How-To Guides for Virtualization, Cloud, Hardware, Software, and More
Master the basics of virtualization, cloud computing, hardware, and software with our step-by-step how-to guides.
How-To Guides
These vBeginners guides are packed with beginner-friendly tutorials that simplify complex processes—helping you set up virtual machines, configure cloud services, optimize hardware, and use essential software tools.
Whether you’re starting a home lab or managing small-scale projects, these practical guides will walk you through every step with clarity and confidence.
Learn by doing and build your virtualization skills one project at a time!
Free VMware vSphere Interview Guide In this free vBeginners guide, I’ll share a list of 25 VMware interview questions and answers that I’ve crafted to screen for the best …
My quick and dirty review of Project Photon. I was very happy to read this week on virtualization news about a new project from VMware called Project Photon. Why was …
Not All VMware Jobs Are The Same! In 2000, I got my first request to install VMware software on someone’s desktop. At the time I was a curious help …
If you’ve been following my blog for any time, or if you’ve downloaded my free VMware beginner’s guide, then you probably know where I stand on OpenStack. If not, …
VMware vSphere 6 Has Arrived! Here’s a list of all the new VMware software products and the list includes download links to files and documentation to make your search …
Why Is My App Running Slow On VMware? (Book Two) 12 Months After The Virtualization Project… Frustrated? You’re not the only one suffering from a slow application. I feel …
VCP for Hire (Book One) A Manager’s Guide For Hiring vSphere Virtualization Engineers & Administrators… You’ve just been promoted to manager, now what? It’s not an easy task to …
VMware Newbie Career Guide 20 Questions VMware Newbies Want Answered By Joe Sanchez VMware Career Guide CONTENTS START HERE (Where to Begin) ALTERNATIVES (There’s Huge Opportunity) Job …
Planning your migration to the cloud? If you’re planning to move your organization’s applications to the cloud I suggest you take a moment and consider this important question. What …
We’ve all made rookie mistakes before but some errors are painful long after we’ve learned our lesson, ouch… Warning! These FIVE mistakes will make “Best of Brand” hardware look …