[TechRepublic] Step-by-step: How to install ESXi as a VM

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Step-by-step: Installing ESXi as a virtual machine Resource of the day Discover the Benefits of Virtualization for SMBs VMware surveyed more than 300 senior business and IT managers at companies with 20 to 1,100 employees to discover what difference virtualization has made in their day-to-day workloads. Share the knowledge by downloading the results. Additional TechRepublic resources   Create a simple, simulated network with the honeyd tool A honeynet management tool called honeyd can be a useful security tool like any other honeypot, but it can be a great low-level instructional tool as well. Read more Geek Gifts 2010: Logitech Harmony 900 universal remote Even though Logitech's Harmony 900 replaces up to 15 remotes, comes with RF wireless capability, and supports more than 5,000 brands and 225,000 devices, would you pay $300 for a remote? Read more Google raises the white flag on transforming the US wireless industry In order to guarantee Android's success in 2010, Google has snuggled up to the telecoms and given up on changing the US wireless industry to make it better for consumers. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Disk wiping tools that securely delete data Rick Vanover recently profiled two disk-wiping solutions and detailed how they work with a series of screenshots. Which tools would you like to know more about? Read more Troubleshoot PC system slowdowns with a 10-point plan When PC performance slows to a crawl, a systematic troubleshooting plan will help you zero in on the cause. Deb Shinder runs through likely culprits and describes steps you can take to improve system performance. Read more Work around these Windows Live Messenger 2011 annoyances Greg Shultz fixes some minor annoyances with Windows Live Messenger 2011 and its icon and default view. Read more Featured multimedia   First Look: iOS 4.2 on iPad (screenshots) CNET explores some of the new features for iOS 4.2 on the iPad. View on site Samsung Contour (photos) The Samsung Contour is an extremely simple, but likable, flip phone for MetroPCS. View on site Admin's Guide to Active Directory   Have extra budget to spend? Then order our Administrator's Guide to Active Directory, 2nd Edition. From planning to implementation to troubleshooting, you'll have the resources, templates, and checklists to meet every Active Directory challenge. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Tips and Tricks for Windows 7 (Dell) Value of Virtualization in Complex Environments (Oracle) Improving Hyper-V Performance and Scalability (TechRepublic) CIO White Paper: Web 2.0 at Work (IBM) Secure Data Management for Private Clouds (Oracle) Sanity Check newsletter: Snarky, newsy, geeky, and free The Sanity Check newsletter is Jason Hiner's daily update on the technology world. You'll get opinions, rants, reviews, user polls, and Jason's picks for the top tech stories of the day. Download: Deep, Easy, Affordable Server and Network Monitoring Who? up.time, the leader in all-in-one IT systems management software. up.time is designed to be: Deep: Monitor across all platforms, apps, services and more. Easy: Start monitoring in 15 minutes. Deploy in as little as 1-day. Affordable: Simple per-physical server pricing, virtual included! Complete. All-in-one from root cause, to capacity planning, to SLA. Free Trial: Get a free 30-day Trial here. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Steampunk galleries Steampunk: A way of life for some designers Mod your computer keyboard, steampunk style Computer desk, steampunk style PC Mods: Making a Steampunk Mini ITX Laptop Featured training courses   CCNA Boot Camp v2.0 ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] Understanding Networking Fundamentals SNAF - Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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[TechRepublic] Fix Windows Live Messenger annoyances

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Work around these Windows Live Messenger 2011 annoyances Greg Shultz fixes some minor annoyances with Windows Live Messenger 2011 and its icon and default view. Read more Resource of the day Lighten your IT impact on the environment As awareness grows of global warming and pollution grows, more businesses are taking action to lighten their environmental impact. Learn which strategies IT managers can use to save water, energy and natural resources, reducing environmental harm. Troubleshoot PC system slowdowns with a 10-point plan When PC performance slows to a crawl, a systematic troubleshooting plan will help you zero in on the cause. Deb Shinder runs through likely culprits and describes steps you can take to improve system performance. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Poll: Are desktop PCs still the standard in your organization? Most of the attention of the tech industry is pointed toward mobile computing devices, but desktops still dominate in business. Do you agree? Take the poll. Read more The many eyes that matter for security are the friendly eyes Security through obscurity is an illusion, and formal principles of information security have codified this fact in modern terms for almost a century and a half. Read more The 10 greatest moments of Microsoft-Apple collaboration Microsoft versus Apple has long been the marquee rivalry of the technology industry, but the two companies also have a long history as frenemies. Here are their 10 greatest collaborations. Read more Samsung Galaxy Tab review: Everything you need to know After testing three different versions of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, I found some pleasant surprises and one big drawback. Read more TechRepublic wins five 2010 Digital Azbee awards TechRepublic has been named the winner five 2010 Digital Azbee awards, including an Honorable Mention for B2B Website of the Year. Read more Featured multimedia   Build a living room PC with the ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID11 Bill Detwiler shows you how to build a living room PC with the ZOTAC ZBOX HD-ID11 and a 42" TV. View on site Steampunk galleries Steampunk: A way of life for some designers Mod your computer keyboard, steampunk style Computer desk, steampunk style PC Mods: Making a Steampunk Mini ITX Laptop 101 Windows XP tips, tweaks, and hacks   Have extra budget to spend? Then order TR Pro's 101 Microsoft Windows XP Tips, Tweaks, and Hacks You Need to Know These tips will help you troubleshoot problems, achieve better performance, and configure your system. You'll also get tweaks and hacks that allow you to customize Windows XP to suit your needs. Order the download today! Today's recommended downloads The Latest Trends in Desktop Virtualization and OS Migration (VMware) The Value of Web-Based Audio Conferencing (Citrix Online) Achieve Application Continuity through Reliable Network Infrastructure (Alcatel-Lucent) Protecting your precious assets in the Cloud (TechRepublic) Audio Conferencing 2.0: Control Costs & Simplify Administration (Citrix Online) Favorite Windows 7 Tips   How do I ... create an installation flash drive for Windows 7? Windows 7 Professional feature-to-feature comparison chart Tap into the power of Libraries in Windows 7 Plan and execute a smooth Windows 7 upgrade with the help of this flowchart   Sanity Check newsletter: Snarky, newsy, geeky, and free The Sanity Check newsletter is Jason Hiner's daily update on the technology world. You'll get opinions, rants, reviews, user polls, and Jason's picks for the top tech stories of the day. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things Featured training courses   Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008 MCITP: Server and Enterprise Administrator Combo Boot Camp Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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[TechRepublic] Do you bad-mouth clients' previous consultants?

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Do you ever bad-mouth clients' previous consultants? When you discover shoddy work by another IT consultant, do you tell your client? If so, what do you usually say in this situation? Read more Resource of the day Communication Services: The Truth Behind True Convergence. FREE Report Get tips for finding a communication services provider who offers a converged solution that matches your business' objectives -- rather than their own. Additional TechRepublic resources   What to do when a client won't properly license antivirus Many clients believe that installing free consumer-grade antivirus applications is a good idea. Here's what you should say to convince them that's not the case. Read more Three ways to minimize your project budget exposure One of a project manager's most important goals is to keep the budget in line throughout the project and avoid falling into emergency mode at any point with a huge overrun. Here are three ways to keep that from happening. Read more Troubleshoot PC system slowdowns with a 10-point plan When PC performance slows to a crawl, a systematic troubleshooting plan will help you zero in on the cause. Deb Shinder runs through likely culprits and describes steps you can take to improve system performance. Read more Quick Tip: Scan Windows 7 system files to repair errors Despite our best efforts, every once in a while, Microsoft Windows 7 system files will become corrupted. A simple scan can fix these system errors. Read more Try the uzbl browser if you're tired of feature bloat Is there a browser for users who dislike the monolithic bloat of the most popular Web browsers, but want more than the console-based minimalism of Lynx and W3m? Read more Video: Extend lithium-ion battery life with these five tips In today’s mobile world, battery life is precious. Bill Detwiler shares five things you can do to increase Lithium-ion battery longevity. Read more Some interesting twists about Ethernet cabling Michael Kassner answers the question: why does Ethernet cabling use twisted-pair conductors? Here is the explanation, including some tips learned from cable installers about proper installation. Read more Featured multimedia   Step-by-step: Installing ESXi as a virtual machine VMware's ESXi hypervisor offers a very important lab and training feature. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover shows how to set up nested ESXi. View on site Google Voice for iPhone: A photo tour We walk you through Google Voice's iPhone app, version 1.0. View on site Project Management Resource Kit   TechRepublic's Project Management Resource Kit features 70+ tips from experienced PMs about Agile PM, how to get the most out of Microsoft Project 2007, and more. Purchase the download today! Today's recommended downloads An Improved Architecture for High-Efficiency, High-Density Data Centers (American Power Conversion (APC)) A Strategy for Keeping Your Data Secure (Canon) Discover the Benefits of Virtualization for SMBs (VMware) CIO White Paper: Web 2.0 at Work (IBM) The Latest Trends in Desktop Virtualization and OS Migration (VMware) Perennial favorites   Are you only working for the money? How to become a better consultant by doing less billable work Six reasons why you might work for free Tracking and reporting your IT consulting hours Sanity Check newsletter: Snarky, newsy, geeky, and free The Sanity Check newsletter is Jason Hiner's daily update on the technology world. You'll get opinions, rants, reviews, user polls, and Jason's picks for the top tech stories of the day. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Steampunk galleries Steampunk: A way of life for some designers Mod your computer keyboard, steampunk style Computer desk, steampunk style PC Mods: Making a Steampunk Mini ITX Laptop

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[TechRepublic] Downloads

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10+ ways to improve your mobile computing experience From smartphones to iPads to netbooks and high-powered laptops, our mobile options have gone through the roof. But not everyone is using the devices to their full advantage. Deb Shinder offers practical advice for getting more from mobile computing. Read more Resource of the day Working Smarter with Analytics Learn about the IBM Smart Analytics System, a ready-to-use analytics solution that accelerates decision-making across your business. Discover how you can position your business to adapt and grow quickly in any environment. Business Asset Tracker Effectively managing your IT equipment will help you control costs, assess future needs, and make informed purchase decisions. This simple tool lets you input your business assets, along with the data you need to track and properly depreciate them. Read more Work around these Windows Live Messenger 2011 annoyances Greg Shultz fixes some minor annoyances with Windows Live Messenger 2011 and its icon and default view. Read more The 10 biggest tech scandals of the decade Choosing the worst tech disgraces of the past 10 years isn't easy, but CNET News recently took a crack at it. The incidents that made the cut involve sexual harassment, stripper-crazed CEOs, spies, congressional investigations, and even murder. Read more Quick Tip: Scan Windows 7 System Files to repair errors Every once in a while, Windows 7 system files will become corrupted. Fortunately, a simple scan can fix these system errors. Read more The 10 greatest moments of Microsoft-Apple collaboration Microsoft versus Apple has long been the marquee rivalry of the technology industry, but the two companies also have a long history as frenemies. Here are their 10 greatest collaborations. Read more 10 things that good bosses do Eliminating bad behaviors from your management repertoire is a step in the right direction. But to truly excel as a boss, you must learn how to motivate, inspire, and challenge your staff. Read more Steampunk galleries Steampunk: A way of life for some designers Mod your computer keyboard, steampunk style Computer desk, steampunk style PC Mods: Making a Steampunk Mini ITX Laptop Today's recommended downloads Creating, Deploying, and Managing SQL Server Virtual Appliances (Dell) Ease Deployments in Your Virtualized Environment (Oracle) The Value of PC Refresh with Microsoft Windows 7 (Dell, Inc. & Intel, Inc.) The Help Desk Is on the Critical Path for Pandemic/Disaster Recovery (Citrix Online) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Members' choice   10 cool things you can do with a USB flash drive Your USB flash drive can do a whole lot more than just move data around. Greg Shultz introduces a variety of creative ways to put that drive to good use. Perennial favorites   10 red flags that shout 'Stay away from this project!' Project issue submission form Take control of the Windows XP pagefile Sanity Check newsletter: Snarky, newsy, geeky, and free The Sanity Check newsletter is Jason Hiner's daily update on the technology world. You'll get opinions, rants, reviews, user polls, and Jason's picks for the top tech stories of the day. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight

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