VMware-vSphere5.5-Platform-Whats-New(8)

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What’s New in VMware vSphere 5.5 Platform

VMware vCenter Server Enhancements

vCenter Single Sign-On

vCenter Single Sign-On server 5.5, the authentication services of VMware vCloud® Suite, has been greatly enhanced to provide a richer experience that enables users to log in to vCloud Suite products in a true

one-touch, single sign-on manner. This feature provided challenges for users in a previous release. As a result of extensive feedback, the following vCenter Single Sign-On enhancements have been made:

Simplified deployment – A single installation model for customers of all sizes is now offered.

Enhanced Microsoft Active Directory integration – The addition of native Active Directory support enables cross-domain authentication with one- and two-way trusts common in multidomain environments. Architecture – Built from the ground up, this architecture removes the requirement of a database and now delivers a multimaster authentication solution with built-in replication and support for multiple tenants. vSphere Web Client

The platform-agnostic vSphere Web Client, which replaces the traditional vSphere Client™, continues to exclusively feature all-new vSphere 5.5 technologies and to lead the way in VMware virtualization and cloud management technologies.

Increased platform support – With vSphere 5.5, full client support for Mac OS X is now available in the vSphere Web Client. This includes native remote console for a virtual machine. Administrators and end users can now access and manage their vSphere environment using the desktop platform they are most comfortable with. Fully supported browsers include both Firefox and Chrome.

Improved usability experience – The vSphere Web Client includes the following key new features that improve overall usability and provide the administrator with a more native application feel:

• Drag and drop – Administrators now can drag and drop objects from the center panel onto the vSphere inventory, enabling them to quickly perform bulk actions. Default actions begin when the “drop” occurs, helping accelerate workflow actions. This enables administrators to perform “bulk” operations with ease.

For example, to move multiple virtual machines, grab and drag them to the new host to start the

migration workflow.

• Filters – Administrators can now select properties on a list of displayed objects and selected filters to meet specific search criteria. Displayed objects are dynamically updated to reflect the specific filters selected. Using filters, administrators can quickly narrow down to the most significant objects. For example, two checkbox filters can enable an administrator to see all virtual machines on a host that are powered on and running Windows Server 2008.

• Recent items – Administrators spend most of their day working on a handful of objects. The new recent-items navigation aid enables them to navigate with ease, typically by using one click between their most commonly used objects.

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