Typically copying files through Shared Folders (or through drag-and-drop) is significantly slower than copying between host/guest via network shares.

Create shared folder for installed OS in VMware If you create a shared folder in your virtual computer, you can transfer files from the virtual OS to the actual computer OS without using any device.

Shared access to application data gives virtual machines new flexibility, Sanbolic says. SAN vendor Sanbolic is giving VMware virtual machines the ability to share access to application data.

Stefan Bernbo will share more about Compuverde's file services solution for VMware vSAN at the VMworld VMware partner panel on Wednesday, August 30 at 2:30-3:30 p.m. PDT at the Mandalay Bay ...