VM-Aware

I remembered coming across this great free tool a while ago, but whilst I was at VMworld the VMware guys reminded me of how handy it is.

http://www.vmware.com/products/vi/calculator.html
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I stumbled across a new feature overview of what was esxReplicator, but is now called vReplicator:

Replicator_Overview - PDF

Replicator_Overview - Doc

There are a number of very cool new features, that make it an even more salable product than it was before, including: (more…)

This is the first post since VMworld and I have a lot to tell you all about, but it’s going to have a wait for a few days until I have time to assimilate everything.

Until then you’re going to have to make do with this great pdf outlining the beauty of ESX Server 3i.

You can find it here:

http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/ESX_Server_3i_presentation.pdf (more…)

This is not a big post, but more of a check it out post.

Here’s a picture of the main configuration screen of the now in beta ESX Server 3i:

Click the image for a full size version.

Everybody is well aware that PlateSpin makes some great products (PowerRecon, PowerConvert), but it sometimes seems difficult to justify the costs against free VMware alternatives (Capacity Planner, VMware Converter).

However, all it takes is a 15 minute demonstration of their products and it becomes immediately obvious why the money should be spent. (more…)

esXpress is not a new product to the market. I remember using this in the early days of ESX 2.5 and liking the product, but hating the interface.

Don’t get me wrong everything in the Linux based console worked and did everything that you wanted it to do, you just didn’t want anyone to come along and play, unless they knew exactly what they were doing.

However, they now have essentially created a virtual appliance and it runs within its own enclosed VM. I have always been a firm fan of backup specific machines, so this seemed ideal straight away. (more…)