepare to submit your application. The dates listed below apply...
Oct 21, 2016 2:41:17 PM
Accelerating Business-Critical Applications
The performance of Business-Critical Applications (BCAs) such as database processing, email servers, and Web 2.0 workloads can help separate your company from the competition. But as you move to more virtualized systems keeping them running smoothly comes with its own set of challenges. BCAs are ...
Oct 20, 2016 4:12:48 PM
NSX for vSphere Field Advisory – October 2016 Edition
For more information, see the NSX for vSphere 6.2.4 Release Notes on all issues listed below. There is a security vulnerability issue that was found in OpenSSL that is used in VMware NSX for vSphere 6.2.4. For more information, see https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-2107 . **...
Oct 20, 2016 3:36:00 PM
Protecting workloads in the cloud with minimal effort through VMware vCloud Availability
Among the many challenges an organization and its IT department confront on a daily basis, availability of services is particularly critical for the survival of the businesses that entrust and rely on the technologies on which their services have been built. At the same time, several legislations...
Oct 28, 2016 2:11:08 PM
MythBusters: Debunking Three Common Myths Around vCloud Director
For while now, there’s been some speculation that VMware vCloud Director was no longer a priority for VMware – but that couldn’t be further from the truth. With the release of vCloud Director 8.10 this spring , VMware has doubled down on its dedication to enhancing the product, and we’ve even exp...
Oct 27, 2016 4:00:21 PM
Join Our VMware vCloud Air Sessions at vForum Online November 3rd!
You can’t miss this – VMware vForum Online is happening on November 3 rd ! Join our experts at this free, online event to learn more about the cloud, virtualization, and business mobility. At this virtual event, you’ll discover how vCloud Air can seamlessly extend private workloads to the cloud w...
Oct 27, 2016 3:54:15 PM
VMware Horizon 7 Instant Clones Best Practices
By Dale Carter Recently, I have been working with Instant Clones in my lab. Although I have found this easy to get up and running (for more information, see my blog here ), it hasn’t been easy to find best practices around configuring Instant Clones, as they are so new. I reached out to the engin...
Oct 27, 2016 3:42:21 PM
Hello from the Other Side of Data Center Modernization
Architecting and rolling out your cloud-based solution can feel like a daunting task, and your plans can quickly be derailed or delayed by misconceptions about cloud types and the trade-offs among them. If you are running a VMware vSphere®-powered data center, then you can modernize your infrastr...
Oct 26, 2016 4:00:47 PM
New VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2016-0017
Today VMware has released the following new security advisory: “ VMSA-2016-0017 – VMware product updates address multiple information disclosure issues” This addresses multiple information disclosure issues ( CVE-2016-5328 ) in VMware Tools (versions 9.x and 10.x) running on Mac OS X VMs and ( CV...
Oct 26, 2016 5:30:12 AM
How VMware and Equinix Interconnect vCloud Air to the Enterprise
Businesses can now deploy high-performance, secure VMware-based hybrid clouds According to Gartner, by 2020 “hybrid will be the most common usage of the cloud” as more enterprises see the benefits of integrating public and private cloud infrastructures. However, enabling the growth of hybrid clou...
Oct 25, 2016 4:00:48 PM
How VMware NSX Enables Enterprises to Deploy and Operationalize Containerized Applications at Scale
On October 17th, VMware Photon Platform introduced Kubernetes as a Service . Purpose built for cloud-native applications with integrated enterprise container infrastructure support, Photon Platform is a fully API-driven, multi-tenant platform leveraging ESXi, VMware NSX and VMware Virtual SAN. Gu...
Oct 24, 2016 11:38:39 PM
See If You Have Enough vCloud Air Smarts To Win A Smart Watch
Know what time it is? Time to put your thinking cap on for the vCloud Air Challenge . This is your chance to prove you’re a vCloud Air brainiac and take home a new smart watch! We’ve put together a test that only the cleverest of techies would ever attempt, full of questions about things like clo...
Oct 24, 2016 9:11:37 PM
Five Data Center Modernization Myths–Busted at VMworld
IT experts flocked to Barcelona last week for four days of VMworld Europe, where they could be found on the stage and in the audience for killer keynotes, breakout sessions on breakthrough technologies and helpful hands-on labs. Among the ‘aha moments’ for attendees interested in increasing their...
Oct 21, 2016 6:00:23 PM
VMware Cloud Foundation Digging Deeper into the Architecture
This has been an exciting time for the IT industry. At VMworld US 2016 (August 29th 2015) we had the announcement of VMware Cloud Foundation becoming an integral part of IBM SoftLayer and then we had the news of the strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and VMware (October 13th 201...
Oct 20, 2016 12:51:38 PM
END USER COMPUTING
Apple Delights & DDoS Spooks Online Users | Top Mobile News
Hello, it’s me. Yesterday, a new MacBook Pro told the world, “Hello again,” at an Apple Special Event. The tech giant introduced its cool new Touch Bar technology, newer power ports, a new MacBook Pro and macOS Sierra support for new touch features. Get all the juicy details here . Want to get th...
Oct 28, 2016 1:13:40 PM
Dynamic Digital Learning: Why Universities Will Be Excited about VMware’s New Ellucian Integration
Quickly giving students access to course apps and content is a huge challenge for college and university IT teams. Until now. At EDUCAUSE this week, VMware announced a new integration between the VMware Secure Digital Backpack for Education, powered by VMware Workspace ONE, and Colleague, Ellucia...
Oct 28, 2016 12:02:46 PM
Return of the MacBook Pro: 3 Stand-Out New Features from Apple Special Event
October’s Apple Special Event was short, but certainly sweet for Apple MacBook Pro fans. Alongside a new Apple TV app aptly named TV , Apple’s October event centered on the brand new and much-anticipated MacBook Pro. And it was well worth the wait. 3 Stand-Out Features in the New MacBook Pro It’s...
Oct 27, 2016 9:04:10 PM
The Domino’s Effect: Why Innovation Begins by Taking a Wrecking Ball to IT Silos
A day doesn’t go by when we don’t read an article about how businesses are incorporating digital as a core component for strategic transformation. The most amusing story I’ve heard recently that illustrates this digital business transformation is Domino’s. I’m sure you—like millions of others—hav...
Oct 27, 2016 2:08:49 PM
3D, Mixed Reality and the Microsoft Windows 10 Event
The Windows 10 Creators Update is expected to ship for free in early 2017 to every Windows 10 device. The Creators Update, announced at today’s Microsoft event, advances the company’s vision for making mixed reality valuable and accessible to all and enables users to quickly connect and share the...
Oct 26, 2016 6:05:50 PM
How BDP International Changed the Game by Moving from Citrix to VMware
Innovation. Transformation. Results. These are some of the words that describe what our customers look for when trying to solve their end-user computing (EUC) challenges. And once these individuals or organizations are able to solve their challenges and innovate in unique ways, they are truly cha...
Oct 26, 2016 1:33:20 PM
Smart Cities: Improving the Lives of Citizens with the Internet of Things
“Your Tax Dollars at Work!” Nothing is more annoying to me than seeing this sign on the side of a busy highway because inevitably what follows next is a colossal traffic jam. It feels like a bad joke suggesting that not only have we taken a piece of your hard-earned money, in return we are giving...
Oct 25, 2016 3:52:01 PM
New Poll: In the Spirit of Halloween, What Gives You the Biggest Mobile Scare?
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays here at VMware AirWatch. To celebrate, a new poll might just give you the worst scare of this spooky season. Place your vote on Twitter here to see how your mobility fears stack up against fellow AirWatch fans on Twitter and here on the blog. In the spiri...
Oct 25, 2016 2:28:58 PM
Honeywell Dolphin CT50 Bar Code Enrollment into VMware AirWatch
By Dave Dwyer, Sr. Technical Marketing Architect, VMware AirWatch Bar code enrollment of the Honeywell Dolphin CT50 (Android), an enterprise-ready 4G/LTE mobile computer, is now available to expedite the VMware AirWatch enrollment process. With the use of two Honeywell software utilities called t...
Oct 24, 2016 8:44:28 PM
Apple MacBook Rumors, NBA Games in VR & More Top Mobile News This Week
Return of the MacBook…? Another Apple event is slated for Oct. 27, and the rumor mill anticipates a new and much-anticipated MacBook Pro. Business Insider also predicts we’ll finally be able to get our hands on the new wireless AirPods headphones. Read more about the rumors and speculation here ....
Oct 21, 2016 2:40:37 PM
[SlideShare] 11 Spectacular Sights at VMworld 2016 Europe
2016 marked the biggest VMworld Europe , yet, and this year also marked the first time VMware co-located AirWatch Connect and VMworld in Europe. With more than 10,000 attendees, VMworld offered a great opportunity for us to share the latest innovations from our end-user computing (EUC) team and h...
Oct 20, 2016 11:42:42 AM
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