VMware vExpert 2017 Awarded!
So that just happened. The announcement for the 2017 VMware vExpert program was last week. My name was most certainly not on the list. I have applied a few times… Read more »
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VMware vSphere 6.5 – Is it all it’s cracked up to be?
I won’t keep you in suspense. VMware vSphere 6.5 is good. It’s really good. Packed with new features and updates, many of which people have been asking for since forever. … Read more »
My first home lab is finally here!
In my quest to build a home lab I’ve been using a number of computers or servers and VMware Workstation to build and test things for years. The problem almost always… Read more »
Windows 10 – AppX Packages Can Break Sysprep
UPDATE: Check out my updated AppX Article as well: Windows 10 – AppX Removal Script Update Metro Apps, Modern Apps, Windows Store Apps, AppX, Universal Apps. Whatever you want to… Read more »
VMware App Volumes 2.12 Agent Install
Generally speaking the App Volumes Manager and Agent install process is ridiculously simple. A series of Next, Next, Next, Next, Finish for the most part. The big difference that’s in… Read more »
VMware App Volumes 2.12 – It’s here and it’s good!
If you work with VMware Horizon View and you aren’t familiar with App Volumes yet, I urge you to check out this video. It’s pretty awesome. The latest and greatest… Read more »
Windows 10 – Windows Update stuck on failed Windows Defender Definition Update
Building a Windows 10 image for a Horizon View deployment I found Windows Update stuck on this Definition Update for Windows Defender. It failed with the following Error 0x80070643 numerous times.
Windows Server 2016 Licensing Calculator
I decided to add a calculator to demonstrate the licensing components of the per core Windows Server 2016 Licensing Model. The intent here is to give you a general idea of… Read more »
Microsoft takes a shot at VMware with Windows Server 2016 licensing changes and enforcement push
So I’m sure everyone has seen, heard or read something about the new licensing model for Microsoft’s flagship Windows Server 2016. People have been talking about it or reposting Microsoft’s publicly released information… Read more »