vSphere Quickstart Guide (with Alan Renouf) released on Amazon

23 November, 2009

vSphere 4.0 Quick Start Guide continues from an idea started several years ago by a few engineers. The idea was simple, provide an easy to use reference guide for all level administrators, consultants and architects. Recently VMware introduced many new features in vSphere 4.0 and with this handy pocket guide you will learn about each of these new features. With each chapter, the pages in this essential guide will answer common questions while giving you unprecedented insight into: Expert tips & tricks Pitfalls to avoid RemoteCLI & PowerCLI (PowerShell) scripts Configuration how to’s Virtualization best practices

How does HA calculate the failover level?

17 June, 2008

A lot of people try to figure out how HA calculates the failover level. I already did know that VC 2.0 use a slot size based on max cpu and memory for the “worst” VM,

ESX 3.5 on Workstation 6

5 February, 2008

Source: xtraVirt.com
Commentary on VMware ESX3.5 on Workstation 6
Since VMware ESX 3.5 was released many of those in the community have found that the previous methodology to install and run ESX in a VM on Workstation 6 stopped working when a VM nested in ESX 3.5 was powered on.  This short paper explores some of [...]

ESX Storage Performance Tips

16 January, 2008

Eric Sloof found a real good article about ESX and storage performance. His site will lead you to the great document.
Click here

RTFM ESX3i Guide Available

9 January, 2008

I’m a bit late with my blog, because the whole world is already pointing to the new ESX3i Guide written by Mike Laverick, nevertheless I think it should be mentioned
At RTFM Eduction, you can find the 3i Guide and if you look at the Acknowledgements, you’ll see a very proud Eric Sloof !! [...]