Service Management Guide: ITSM for Virtualization
What’s the difference between deploying a service versus installing a software technology? A lot! For example think about what you expect from companies that provide you with water, electricity, …
Are Your VMware Engineer Duties Spread TOO Thin?
Recently in an interview for a job, I was asked the question by a panel member why I had written a book on hiring VMware Engineers and Administrators. The …
Free ESXi License Key (For Newbies)
In this important VMware for beginners post, I’ll provide a few links to help get you to get started… First is a link where ESXi can be downloaded… (Download …
Cloud Computing Basics for Beginners: Video Tutorial
Cloud Computing Basics Tutorial Watch this interesting 16 minute tutorial video by Brian Gracely that explains Cloud Computing Basics in very easy to understand terms. The complete tutorial series covers: Cloud …
How To Choose the Best Hardware from the VMware HCL
Weighing the Difference: Tips and Best Practices A best practice is to start by choosing servers and storage from the VMware HCL Guide, especially if it’s your first time building a …
Free Open Source Cloud Self Service Portal Software
Open Source Self Service Portals for VMware, XenServer, KVM and other virtual servers: Open Eucalyptus http://www.eucalyptus.com OpenNebula http://www.opennebula.org/ Cloud Stack http://www.cloud.com Convirture http://www.convirture.com/ (Supports VMware) OpenStack www.Openstack.org Self service cloud software is cool, but …