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VMware Update Manager Becomes Self-Aware

Friday, March 5th, 2010

@Mikemohr on Twitter tonight said it best: “Haven’t we learned from Hollywood what happens when the machines become self-aware?” I got a good chuckle.  He took my comment of VMware becoming “self-aware” exactly where I wanted it to go.  A reference to The Terminator series of films in which a sophisticated computer ...

11 New ESX(i) 4.0 Patch Definitions Released; 6 Critical

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Eleven new patch definitions have been released for ESX(i) 4.0 (7 for ESX, 2 for ESXi, 2 for the Cisco Nexus 1000V).  Previous versions of ESX(i) are not impacted. 6 of the 11 patch definitions are rated critical and should be evaluated quickly for application in your virtual infrastructure. ID: ESX400-201002401-BG Impact: Critical Release date: ...

Thank You

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Once in a while, I’m a witness to acts of extraordinary kindness from a person or group of persons.  It may not occur on a regular basis, but when it does, it is something special to behold.  It happened this afternoon at the Minneapolis Area VMware Users Group (VMUG) meeting. It ...

RVTools 2.8.1 Released

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Rob de Veij has released version 2.8.1 of his stellar virtualization utility RVTools.  I love this free tool as it provides valuable information about my infrastructure in a fast and easy format. New in this version: - On vHost tab new field: number of running vCPUs - On vSphere VMs in vApp where ...

VCDX #34 – The Conclusion of a Journey

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Last Sunday I wrote about my VCDX Defense experience. This evening I am fortunate enough to share the news that I have passed the final board review and have achieved VCDX certification. I was awarded VCDX #34.  For the others who defended last week in Las Vegas, I offer my ...

My VCDX Defense Experience

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

Last Wednesday morning in Las Vegas, I participated in my VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) Defense.  A successful Defense is the last in a series of required steps to obtain VCDX certification.  Defense experiences have been shared by others such as Rick Scherer, Dave Convery, and Duncan Epping.  I found ...