Changed Block Tracking (CBT) is a key technology used by VMware to implement incremental backups. The primary advantage of CBT is its ability to save storage space by allowing only […]
Understanding VMDK Files and Virtual Disk Types in VMware
Virtual disk files, commonly known as VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk) files, are a fundamental component of virtualized environments. These files, with the .vmdk extension, serve as storage volumes for virtual […]
How to install VDDK？
The Virtual Disk Development Kit (VDDK) is a set of C/C++ libraries, sample code, utilities, and documentation provided by VMware to assist developers in creating and accessing virtual disk storage. […]
How VMware Monitors Performance Issues?
Problem Background With the popularity of virtualization technology, modern data centers are facing new challenges. Traditional monitoring tools are difficult to adapt to the complex and changing workloads in virtualized […]
Using VMware to Back Up and Restore an Operating System
When using VMware to back up and restore an operating system, you can choose from the following four methods: Four Methods for Backing Up an Operating System: 1. Snapshot: In […]
An in-depth look at key approaches to VMware ESXi VM backups
VMware ESXi, a core component of the vSphere Virtualization Suite, is installed as a bare-metal hypervisor directly on the physical server, allowing users to directly access and control the underlying […]
VMware Enables Partners to Capitalize on Multi-Cloud Opportunities and Unlimited Possibilities
The newly upgraded VMware Partner Connect program has officially launched, offering enhanced partner support, practice development, and lifecycle incentives that align more closely with key customer business outcomes. VMware (NYSE: […]
ESXi VM Snapshots: Features, Uses and I/O Impact Explained
In ESXi, when creating snapshots for virtual machines, it does have some impact on the I/O of the physical host (i.e., the ESXi host). This is because snapshot creation and […]
Exploring and Implementing Multi-Server Virtualization
When I first encountered virtualization technology during the rise of Linux, I was unsure how to successfully achieve the coexistence of Windows and Linux on the same device under limited […]
Cloud Computing vs. Virtualization
This chapter delves into virtualization technology within cloud computing, exploring its role and relationship with cloud computing, as well as key concepts related to virtualization. By understanding these foundational elements, […]