Are you new to VMware? If so, this blog series is for you!
VMware is a leading virtualization platform, empowering you to run multiple virtual machines on a single physical server. This approach not only saves on hardware costs but also enhances efficiency and scalability. VMware is trusted by businesses of all sizes across a multitude of industries.
Here’s a list of some of VMware’s most popular products:
VMware vSphere: Primary tool for server virtualization, featuring ESXi for VMs and vCenter for management.
VMware Workstation: Enables running multiple operating systems on a single PC with advanced features in Pro and a simpler version in Player.
VMware Horizon: Provides virtual desktops and applications for secure remote work.
VMware Fusion: Lets Mac users run Windows and other operating systems alongside macOS.
VMware NSX: Offers network virtualization and security for modern data centers.
VMware vSAN: Simplifies storage management and reduces costs.
VMware Cloud Foundation: Integrates all components needed for a seamless hybrid cloud experience.
VMware Tanzu: For building and managing modern applications using Kubernetes.
VMware Workspace ONE: Securely delivers and manages applications on any device, boosting productivity.
VMware vCloud Suite: Combines tools for efficient private cloud management.
VMware Site Recovery Manager: Automates disaster recovery to ensure business continuity.
VMware Cloud on AWS: Merges VMware technology with AWS for easy cloud integration.
VMware Cloud Services: Provides tools for managing applications across various cloud platforms.
VMware SD-WAN: Enhances and secures connectivity for branch offices.
Authored by Luciano Patrao, our long-term blog partner, this VMware vSphere series covers everything from fundamental concepts to hands-on insights, ensuring that whether you’re just starting or have some prior experience, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to make the most of VMware’s capabilities and advance in your career.
Why You Should Read This Blog Series
If you are interested in learning more about VMware, then this blog series is for you. Here are just a few reasons why you should read this blog series:
- Comprehensive coverage: This blog series covers everything you need to know about VMware, from the basics to more advanced practical insights
- Step-by-step instructions: We provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to use VMware to improve IT infrastructure
- Easy to understand: The blog posts are written in a clear and concise style, and they are easy to understand
- Relevant examples: We include examples and illustrations to help you learn about VMware concepts
How to Get Started
To get started, simply click on one of the links below to read the first blog post in the series.
- What is VMware?: https://www.bdrsuite.com/blog/vmware-for-beginners-overview-of-vsphere-part-1/
- The benefits of using VMware: https://www.bdrsuite.com/blog/vmware-for-beginners-vsphere-installation-requirements-part-2/
- How to install VMware ESXi: https://www.bdrsuite.com/blog/vmware-for-beginners-how-to-install-vsphere-part-3/
We encourage you to read the blog posts in order, as they build on each other. However, you can also jump around to different blog posts if you are interested in a specific topic.
Below are the set of blogs in this series, published so far:
VMware for Beginners – Overview of vSphere: Part 1
VMware for Beginners – vSphere Installation Requirements : Part 2
VMware for Beginners – How to Install vSphere :Part 3
VMware for Beginners – vSphere Networking : Part 4
VMware for Beginners – vSphere Datastores – Part 5
VMware for Beginners – vSphere Virtual Machines – Part 6
VMware for Beginners – How to Install vCenter : Part 7
VMware for Beginners – Datacenter and Clusters – Part 8
VMware for Beginners – How to Create and Configure iSCSI Datastores: Part 9(a)
VMware for Beginners – How to Create and Configure iSCSI Datastores : Part 9(b)
VMware for Beginners – How to Create NFS Datastores – Part 10(a)
VMware for Beginners – How to Create NFS Datastores: Part 10(b)
VMware for Beginners – vMotion and DRS – Part 11
VMware for Beginners – vSphere HA Configuration: Part 12(a)
VMware for Beginners – vSphere HA Configuration: Part 12(b)
VMware for Beginners – vSphere HA Configuration: Part 12(c)
VMware for Beginners – What is vSphere Proactive HA?: Part 13
VMware for Beginners – What is VMware vSphere Fault Tolerance and How Does it Work?: Part 14(a)
VMware for Beginners – What is VMware vSphere Fault Tolerance and How Does it Work?: Part 14(b)
VMware for Beginners – What is vSphere Distributed Switch: Part 15(a)
VMware for Beginners – What is vSphere Distributed Switch: Part 15(b)
VMware for Beginners – What is vSphere Distributed Switch: Part 15(c)
VMware for Beginners – What is vSphere Distributed Switch: Part 15(d)
VMware for Beginners – What is vSphere Key Provider : Part 16
VMware for Beginners – What is vSphere Trust Authority: Part 17(a)
VMware for Beginners – What is vSphere Trust Authority: Part 17(b)
VMware for Beginners – Create and configure vDSwitch: Part 18(a)
VMware for Beginners – How to use LACP in vDSwitch: Part 18(b)
VMware for Beginners – How to Migrate vmkernel vDS network to vDS LACP : Part 18(c)
VMware for Beginners – How to activate vmnics from vDS network to vDS LACP: Part 18(d)
Conclusion
We’ve carefully crafted this blog series to demystify VMware for our readers. Dive into our posts and feel free to ask questions or share your thoughts.
This is your chance to embark on a journey into the world of VMware.
We look forward to having you with us in our upcoming blogs!
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