Author's posts
May 07 2009
Memory Links
Memory Resource Management in VMWare ESX Server
The Role of Memory in ESX Server 3
Memory resource management in Vmware ESX Server
Understanding memory usage in Windows 2000
Operating System Extensions to Support Host Based Virtual Machines
RAM, Virtual Memory, Pagefile and all that stuff and Microsoft KB article
Understanding the Impact of RAM on Overall System Performance
The 3GB-not-4GB RAM problem
Large memory support is available in Windows Server 2003 and in Windows 2000
A description of the 4 GB RAM Tuning feature and the Physical Address Extension switch
Memory Provisioning Recommendations for VI3
Understanding Host and Guest memory usage (VMworld 2007)
Memory Optimization
Server Memory Power Consumption & Capacity Planning (VMworld 2007)
VirtualCenter Memory Statistic Definitions
Memory Overcommit – Real life examples from VMware customers
Large Page Performance
Idle Memory Tax
Memory technology evolution: an overview of system memory technologies
Fully-Buffered DIMM technology in HP ProLiant servers
Kingston Technology memory ranking technical brief
Using the esxtop tool to identify VMware ESX memory use
Memory Behavior when VM Limits are Set
May 07 2009
Linux Links
Windows to Linux roadmap
Install Vmware Tools in a Linux VM under ESX Server 3.x
From DOS/Windows to Linux HowTo
Universal Command Guide for Operating Systems
CTDP Linux User’s Guide
Linux Resource Guide
Alphabetical Directory of Linux Commands
Unix/Linux Help
Linux Directory structure
Installing and Configuring Linux Guest Operating Systems
Inside the Linux Boot Process
May 07 2009
Licensing Links
VMware licensing page
Server-based License File Checker
Pricing, Packaging & Licensing Overview
Understanding VI3 Licensing: Server and Host-based licensing models
Overview of Microsoft Licensing for Virtualization
Windows Server Virtualization Calculator
Licensing Microsoft Server Products with Virtual Machine Technologies
Microsoft Virtualization Licensing and Distribution Terms
Addendum to Microsoft Virtualization Licensing and Distribution Terms
Licensing Microsoft Server Products with Virtual Machine Technologies
Difference between a License Administrator and Support Administrator
How to combine FlexLM License Files
Changes in licensing for VI3 Standard Edition When upgrading to VI 3.5
Updates to your VMware VI3 Starter Licenses
How to License Microsoft’s Products (VMworld 2007)
VMware Multi-core Pricing & Licensing Policy
VMware Single Processor Licensing Policy
Microsoft Licensing FAQ
Installing ESX Server Licenses
Not enough licenses installed
Support policy for Microsoft software running in non-Microsoft hardware virtualization software
SVVP – how does it work?
May 07 2009
Hyper-V vs. ESX Links
Significant Networking Problem with Hyper-V
How VMware ESX performance trumps Hyper-V’s price
Hyper-V Quick Migration breaks network connections
Weighing Hyper-V against VMware
Why (or why not) switch from VMware to Hyper-V
NIC bonding not in Hyper-V
A Look at Some VMware Infrastructure Architectural Advantages
Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization: Resistance is Futile (Almost)
Hyper-V goes RTM – Deep Impact
Hyper-V talk around the virtual water cooler
VMware: The Hyper-V assault is underway, but the war is a long one
Be Careful of What You Think you Need: Hyper-V vs. ESX Edition
Five Reasons Why VMware Virtualization is Better than Microsoft Hyper-V
COMPARISON: Microsoft vs. VMware
Microsoft vs. VMware: Rumble in the Virtual World
Hyper-V Not Yet Ready for Storage Prime Time
Recipe for a Catchy Headline: Top ___ Reasons Why VMware is ___ (Fill in the blanks)
ESXi is easiest to install, even if you’re a Windows expert
Hyper-V with Server Core — Too Dry and Crunchy for our Taste
Hyper-V Server is Finally Here – But What Exactly Is It?
A comparison of important features between Citrix XenServer 5, Microsoft Hyper-V 1.0 and ESXi 3.5u3
Reaction to: “How to Correctly Explain the Architectural Differences Between Hyper-V and ESX”
Face-Off: VMware vs. Microsoft in the hypervisor wars
When myth busting goes wrong and becomes a myth to bust it self
May 07 2009
Hardware Links
IBM Insights in Sizing Hardware for Virtualization
Hardware recommendations to build a cheap ESX server
Community supported hardware/software for Vmware Infrastructure
HP ProLiant server sizer for VMware ESX Server
Improving Economics of Blades with VMware
ESX Load Generator scripts
Memtest86+ Download
Hardware for Virtualization: How to get more from servers, HBA’s and more
New Technology Directions in the Virtual Hardware Platform (VMworld 2007)
Memory Parity Errors – Causes and Suggestions
Building a $500 VMware ESXi Host
USB Device Support within VMware ESX
Blades and Virtualization Aren’t Mutually Exclusive: Part One, HP Power Sizing
Blades and Virtualization Aren’t Mutually Exclusive: Part Two, IBM Power Sizing
Blades and Virtualization Aren’t Mutually Exclusive: Part Three, IBM Traditional Expansion Options
Blades and Virtualization Aren’t Mutually Exclusive: Part Four, HP Traditional Expansion Options
Understanding Hardware-Assisted Virtualization
Bricks or Blades?
Blades vs. rack servers: Basic purchasing principles still apply (Pt.1)
Selecting CPU, processors and memory for virtualized environments (Pt. 2)
May 07 2009
High Availability (HA) Links
Automating High Availability (HA) Services with Vmware HA
Effective DRS and HA in Production (VMworld 2006)
Configuring VMware High Availability for your virtual servers’ needs
VMware HA and DRS Capacity Planning
HA Failover Capacity
Virtual Machine Failure Monitoring
Best Practices and Advanced Features for VMware High Availability
HA Technical Best Practices
VMware HA Guidelines and Best Practices (VMworld 2007)
So how exactly does HA’s admittance algorithm work?
VMware HA Configuration Notes
VM HA – service console networking, isolation behavior
High Availability “Deepdive”
HA Advanced Options
das.allowNetwork where and when
HA network compliance check in VirtualCenter Update 3
HA Network Compliance Check
After installation or upgrade to VirtualCenter 2.5.0 Update 2 an Incompatible HA Networks error is generated
VMware High Availability – Concepts, Implementation and Best Practices
VMware HA Implementation Notes
Advanced Configuration options for VMware High Availability
VMware HA – Overview and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Adding an ESX Server Host to a VMware High Availability Cluster
May 07 2009
Getting Started Links
Learning
An Introduction to Virtualization (Intel)
Virtualization Overview (VMware)
Introduction to VMware Infrastructure (VMware)
VMware Infrastructure Architecture Overview (VMware)
VMware Infrastructure 3 Customer FAQ (VMware)
VMware Virtualization Toolkit (VMware)
All-in-One Server Virtualization Beginners Guide (SearchServerVirtualization)
Justifying
Breaking Down Barriers to VMware Technology Adoption (VMworld 2007)
Critical Success Factors of Virtual Infrastructure Adoption (VMworld 2007)
Innovative Uses and Benefits of using VMware Virtualization (VMworld 2007)
Dispelling Virtualization Myths (VMworld 2007)
TCO Calculator
Virtual Machine Cost Calculator spreadsheet
VMware customer success stories
Reducing Server Total Cost of Ownership with VMware Virtualization Software
VMware: Tool for Server Consolidation
Accelerate your ESX Deployment
Twenty-to-One Consolidation on Intel Architecture
Five considerations for a successful VMware deployment
Getting the Green Light for Your Virtual Infrastructure (VMword 2007)
Building a Real-Time Infrastructure with VMware Infrastructure 3 (VMworld 2007)
Making Business Sense of Virtualization (VMworld 2007)
Myths, Misconceptions, Half-Truths and Lies about Virtualization
VI3 Financial Justification
Virtualizing Server Workloads
Virtualization Barrier #1: Manual Processes (View Yonder)
Virtualization Barrier #2: It’s just for Test and Dev (View Yonder)
Virtualization Barrier #3: VMware is Too Expensive (View Yonder)
Virtualization Barrier #4: The Network Engineer (View Yonder)
Virtualization Barrier #5: The Storage Manager (View Yonder)
Virtualization Barrier #6: The Application Developer (View Yonder)
Planning
7 tips for succeeding with virtualization
Building the Virtualized Enterprise with VMware Infrastructure
Scaling your Virtual Infrastructure – Getting Started (VMworld 2007)
Proven Virtualization Scalability with VMware Infrastructure 3 (VMworld 2007)
The Anatomy of a Great Server Virtualization Solution (VMworld 2007)
ESX Workload Analysis: Lessons Learned (VMworld 2006)
Getting the Right Fit: VMware ESX Workload Analysis (VMworld 2005)
Which servers and applications are good virtualization candidates?
Developing your Virtualization Strategy and Deployment Plan
Server Consolidation with VMware ESX Server
Virtualization: Architectural Considerations and other Evaluation Criteria
Virtualization hardware sizing (quick and dirty approach)
Using VMware Capacity Planner for ESX or VI3
Server selection and VMware: Physical boxes or virtual machines
Capacity Planner 2.6 User Guide
Proven Practice: Five successful people practices to succeed with virtualization
Proven Practice: Migration Methodology
Implementing
Tips and tricks for implementing infrastructure services on ESX server
Virtual Infrastructure Implementation Best Practices From A to Z (VMworld 2006)
The Roadmap to Virtual Infrastructure: Practical Implementation Strategies
File / Print / DNS Servers: Getting Started with Virtual Infrastructure
VMware VI3 on BladeCenter and System x Integrated with System i
Top Tips for Deploying VI, part 1
Top Tips for Deploying VI, part 2
Best Practices for Implementing VMware ESX Server
May 07 2009
General Links
VMware Versions compared
Choosing between VMware Server and ESX Server
VI3 Key Feature and Benefits Summary by Version (3.0.x)
VI3 Key Feature and Benefits Summary by Version (3.5.x)
A Comparison of Software and Hardware Techniques for x86 Virtualization
Understanding Full Virtualization, Paravirtualization and Hardware Assist
VMware ESX Server: Scale Up or Scale Out?
VI Support Lifecycle FAQ
Should VMware lower pricing of ESX Server?
Virtualization Management – New Technologies and Standards (VMworld 2007)
Operational Readiness – Five Steps to Success (VMworld 2007)
100% Virtual – Debunking the Myths and Realities (VMworld 2007)
Determining VMware Software Version and Build Number
The New Sprawl: Managing Virtual Server Environments
