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Virtualization FAQs

Virtualization expert Greg Shields answers questions and provides tips and tricks for IT professionals about Hyper-V, parallels, paravirtualization, server virtualization VMware, vSphere, and more.

Q: Which 3 rights are required for the vCenter Server service domain user account?

By Greg Shields, 03/28/2012

When an Active Directory domain user account is used on a VMware vCenter Server, that account must be granted 3 rights.

Q: What are the guidelines for sharing databases in VMware vCenter Server 5.0?

By Greg Shields, 03/27/2012

VMware offers specific guidelines for database sharing in vCenter Server 5.0.

Q: How do I install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 to support vCenter Server 5.0?

By Greg Shields, 03/23/2012

You can install Microsoft.NET Framework from the Windows Server 2008 R2 server's Server Manager; however, there's a trick to doing it correctly.

Q: Can I change the BIOS boot type on an ESXi 5.0 Server after installation?

By Greg Shields, 03/21/2012

Changing the BIOS boot type from Legacy BIOS to UEFI after installing VMware ESXi 5.0 can cause the host to fail to boot.

Q: What are the US government federal guidelines on the use of cloud computing?

By Greg Shields, 03/20/2012

A recent publication outlines the US federal government's recommendations for organizations considering use of public cloud services.

Q: What is context-aware computing, and how might it aid healthcare IT?

By Greg Shields, 03/20/2012

Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop context-aware computing solutions add situational relevance, such as running applications and connected devices, to user sessions.

Q: What 6 application delivery approaches can Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop facilitate?

By Greg Shields, 03/16/2012

Virtualization infrastructures such as Citrix XenApp or XenDesktop can be used to circumvent the traditional methods of application delivery.

Q: What inexpensive hardware upgrade would improve VM performance on my desktop or laptop?

By Greg Shields, 03/14/2012

Adding a solid state disk (SSD) can be your best solution for improving virtual machine (VM) performance.

Q: What is the Citrix License Server virtual appliance?

By Greg Shields, 03/13/2012

The Citrix License Server delivers all your XenServer licensing needs in a streamlined virtual appliance, avoiding the need to run an additional Windows server.

Q: What ports and connections are used by XenServer?

By Greg Shields, 03/09/2012

Learn the main TCP ports Citrix XenServer uses for communication and what each port is used for.

Q: What Active Directory configurations are supported by XenDesktop 5.5?

By Greg Shields, 03/07/2012

Citrix XenDesktop 5.5 supports deployment to environments with a wide variety of Active Directory (AD) configurations.

Q: What extra steps are necessary to add a vSphere 5 host to a XenDesktop 5.5 site?

By Greg Shields, 03/06/2012

Citrix XenDesktop 5.5 supports virtual machines (VMs) atop vSphere 5; follow these simple steps to avoid a problem with your initial connection.

Q: In XenDesktop, in what order must the XenDesktop Virtual Desktop Agent and VMware Tools be installed onto a vSphere VM?

By Greg Shields, 03/02/2012

Because XenDesktop serves a unique role in a data center's virtualization infrastructure, it's important to install drivers correctly.

Q: What role does Citrix XenDesktop's Desktop Director play?

By Greg Shields, 02/28/2012

Desktop Director enables IT administrators to handle a large number of desktops, and it provides a web-based interface for Help desk staff to assist users and perform daily ...

Q: How are XenDesktop's administrative roles designed to separate duties?

By Greg Shields, 02/24/2012

Citrix XenDesktop 5.5's five administrative roles separate duties between individuals managing a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment.

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