Eric Sloof - Entries from May 2012

Thursday, May 31. 2012

New Training - VMware vCenter Operations Manager: Analyze and Predict [V5.0]

This course, for experienced VMware vSphere personnel, teaches skills for the use of VMware vCenter™ Operations as a forensic and predictive tool. The course is based on VMware vSphere ESXi 5.0, VMware vCenter Server 5.0, and vCenter Operations Manager 5.0.

• Understand major and minor badges and their underlying metrics.

• Use these badges to find root causes of common operational issues in a vSphere environment.

• Perform capacity management and what-if analyses.

• Use the Operations tab, the Planning tab, the Alerts tab, the Analysis tab, and the Reports tab.

• Navigate the vCenter Operations Manager 5.0 user interface.

• Use heat maps and create a custom heat map.

• Use smart alerts to detect system issues.

Course Datasheet

Tuesday, May 29. 2012

VMworld 2012 - Call for Papers Public Voting is Now Open

This year you can have a say in what sessions you would like to see at VMworld 2012. Public Voting ends at June 8th. You can vote for the sessions you would like to see. I’ve submitted 4 sessions which are available for public voting. If you are intrested in SQL 2012, Windows 8, Snapshots or the famous Mythbusters - Please put "Sloof" into the filter options and Click on the “Thumbs Up” symbol next to the Session ID. You will receive confirmation that your vote has been counted - Thanks in advance. Here's a list of the sessions. The first two are solo, the other two are duo presentations with Mattias Sundling and Michael Wilmsen.

1478 Hosting Microsoft SQL Server 2012 on vSphere 5 – Best Practices
This session provides best practice guidelines for properly preparing the vSphere 5 platform to run SQL Server 2012.
1479 Tuning Windows 8 for Best Performance in VMware View 5
This session provides guidelines on configuring Windows 8 to be used within a VMware View 5.1 Infrastructure.
1616 Mythbusting Goes Virtual (with Mattias Sundling)
Based on the successful concept of fun, different and educational, the Mythbusting team is back with new virtualization myths! We have collected a series of hot topics that have been widely discussed in virtualization communities, on blogs and on Twitter. Now, we have put these topics to the test in our lab to determine if they are a myth or not.
1871 Snapshots Deepdive (with Michael Wilmsen)
Creating virtual machine snapshots is one of the most common tasks for an administrator Making a snapshot of a virtual machine is one of the most common tasks an administrator can do with a virtual machine. Snapshots make our life must easier by providing a robust roll-back scenario when performing a upgrade or when we change the configuration of a virtual machine. Snapshots are quest independent and easy to use. Snapshots can also be a real nightmare when used wrong. Datastores can fill up resulting in a virtual machine (suspension) crash., you’re unable to delete snapshots and backup programs leaving unmanageable snapshots behind. These are all common issues that can occur when using snapshots. What about the size of a snapshot file, how large can a snapshot file grow? This session will give you a deepdive in how snapshot actually work in the different version of vSphere and how you can solve common problems when working with snapshots.

Friday, May 25. 2012

VMware Diagram & Icon Library (2012)

These are the official icons and diagrams of VMware. VMware allows the use of these icons and diagrams in derivative works by VMware Community members to illustrate virtualization concepts and IT architectures.

VMware PowerPoint Icons and Images - 2Q12

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

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