Data Center

Archive: 07-2012

• Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter: Fast track from ESX to Hyper-V

  John Joyner highlights a new tool from Microsoft that handles the conversion of VMware-based VMs to Hyper-V-based VMs. Here’s how it works.

  Posted by John Joyner | July 31, 2012, 2:08 PM PDT

• Configure event tasks with VMware Tools

  vSphere VMs can have the driver enlightenment kit perform additional tasks on certain events. Rickatron shows a few tricks in this blog post.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | July 30, 2012, 7:37 AM PDT

• PowerShell code to store user credentials encrypted for re-use

  Michael Lubinski provides the PowerShell code and explanation of how it works for those who want to securely store a password for re-use.

  Posted by Michael Lubinski | July 24, 2012, 9:00 AM PDT

• Add virtual Fibre Channel interfaces to Hyper-V VMs

  Storage provisioning for Hyper-V requires a lot of planning. In this post, Rickatron shows one new Hyper-V feature to make virtualized Fibre Channel provisioning a lot easier with Windows Server...

  Posted by Rick Vanover | July 23, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT

• Big changes in Configuration Manager 2012: Client settings

  Scott Lowe explains the changes to client settings in System Center Configuration Manager. New options allow customization and more granular control of client PCs.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | July 19, 2012, 12:29 PM PDT

• Use vSphere scheduled tasks for additional sharpshooting

  Automation is key, and in this blog, Rickatron shows how a few scheduled tasks can save late night trips into the office or remote connections can be avoided.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | July 16, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT

• The evolution of the data center: Abstraction layers, STP and TRILL

  Scott Lowe discusses the changing face of the data center, and how abstraction technologies are revolutionizing our old architectures.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | July 13, 2012, 11:37 AM PDT

• Configuring Live Migration on Hyper-V Server 2012

  Hyper-V R3 brings a number of new and enhanced features, including changes to how settings are applied. Rickatron shows how to configure migration in Windows Server 2012 with Hyper-V.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | July 9, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT

• Microsoft announces four Windows Server 2012 editions: What you need to know

  Scott Lowe explains Microsoft’s new licensing for the four editions of Windows Server 2012. Here is what you need to know about upgrading and choosing the right edition.

  Posted by Scott Lowe | July 6, 2012, 8:03 AM PDT

• Hyper-V Server 2012: Game changer in the making

  The free hypervisor space is incredibly competitive, or at least it was. Rick Vanover explains why this release will make the difference for Hyper-V.

  Posted by Rick Vanover | July 2, 2012, 6:00 AM PDT