The recent Heartbleed OpenSSL vulnerability prompted another healthy round of resetting my passwords all over the web. I already have a good understanding and high regard for password security thanks to Steve Gibson‘s Security Now podcast and Password Haystacks service. This time around, I have noticed more sites are permitting longer passwords, which is great. …
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How to move automated persistent desktops to another cluster
My objective was to upgrade vSphere host from 1 gigabt Ethernet to 10 gigabit Ethernet connections. All of my VMware Horizon View 5.2 linked-clone desktops resided in a single cluster of 10 hosts that I’ll call Cluster A. I had an even mix of persistent and non-persistent desktops. Cluster B was needed Through trial and …
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Dell Wyse fails to provide Day One support for VMware Horizon View
Dell Wyse, a global disappointment in thin clients, continues to fail in providing Day One support for the latest VMware Horizon View client upon release. Business rely on vendors to keep their products updated so that they may rapidly benefit from new features, improved security, and enhanced performance when publicly released. Dan O’Farrell, Sr. Director, …
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Using Active Directory PowerShell to Manage Groups and Members
I’m making an effort to teach myself PowerShell when the opportunity arises. Next week I will be reorganizing several VMware View desktop pools and the Active Directory Security Groups that are tied to them. Since I’ll be moving large groups of users around, I taught myself a few PowerShell one liners that should help. Table …
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Enabling VAAI functionality in ESXi via PowerCLI
This article provides steps to enable the vStorage APIs for Array Integration (VAAI) functionality in ESXi via PowerCLI. You may want to enable these specific VAAI features if your storage arrays support these hardware acceleration features and are responding correctly to VAAI primitives. My Environment I help manage an IBM V7000 and a Pure Storage …
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