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VMware Engineers are in charge of managing and maintaining the VMware infrastructure. The Engineers are involved in a team environment with a cluster of Systems Engineers. They frequently collaborate and make efforts with engineers from both the Network engineering and the operations Support Center-OSC, department to help a range of customer environments across multiple data centers.
VMware Workstation is the highly specialized Cloud Computing system which allows running multiple virtual machines to a single physical machine. VMware Engineers in this domain has strong technical acumen with a deep knowledge of the fundamentals of VMware ESX and related technologies.
VMware offers three different categories of desktop software:
VMware workstation: used to install and run multiple copies of the similar operating system on a single machine.
VMware fusion: designed for Mac users for extra compatibility.
VMware player: VMware introduced this as freeware only for personal, unlicensed.
Job Description
VMware infrastructure is one of the best support which provides a rich set of virtual networking elements. They need to have a thorough knowledge of VMware ESX and related technologies. Out of several other roles, the standard job responsibilities are as follows:
How do I Choose Between a Managed and Unmanaged Network Switch?
This question cannot be so simply answered. A network manager or technician is usually the one best qualified to help you choose a network switch based on your needs. However, for smaller businesses that consist of a single office or freelance professional work, it is not likely that you’re going to need more than a smaller unmanaged switch. If there are thousands of users on the network at any one time, however, then managed switches are crucial.
Yet, it’s important to look at not just the size, but the features that you might need and the complexity of the network. For instance, security may play a large role in your choice. Even if your network is relatively small, if there is a lot of highly sensitive data (customer data, financial details, etc.) being transmitted across the network, then managed data switches may still be the most appropriate choice. Similarly, if your business frequently works with clients and partners that need a temporary, limited degree of access to your network, then the VLAN function of the managed switch might be necessary to ensure security.
When it comes to the cost, the comparison is relatively simple. You can find unmanaged switches usually in price ranges from $50 to around $100 (USD) or more. This price usually depends on how many ports you need the switch to have. With managed switches, however, you should expect significantly higher costs. These can range from anywhere in $1500 per port to $2800 (USD) per port. The prices here are more affected by the different features, such as security and access controls that you’re paying for in addition to the switch’s configuration abilities.
Application
Size is not the only thing that matters when deciding on the right switch, as you can get switches with any number of ports, both managed and unmanaged. However, when it comes to smaller networks, such as for small businesses, the home, a single office, or so on, then an unmanaged switch is more likely to be used. Managed switches are better suited to enterprise-sized businesses with a much larger network scope, or for those that use things data centers and need much better control over the traffic within their network.