To answer the question in the title, very fast. Here is a 2 minutevideo I recently recorded showing SRM recovering 1000 VMs in less than 26 minutes. This was done with SRM 6.5, vSphere Replication 6.5 and vSAN 6.5. It isn’t so much to show what results you will achieve, rather what vSphere, vSAN, vCenter,

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VMware vSphere Replication 6.5 is the latest version of vSphere Replication (VR) released with vSphere 6.5, vCenter Server 6.5, and Site Recovery Manager (SRM) 6.5. VR is a host-based virtual machine (VM) replication solution that works with nearly any storage type supported by vSphere. VR is deployed as a virtual appliance using an Open Virtualization

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One of the most commonly asked questions we get is &#rsquo;Is there a grace period if my VCP expires?&#rdquo; And the answer is NO. There are no grace periods, VMware does not provide exceptions or extensions to our Recertification policy. Once your VCP recertification date passes, and if you did not renew it, you are […]

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Every week my top vSAN questions tend to concentrate around networking design. A lot of questions center on if it is ok to sharephysical interfaces for multiple purposes. Do I needdedicated interfaces for vSAN? In talking to customers a little more than half choose to put other traffic classes (Virtual machine, Management, vMotion etc) on

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The first of four mini-guides in a series of seven have been posted—these bring you the latest updates of View, the main component of VMware Horizon 7. Unlike previous Reviewer&#rsquo;s Guides, these updates are posted as soon as each section is completed, and these shorter pieces that are easier to digest. With the exception of the Overview and the Installation and Configuration sections, each mini-guide focuses on a particular use case, accompanied by exercises to explore relevant features. The mini-guides cover topics such as preparing virtual machines for desktop pools, using instant clones, setting up desktop pools (full- and linked-clones), exploring the benefits of Smart Policies, and provisioning users.

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The VMware UX blog series is a new resource that explores the continually evolving discipline of user experience (UX) across a myriad of topics, from design and methodology to user research and new trends. As our field continues to grow in size and scope, we aim to publish a steady stream of engaging, high-quality content […]

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Predictive DRS is a new feature in vSphere 6.5 that leverages the predictive analytics of vRealize Operations Manager with the powerful resource scheduler algorithm of vSphere DRS. Together, these two products enable workload balancing for certain VMs before resource utilization spikes occur, potentially eliminating a great amount of resource contention that might have occurred in

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Interested in the architectural components of VMware Workspace ONE? Join our free Webcast on January 26th, 2017 as VMware&#rsquo;s Technical Instructor, Máté Barany, highlights the foundational components of the solution and offers multiple deployment scenarios. Máté Barany will also share best practices and insight into how to troubleshoot a few integration issues. Register here today […]

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The VMware Education and Certification team is here to make sure you get the most out of your VMware vSAN experience. Whether you are a vSAN professional, brushing up on your knowledge, or just looking to get started, there are plenty of vSAN materials to help you achieve your IT goals.   VMware Learning Paths

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As we move forward into the New Year, we want to take a moment to remind our partners that VMware will shift to a 4-4-5 fiscal calendar on February 4, 2017, the first day of Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18). To facilitate a smooth transition to FY18, please submit your orders early. All orders must be […]

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February 4, 2017 is the first day of Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18). To prepare, visit the 4-4-5 Fiscal Calendar Partner Central Page and reference the FAQs. Order Submission for January 2017 To ensure a smooth transition to FY18, please submit your orders early. All orders need to be submitted to the order management team by […]

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The vSphereDistributed Switch (VDS) is a powerful, but often misunderstood technology that is included with VMware vSAN. This post will review some of my favorite settings on the VDS, and how you can use them to get better control, performance, and visibility into your virtual SAN cluster. While it is most known for the ability

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On Wednesday, January 25th, at 8:00 am PDT, the TAP team will host the TAP Winter 2017 TAP Quarterly Webinar. This webinar will outline the VMware Ready for Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) program and provide valuable insight for partners interested in learning more about certifying solutions that integrate with the VMware vCloud NFV bundle. Partners […]

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The storytelling pioneers behind Giant — a first-of-its-kind VR narrative that blew away audiences at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival — are heading back to the festival’s New Frontier program with another remarkable production. Giant let viewers experience what it’s like to be trapped in a war zone — and its interactive elements left audiences […]

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