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Manage VMFS File Systems Using the CLI – VCDX Prep

Seems this is becoming part of a series. Like the last few posts, this one was also produced from objective 1.1 of the VCDX Blueprint, and is part of my exam prep.
Task:
Manage VMFS file systems using command line tools.
Solution:
[root@ProfessionalVMware root]# vmkfstools No valid command specified
OPTIONS FOR FILE SYSTEMS: [...]

vSphere Storage: Features and Enhancements

If you are looking for a detailed explanation of the features and enhancements to the storage stacks in ESX 4 as well as the differences between storage in ESX 3.5 and 4.0, the following presentation has what you are looking for:
Vmug V Sphere Storage (Rev E)
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A Practical Guide to Virtual Disks as Used by VMware – Part 1 Intro

Time for a new series! Are you as excited and motivated as I am? In this series we’ll cover the Tops and Bottoms of VMware disk types. What are they, how do you make them, what are the benefits and drawbacks, and when would you use them. A lot to cover? Sure IS, but that [...]