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VMware vSAN Max Enhancements Offer Flexibility, Lower Host And Cluster Threshold

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VMware vSAN Max Enhancements Offer Flexibility, Lower Host And Cluster Threshold

With the latest VMware vSAN Max update, there are substantially lower the entry threshold of host and cluster requirements. VMware has announced significant enhancements to vSAN Max, designed to substantially lower the entry threshold of host and cluster requirements. These modifications are expected to deliver greater flexibility, facilitate smaller and more straightforward configurations, and ensure … Read more

VMware Launches Cloud Flex Storage Offers Improved Flexibility, Scale, Performance

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VMware Launches Cloud Flex Storage Offers Improved Flexibility, Scale, Performance

VMware has announced the launch of Cloud Flex Storage, which includes a new instance, m7i.metal-24xl, for VMware Cloud on AWS, offering more options for customers. Previously, customers had to use vSAN to provision instances with locally attached storage for SDDC clusters. However, with m7i.metal-24xl, customers can establish clusters without local storage and configure disaggregated SDDC … Read more

Evaluating VMware Alternatives in a Post Broadcom World

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Evaluating VMware Alternatives in a Post Broadcom World

Each of the VMware Alternatives discussed here presents its own set of features, advantages, and considerations. With Broadcom scooping up VMware, many folks are left wondering what’s next for VMware’s services, including support and updates. This has made looking into other virtualization options a must-do for anyone relying on VMware’s tech for their setup. Image … Read more

Maximizing vSAN 8 ESA Potential with Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN6555 NVMe SSDs

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Maximizing vSAN 8 ESA Potential with Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN6555 NVMe SSDs

With VMware vSAN 8 Update 2 GA now, vSAN customers are likely ready to take the leap to the new storage architecture. This report is sponsored by Western Digital. All views and opinions expressed in this report are based on our unbiased view of the product(s) under consideration. VMware vSAN 8 heralded a massive update … Read more

VMware vSAN Max Hits GA

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VMware vSAN Max Hits GA

Announced in August of last year, VMware vSAN Max was a major VMware Explore 2023 highlight. It’s now GA and ready for customers to explore petabyte-scale disaggregated storage for vSphere. VMware continues its mission of building powerful enterprise virtualization and storage technologies that administrators around the globe have come to know and love. And now … Read more