Category: Virtualization

VMware Aria SaaS and Plus Services Shutdown: What You Need to Know

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On December 6th, 2024, VMware, now part of Broadcom, will officially cease its VMware Aria SaaS Suite, standalone Aria SaaS services, and Plus SaaS services (vSphere+ Product Family). This announcement is part of VMware’s ongoing efforts to simplify its offerings and transition its customers to a more streamlined product portfolio. This article provides detailed insights…

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Master Photon OS Networking: The Ultimate Guide to Using netmgr CLI Like a Pro!

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Photon OS, developed by VMware, is a lightweight Linux distribution optimized for cloud-native applications. A key feature of Photon OS is its netmgr utility—a command-line interface designed to streamline network configuration tasks. This article provides an in-depth exploration of netmgr, covering its installation, syntax, and practical applications. Introduction to netmgr The netmgr tool in Photon…

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VMware to Offer Fusion and Workstation for Free to All Users Starting November 2024

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In a significant shift poised to impact developers, educators, and businesses alike, VMware announced that its flagship desktop hypervisor products—VMware Fusion and VMware Workstation—will become freely available to all users beginning November 11, 2024. This move marks a departure from the company’s traditional paid subscription model, aiming to make virtualization tools more accessible across various…

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The Evolution of Carbon Black: A New Chapter Under Broadcom

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In a significant development in the tech industry, VMware announced in December 2023 that Carbon Black, a leader in endpoint security, would become a standalone business unit within Broadcom. This decision follows Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and marks a new chapter for Carbon Black, enabling it to operate independently with its management team and strategic…

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FREE 2023 VMware Hands-on Labs!

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Introduction: Welcome to the exhilarating world of technology in 2023, where innovation is constantly reshaping the way we work, learn, and interact. In this rapidly evolving landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires continuous learning and mastery of cutting-edge solutions. At the forefront of this educational revolution lies the notion that there is no better…

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Photon OS 5.0 Beta: Get Your Hands on the Latest Update Today!

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Introduction: Photon OS is an open-source Linux operating system designed for cloud-native applications, cloud platforms, and VMware infrastructure. It is optimized to run containers, offering a minimal footprint and fast boot times. Photon OS provides a secure environment for deploying applications in virtualized and cloud environments. The Photon OS team has announced the availability of…

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Understanding VMware VMmark: A Guide to Benchmarking Virtualized Environments

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What is VMware VMmark VMware VMmark is a benchmarking tool that measures the performance of virtualized environments and compares them to industry standards. It uses a set of workloads that emulate real-world applications, such as databases and web servers, to evaluate the performance of virtualized infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking. The results are reported…

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Opportunity Alert: Free VCP Cloud Training for VMware Certification!

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Are you looking to get VMware certified? If so, there’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss. For a limited time only, VMware is offering a free VCP cloud training course – a $2400 value! This is an amazing opportunity to become a VMware VCP-VMC without breaking the bank. However, the certification itself is no…

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Free VMware Certification, VMware Cloud Professional – For a limited time

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VMware Cloud Professional Passing this exam demonstrates you can successfully identify the key components of a VMware Cloud solution and how to support migrations from an on-premises data center into VMware Cloud (across different hyperscaler partners including VMware Cloud on AWS). Product: VMware Cloud across different hyperscaler partners Associated Certification: VCP-VMC 2022 For limited time – there…

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