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- December 14, 2016
ESXi Host Profiles: Configuration Consistency Across a Growing Cluster
In a two-host cluster, keeping ESXi hosts configured identically is manageable manually. By the time you have six or eight hosts, configuration drift is inevitable unless you have a systematic …
- September 6, 2016
vSphere Update Manager: First Deployment Lessons Learned
vSphere Update Manager (VUM) is the centralized patch management component for ESXi hosts. When it works, patching 20 ESXi hosts is barely more effort than patching one. When it’s misconfigured …
- July 11, 2016
When to Add vCenter: The Decision That Changes Everything
Running standalone ESXi hosts is a common starting point for small businesses. It’s simple, cost-effective, and covers a lot of ground. But there’s a clear inflection point where …