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We're always interested in the latest on virtualization and cloud computing. Whether it's our training, expert interviews or intuitive help articles, we strive to stand on the forefront. This page brings together eveything we post about virtualization, such as Microsoft virtualization, VMware, or certifications.
Give me my space: How to resize Windows Server drives in VMware
By Marco Shaw ⋅ May 23, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Learn some best practices and quick techniques for increasing RAM, CPU and disk space for VMware virtual machines in your Windows Server 2012 environment with this guide on how to resize your drives.
Say hello to VMware’s new hybrid cloud service
By Matt Vandenbeld ⋅ May 21, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
VMware executives officially announced a new offering called the vCloud Hybrid Service, including information on pricing and availability starting in Q3 of 2013.
VMware’s Hybrid Cloud Evaluation: Your chance to experience the ‘future of IT’
By Matt Vandenbeld ⋅ May 16, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Curious about the cloud? Now’s your chance to get access to VMware’s public cloud services for free. It’s offering a 90-day trial of its hybrid cloud. Find out how to get access and why you can’t afford to not sign up.
Explaining the VMware VCP5-DV exam versus vSphere 5.1
By Ashraf Al-Dabbas ⋅ May 14, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
While VMware now offers the VCP5-DV certification exam, the exam objectives don’t line up exactly with the full capabilities of vSphere 5.1. Make sense of the software you’re using now, and what you need to know for the exam.
Cast your vote for VMworld 2013 sessions by TrainSignal instructors
By Gary Eimerman ⋅ April 27, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Head on over to the VMworld 2013 portal to vote for the sessions you want to see at this year’s conference in San Francisco, CA. Be sure to vote for your favorite TrainSignal instructors, including David Davis and Jason Nash.
Watch out for these VMworld 2013 sessions
By Matt Vandenbeld ⋅ April 25, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
If plan on heading to VMworld 2013 in San Francisco this year, then make sure to head on over to the VMworld website to get sneak peek at the potential sessions. Every year VMware lets the community vote for the sessions to be featured at the virtualization conference, so check out our list of the hottest topics and go vote for yourself.
Backup and restore: Deploying the VMware VDP Appliance
By Ashraf Al-Dabbas ⋅ April 25, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create a backup job and use VMware vSphere Data Protection (VDP) to back up and restore virtual machines. In addition we will explain how to configure backup and maintenance windows.
Joining your ESXi host to a Windows Domain
By Greg Stuart ⋅ April 23, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Save yourself some headaches by learning how to join your ESXi host to a Windows domain, and you’ll be able to log in with your Active Directory credentials. This tutorial dissects the complex process of hardening your ESXi host.
How to use vSphere 5.1 web client
By Chris Magiet ⋅ April 22, 2013 ⋅ 18:45 ⋅ Post a comment
Dig in to the vSphere 5.1 web client interface with this free training clip by vExpert David Davis. The web client is going to be a fundamental component of vSphere moving forward, so learn how to use it now.
Upgrade your VMware ESXi host to version 5.1
By Ashraf Al-Dabbas ⋅ April 18, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Get your VMware ESXi host upgraded from version 4.x to 5.1 in as fast as 10 minutes. This virtualization tutorial will show you an easier alternative for upgrading ESXi hosts to using the vSphere Update Manager (VUM).
New vSphere 5.1 backups: Install and Configure VMware VDP
By Ashraf Al-Dabbas ⋅ April 16, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Make sure you’re backing up your vSphere 5.1 environment with a good solution. This guide covers how to install vSphere Data Protection (VDP), and you’ll see how to configure VDP using the web client.
How to keep up with VMware’s certifications in 2013
By Chris Magiet ⋅ April 12, 2013 ⋅ 10:59 ⋅ Post a comment
Since VMware made certification changes recently, you need to keep your skill development on track. Watch this great video from David Davis on how to navigate VMware certifications in 2013.
Which cloud certification is right for you?
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ April 10, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
As cloud computing gets even more common, it’s important to think about getting certified in cloud technologies in order to remain competitive. Should you wait for CompTIA Cloud+ or get a vendor-specific cert? We discuss the benefits of the various options.
How the new web client makes vSphere 5.1 upgrades worthwhile
By Matt Vandenbeld ⋅ April 9, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
The vSphere version upgrade may seem incremental at 0.1, but the improvements to the web client indicate some major shifts in how admins learn to manage each new version of VMware’s hypervisor.
Software licensing optimization: Tools you can use to make sure you’re abiding by the rules
By Michael Gabriel Sumastre ⋅ April 3, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Looking for a way to save your IT department some money? We discuss the importance of software licensing optimization tools and our favorite resources to get the job done.
Server Virtualization 101: Get started with help from a vExpert
By David Davis ⋅ March 24, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Learn virtualization basics including the different types of virtualization, as well as how to build your very own lab using VMware Workstation.
Desktop Virtualization 101: Get started with help from a vExpert
By David Davis ⋅ March 23, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
Learn all about virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and how to work with different virtualization solutions from VMware and Citrix in this free video course by vExpert David Davis.
Staff favorites: 17 can’t-miss IT blogs
By Dana Gagnon ⋅ March 18, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
At TrainSignal, we spend a lot of time reading our favorite IT blogs and looking for new ones to inspire us. If you need to add some quality sites to your reading list, look no further than this list of can’t-miss blogs on everything from virtualization to SharePoint.
Manage infrastructure better with Server 2012 storage and VDI
By Sean Wilkins ⋅ March 12, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
If your team is looking into updating your server infrastructure, then make sure you understand the storage upgrades and enhanced virtualization capabilities in Windows Server 2012. These features will make admins’ work easier and help speed up operations.
Can VMware survive?
By Marco Shaw ⋅ March 7, 2013 ⋅ Post a comment
The price wars continue in the cloud services game, with Amazon recently dropping its price again. There’s talk that VMware should be worried, but what are the real threats to the company and what does the future hold for cloud competition?