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The vCommunity

We all want to be part of something special and have a common bond. It includes doing what’s best for you but also keeping others in mind to provide them…

Storage, Replication, and Backups

This is the fourth post of my series on hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) architectural design and decision-making. For my money, the differences between these diverse systems is a function of the…

Maintaining a Secure Environment: Best Practices for Design and Deployment

The first three blogs in this series were all about building a blueprint for a well-designed environment. In this article, we’ll review more practical considerations to influence the overall architecture…

How to Become a Hyperconverged Infrastructure Expert

Hyperconverged infrastructure has become a widely adopted approach to data center architecture. With so many moving parts involved, it can be difficult to keep up with the speed at which…

It’s the Year of VDI! (Again) – A Costing Examination

If you attended a major conference or read any industry press over the last handful of years, you’d be excused for thinking everyone would be running on virtual desktop infrastructure…

Maintaining a Secure Environment: Compliance Considerations

A security policy based on actual use cases has been documented, as have the components of the ecosystem. Before devising a practical implementation and configuration plan, one more assessment should…

How to Choose a Hyperconverged Infrastructure Solution

Running a traditional data center infrastructure for years can put your company in a rut, especially when it’s time to pick a new solution. When electing to trade out your…

Varying Approaches to Hyperconverged Infrastructure, or Why This Over That?

In this third post on the subject, I’ll discuss hyperconverged architectural approaches. I want to share some of my experiences in how and why my customers have taken different choices,…

VMware Certifications

Obtaining a VMware certification requires effort, dedication, and a willingness to learn independently with a commitment to the subject matter. To fulfill the requirements made by VMware, you must attend…

What’s Up With Virtualization? Virtualization Basics 101

In part one of this series, I tried to apply context to the virtualization market—its history, how it’s changed the way we deploy infrastructure, and how it’s developed into the de…