Posts Tagged ‘VMware’
When Bad Resource Pools Happen to Good People
There are no lack of articles on the subject of VMware resource pools and shares, yet I am constantly amazed by how frequently they are misused. This isn’t just a problem in the SMB either. Resource pool abuse is an equal opportunity virtual infrastructure killer and I feel the need to dredge up the tired topic again in the hope of reaching at least one more vSphere administrator. Read More »
vSphere 5: To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade?
One of the questions I have been answering lately for our clients is, “Do I upgrade to the new version of VMware (vSphere 5) or wait?” This is not always a cut and dry decision for many of us and depends a great deal on your individual situation and aversion to risk. As a refresher, this VMware PDF outlines the different licensing options for vSphere 5, and here is my previous Journey to the Cloud post discussing vSphere 5 upgrades. Read More »
VMware Partner Technical Advisory Board (PTAB) Post Meeting Update
Finally back from the PTAB meeting in Palo Alto at the mother ship. Great meeting, but I’m not a huge fan of 6 hour flights each way. There were several great discussions over the two day meeting including, of course, a very robust discussion on the new vSphere licensing model. I was able to get some clarification on outstanding questions in a few areas. Read More »
