Data Center Virtualization & Cloud Infrastructure

Big Data Extensions 2.2

Julie RomanBy Julie Roman

Big Data Extensions 2.2 was released on June 5th.  This release can leverage Instant Clone technology when deployed on vSphere 6 for fast provisioning of virtual machines (VMs).  In this article I’ll walk you through a basic lab setup using Instant Clone technology and provide some troubleshooting advice as I work through an actual lab install. This blog was written from a Windows admin perspective, so I’ve included basic Linux commands where applicable.  Enjoy!


Julie Roman is a dedicated Technical Account Manager, jack of all trades, master of some.  She understands the operational headaches that come with “big picture” designs and works to remove obstacles that keep businesses from innovating. She strives to help customers find solutions to complex problems and get them access to the VMware resources required to assist them.  She truly enjoys going into work every day, finding out what challenges we can solve, and helping a very talented team simplify Information Technology for their customers.