StorMagic Releases SvSAN 5 for Multi-site Branch Office Environments

StorMagic®, a leading provider of enterprise class virtual storage for virtual-server environments, today announced the release of a new version of SvSAN™, a storage virtual appliance (SVA). SvSAN 5 is the first SVA solution that has been developed specifically for large multi-site branch office environments with automated scripted deployment capabilities. SvSAN 5 boasts a new… Continue reading StorMagic Releases SvSAN 5 for Multi-site Branch Office Environments

Quest Software Adds Physical Server Backup and Restore Capabilities to vRanger

VMworld US 2012: With virtualization now the norm in the data center, a growing number of organizations are augmenting their legacy physical backup tools with modern technologies purpose-built for the virtual environment. A recent Quest Software survey indicates that 86 percent of organizations use two or more backup products to protect their physical and virtual… Continue reading Quest Software Adds Physical Server Backup and Restore Capabilities to vRanger

Dell Unveils End-to-End Desktop Virtualization Capabilities to Fuel Migration to Cloud

Dell today announced an expansion to its cloud client computing offerings with an array of enhanced end points, storage solutions and reference architectures validated by VMware, enabling more organizations to embrace the flexibility, productivity and cost advantages of desktop virtualization. As organizations offer tailored work style options to enhance worker productivity, attract and retain employees,… Continue reading Dell Unveils End-to-End Desktop Virtualization Capabilities to Fuel Migration to Cloud

VMware vSphere 5.1 New Features and Enhancements

Vmware announced the new release of its virtualization software, vSphere 5. Below is just brief list of new features. VMware vSphere 5.1 Features Setup and Install vSphere 5.1 will introduce two installation methods: vSphere Simple Install – allows you to install required vSphere vCenter server components in a single run. vSphere Custom Install – allows… Continue reading VMware vSphere 5.1 New Features and Enhancements

SimpliVity Launches OmniCube the Whole IT Infrastructure Stack in a Single Assimilated Platform

SimpliVity Corporation, a provider of simplified IT infrastructure solutions for virtualized environments, today announced the company’s formal entry into the IT market with the launch of OmniCubeTM, the world’s first truly all-inclusive, assimilated IT infrastructure platform designed and optimized for the virtual machine environment. OmniCube is a low-cost, ultra-functional, high-performance, automated IT Infrastructure platform that… Continue reading SimpliVity Launches OmniCube the Whole IT Infrastructure Stack in a Single Assimilated Platform

First Point-and-Click Solution for Accelerating Virtual Workloads over Distance Unveiled

VMWorld US 2012: Silver Peak Systems, the leader in accelerating data over distance, today introduced the first point-and-click solution for accelerating individual workloads directly from VMware vCenter and other virtual infrastructure management consoles. This is part of Silver Peak’s new “Agility” technology initiative that focuses on improving the application owner’s experience through software-defined virtual workload… Continue reading First Point-and-Click Solution for Accelerating Virtual Workloads over Distance Unveiled

ManageEngine at VMworld 2012: Reducing Risks, Right Here, Right Now

VMworld US 2012: ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company, today announced its plans for VMworld® 2012 to help and advise IT managers seeking to reduce risks associated with adoption of today’s virtual and cloud technologies. Password Manager Pro now manages privileged passwords for VMware vSphere® IT360 gains VMware vCenter™ Server support, revealing deeper insight into… Continue reading ManageEngine at VMworld 2012: Reducing Risks, Right Here, Right Now

How to fix “System logging is not configured on host” warning message

When deploying new standalone host within vCenter or in a cluster, VMware vSphere gives you a warning message about system logging not configured on the host. The syslog service (vmsyslogd) logs messages from the host and its components to log files on a syslog server (most likely vCenter server in this case). In this how… Continue reading How to fix “System logging is not configured on host” warning message