Taking a Zero Trust Approach to Security

See how IT leaders can leverage micro-segmentation for zero trust security #VMware #NSXTaking a Zero Trust Approach to SecurityTraditional security approaches that follow the “trust but verify” concept are insufficient against today’s persistent and evolving cyberthreats. A new approach, the Zero Trust model of information security, eliminates the assumption that there are “trusted” and “untrusted” … Continue reading Taking a Zero Trust Approach to Security

VMware Workstation from 1999 to 2015

VMware Workstation from 1999 to 2015VMware Workstation from 1999 to 2015About 16 years ago, long before ESXi and vSphere, VMware published their first product: VMware 1.0 . VMware was the first application that allowed to run multiple operating systems on a single x86 machine. The VMware Virtual Platform technology adds a thin software layer that … Continue reading VMware Workstation from 1999 to 2015

Unable to connect to VAMI after upgrading the vCSA

One of the plus points with upgrading your vCenter Server Appliance to 6.0 update 1 is the fact that VMware have re-introduced the Virtual Appliance Management Interface (VAMI). This was one of my bug-bears with 6.0... how any sort of administration/configuration work required you to access the vCSA shell! Recently after upgrading a customers vCSA … Continue reading Unable to connect to VAMI after upgrading the vCSA

Significant Performance Improvements Come to…

Significant Performance Improvements in @VMwarevSphere Web Client 5.5 Update 3!! @VMwareSignificant Performance Improvements Come to...Over the course of the previous few years we’ve seen a steady improvement in the vSphere Web Client . VMware has been listening to the feedback coming in from our field, partners, and customers. And the feedback is that the vSphere … Continue reading Significant Performance Improvements Come to…

VMworld 2015 Breakout Sessions on Demand

It's been so busy since VMworld 2015 Europe that I've only just had the opportunity to view the Breakout Sessions that I couldn't attend due to session clashes! Strangely, although you're told at each session that everything is being recorded, I don't remember receiving any marketing material from VMware to say it was all up … Continue reading VMworld 2015 Breakout Sessions on Demand

Online Technology Forum is back! 25th of…

Register now for the @VMware Online Technology Forum on 25th Nov, 09:00-13:30 GMTOnline Technology Forum is back! 25th of...Starting at 9am GMT on Wednesday 25th November , our virtual event boasts five technology led tracks – all helping to demonstrate how the One Cloud IT architecture can deliver any application on any device, quickly and … Continue reading Online Technology Forum is back! 25th of…

VMware Open Sources Photon Controller For…

VMware Open Sources @VMwarePhoton Controller For Container Users (via @InformationWeek)VMware Open Sources Photon Controller For...VMware's Photon Controller became open source code Nov. 16 in a bid to attract container users who wish to deploy containers with a microvisor.VMware Advocacy

Future of VMware depends on its cloud-native…

Future of @VMware depends on its cloud-native strategy (via @TechTarget)Future of VMware depends on its cloud-native...An SDN blogger evaluates the future of VMware, asking whether the company can hold onto market share using its 'Cloud-Native' strategy.VMware Advocacy

10 Reasons to Attend vForum Online 2015

@VMware #vForum Online tomorrow! 9am - 2:15pm PDT 10 Reasons to Attend vForum Online 201510 Reasons to Attend vForum Online 2015If you weren’t able to attend VMware vForums in Washington DC, New York City, or Houston, you still have the chance to engage with experts and learn about the latest technologies, tips, and trends in … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Attend vForum Online 2015

vShield Endpoint with vSphere 6.0 – Explaining the confusion around the product range!

So I had a customer ask me what was going on with vShield Edge and vCloud Networking & Security, and whether the products are still available or has NSX replaced them.... and what is with this vShield Endpoint feature? Anyways, after explaining my take on vShield and vCNS I decided to do a bit more … Continue reading vShield Endpoint with vSphere 6.0 – Explaining the confusion around the product range!