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vSphere with Tanzu, supports SQL 2019 Big Data Clusters

vSphere with Tanzu Now Fully Supports SQL Server 2019 Big Data Clusters

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Since the release of vSphere 7 Update 1c (Dec 17th, 2020), vSphere with Tanzu now supports configurable node storage for Tanzu Kubernetes clusters to mount additional storage volume to the worker nodes. This feature allows vSphere with Tanzu to fully support containerized applications that require a large amount of image size during deployment, for example, Read more...
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Managing AZ Locality within VMware Cloud on AWS

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Stretched Clusters are a force multiplier within the VMware Cloud on AWS Service. The ability to resolve AWS Availability with an infrastructure level solution enables mission-critical workloads to move into the AWS cloud without rearchitecting site availability. In a strange turn of events, this capability introduces new challenges while solving for availability. Mainly, what if Read more...
vVols replication groups and SRM Protections Groups

Unique Replication Features of SRM and vVols

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One of the most frequent requests for vVols was the support of Site Recover Manager (SRM). With the release of SRM 8.3, that request was answered! The thing is, there is a lot more to this integration than may seem obvious. We know that SRM allows for the automation of Disaster Recovery (DR) and it Read more...

Performance-Focused VDI on vSAN

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Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI) and virtual application delivery continue to gain momentum throughout this year. An ever-growing demand to support remote workers, security compliance and improvements in hardware technology have resulted in VDI being a practical option for the demands of today’s workers. vSAN has served as an ideal platform for solutions like VMware Horizon Read more...

vSpeaking Podcast Ep 176: vRealize Suite on VCF 4.1

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VMware recently announced the general availability of VMware Cloud Foundation 4.1. This new release builds upon the industry momentum and traction from the March announcement of VMware Cloud Foundation 4.0 with Tanzu by introducing new features and functionality that deliver developer ready infrastructure, allowing customers to scale without compromise as well as providing key product enhancements that simplify operations. This week on Read more...
Gartner HCIs Winner vSAN

VMware Once Again a Leader in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software

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We’re excited that VMware has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hyperconverged Infrastructure Software for the fourth time. This year, we have been once again been recognized highest and furthest for our completeness of vision in the Leaders Quadrant. We believe this recognition reflects the strength of our full-stack, software-defined infrastructure Read more...

Storage Units within VMware Cloud on AWS

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The VMware Cloud on AWS service is a bridge between two worlds in more ways than one. The Service connects traditional on-premises infrastructure to modern cloud environments. For the most part, VMware Cloud has obfuscated any differences successfully. One place where there are visible exceptions is storage capacity reporting. What changed? While vCenter Server continues Read more...