XenServer Master Class- December

Citrix will be hosting a XenServer Master Class, December 12th (For the US) Agenda includes:

XenServer architecture overview
What do you get completely for free?
Why upgrade to a premium edition?
New features in XenServer 6.1
Optimizations for a XenDesktop environment
Bonus section: Master Class Extra

Registration link is listed below. Hope to see you there.
 
XenServer Master Class

Adjusting the vCPU Count for dom0 in XenServer 6.1.0

Anyone familiar with XenServer, knows one of its weaknesses is the processing power of dom0. This is something XenServer admins have been complaining about for awhile. Although Citrix has made efforts in the past to address this issue, I think their latest effort in XenServer 6.1.0 is the best to date. Now, with a simple command line, you can adjust the vCPU assigned to dom0. (Up to 8 processors) I've noticed in large XenServer based CloudStack implementations, the hypervisor began to struggle under heavy provisioning loads. Although I have not had the chance to test CloudStack w/ XenServer 6.1.0, I suspect this new feature was introduced to address such issues. Check out the link below for more information about this feature.

CTX134738 - Adjusting the vCPU Count for dom0 in XenServer 6.1.0 - Citrix Knowledge Center

What's new in PHD Virtual Backup 6.0- Webinar

PHD announced the availability of Virtual Backup 6.0. If you are a XenServer or ESX admin you should definitely check out this product, as it's one of the best solutions out there for backup. I have used Virtual Backup with my XenServers before and it is super easy to get up and running. There is a "What's New" webinar on Aug. 30th for those of you interested in learning about the new features in 6.0. The registration link to the webinar is listed below. See ya there.

 What's new in PHD Virtual Backup 6.0- Webinar

New XenServer Master Class- Sept

Citrix is hosting a XenServer 101 Master Class Sept. 20. Registration link is listed below. See ya there.

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/423000576

XenServer unattended Installation

For anyone doing mass deployments of XenServer, setting up an unattended install is a HUGE time savor. Christian Ferber just posted this helpful guide. We had an unattended install, and used it to provision IBM i-DataPlex nodes for use with CloudStack. Find out more at the link below. VERY good stuff. 

XenServer unattended Installation

XenServer Multipathing with IBM XIV

Here's a little blog for all my former IBM'ers. How to tweak Multipathing with the XIV Storage Systems. Enjoy

XenServer Multipathing with IBM XIV

NEW XenServer Master Class- July

Lee Bushen and Steve Benton are back for another set of XenServer Master Classes. If you haven't attended one of these...you should. These guys put on a really fun, informative webinar. There are two upcoming classes. July 11th for EMEA and July 12th for the Americas. Registration link is listed below. Don't miss it. Cheers

XenServer Master Class Registration

Citrix XenServer Multiple Security Updates

New Security Updates for XenServer

CTX133161 - Citrix XenServer Multiple Security Updates - Citrix Knowledge Center

NEW XenServer 6 Training from TrainSignal

The folks over at TrainSignal  (http://www.trainsignal.com/) just announced the availability of a XenServer 6 Course. I have taken several courses from TrainSignal and I have found them VERY useful and informational. Elias Khnaser is a great instructor. Check out the link below if you need some good XenServer enlightenment. It's worth the $$

http://bit.ly/M70eBk

Creating VMs from templates in XenServer creates a FAST CLONE

For all my XenServer Admins out there..here is a good little bit of information worth knowing. 

Creating VMs from templates in XenServer creates a FAST CLONE