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VMware Workstation 7.1 Now Available
Packed with better graphics, increased power, and tighter Windows 7 integration
With over 10 new features including twice the 3D graphics performance, support for more scalable virtual machines, and tighter Windows 7 integration, VMware Workstation 7.1 makes it faster and more convenient than ever for technical professionals to try new operating systems, run legacy applications, and test applications in a secure, isolated environment.
Key new features include:
* 2X 3D Graphics Performance: Up to twice the graphics performance for DirectX 9.0 and hardware acceleration for OpenGL 2.1 in Windows 7 and Windows Vista virtual machines. Run the most demanding applications like AutoCAD 2011
* Support for Larger Virtual Machines: Support for 8 virtual processors and 2 TB virtual disks ensure the performance demands of today’s most powerful applications are met
* Tighter Windows 7 Integration: Launch virtualized applications directly from the Windows 7 taskbar to create a seamless experience between applications in your virtual machines and the desktop
* Run More Operating Systems: Support for the latest Linux operating systems including Ubuntu 8.04.4, Ubuntu 10.04, OpenSUSE 11.2, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5, Fedora 12, Debian 5.0.4, Mandriva 2009.1
* Open Standards Support: Import/export Open Virtualization Format (OVF 1.0) packaged virtual machines and upload directly to VMware vSphere
A Primer on Virtualization
Virtualization is an essential component for any IT outfit looking to run an efficient, manageable, waste-not-want-not shop. It’s not just a tool for large call centers with big server farms. Even small- to medium-sized businesses with growing computer demands can benefit from virtualization.
Why? Virtualization reduces costs by lowering hardware needs and repetitive maintenance tasks. Often, [...]
Setting up VMware Workstation on OpenSuse 11.0
Setting up VMware Workstation
From openSuse.org
Full Link : http://en.opensuse.org/Setting_up_VMware_Workstation
Introduction
VMware Workstation is a very popular proprietary virtual machine suite. There are other alternatives such as VirtualBox and QEMU (both open source software) which, unfortunately, are not as a feature rich as a VMware Workstation.
This article explains how to install VMware Workstation 6.5.0 on openSUSE 11.0 and 11.1 [...]
VMware vCloud Express?
The cloud express explained by David Davis, the Traing Signal Author of the vMware vSphere Video Training,
” vCloud Express is an Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering delivered by leading VMware service provider partners. It provides reliable, on-demand, pay-as-you-go infrastructure that ensures compatibility with internal VMware environments and with VMware Virtualized™ services…………..”
Follow this link and [...]
VCP!! Done and Dusted
Wow, finally got my VCP exam after a long time studying and playing with it. passed this last Friday and I got 419 which will allow me to continue if I wanted so. Now priority for sure is to Land a job on VMware and hopefully get more experience with this.
If you are plaing to [...]
Study your way to VCP:
Study your way to VCP:
During my preparation for the VCP exam, I’ve came through a lot of sites that where really useful and I really thanks all the people who managed to get VMware VCP much easier.
All what you need to know about the vSphere.
Have a look at this article from vsphere-land.com about a [...]
London VMware Users Group (VMUG) – 24 November 2009
The London VMware Users Group (VMUG) will be held on the 24 November 2009,
Simon Gallagher (vinf.net) and Simon Seagrave (techhead.co.uk) will be presenting a session on putting together and running your own VMware vSphere home or work lab. This will cover most aspects of the implementation including real world advice, gotchas and a live demonstration [...]
Links for Hardware Compatibility List
I have been looking for some compatibility informations about some NIC cards that I’ve bought from ebay and got a chance to save these on my bookmarks and why not share it as well!!
Main Search Page
Systems Search Page
Storage/SAN Search Page
I/O Devices Search Page
Full Compatibility Guide
The Hardway to Study VMware
Hard way Study Tips:
1) Installed a lab environment at home. So that i could evaluate, test and get “hands-on” experience on vSphere. (2x ESX hosts + openfiler for shared storage) This is by far the absolute best way to learn about vSphere and get experience and knowledge about this great product.
2) Read and memorized the [...]
Free VMware Workstation 7 Course
VMware are providing a free fundamental training for VMware workstation 7, you will need to have an account to register of course,
Follow this link and get started,
good luck
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