Visual Studio Code has become the go-to code editor for developers worldwide, and if you're running Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you're in the right place. After installing VS Code on dozens of Ubuntu systems over the years, I've found that while the process is straightforward, knowing your options helps you choose...

QNX, a real-time operating system for embedded systems, has released the initial version of its Self-Hosted Developer Desktop, introducing a native development environment that runs directly on QNX 8.0. The new setup is designed to eliminate the long-standing reliance on cross-compilation by enabling developers to build and test software entirely within...

Microsoft wrapped up 2025 with a significant update to Windows 11 version 25H2, delivering build 26200.7462 through the December Patch Tuesday release (KB5072033). As the final major update of the year, this build brings meaningful improvements across gaming, user interface refinement, and virtualization management. What's in This Update? This combined...

Kali Linux 2025.4 VMware Released on December 12, 2025, Kali Linux 2025.4 marks the final update of the year, bringing substantial improvements to desktop environments, enhanced virtualization support, and three powerful new penetration testing tools. For cybersecurity professionals running Kali in VMware, this release delivers critical Wayland compatibility improvements and...

Microsoft continues pushing the boundaries of Windows development with Build 28000.1362, part of the ambitious 26H1 update cycle currently available in the Canary Channel. This bleeding-edge release offers a glimpse into the future of Windows 11, packed with experimental features and improvements. What is the Canary Channel? The Canary Channel...

Introduction Network File System (NFS) datastores provide a flexible and cost-effective storage solution for VMware vSphere environments. This comprehensive guide demonstrates how to create an NFS datastore in vSphere, walking you through the entire configuration process from setting up your NFS server to mounting the datastore on ESXi hosts. Whether...

Introduction Choosing the right storage protocol for your VMware infrastructure is crucial for optimal performance, scalability, and management efficiency. Two primary storage solutions dominate the VMware vSphere ecosystem: VMFS (Virtual Machine File System) and NFS (Network File System). This comprehensive guide explores both technologies, their differences, use cases, and includes...

ERSPAN (Encapsulated Remote SPAN) in a vSphere Virtual Distributed Switch (VDS) is a network traffic-mirroring feature that allows you to copy VM or uplink traffic and send it to a remote system over IP for monitoring or analysis. ERSPAN (Encapsulated Remote SPAN) mirrors VM traffic and sends it over IP...

Port Mirroring in vSphere (also called SPAN or vSphere Distributed Switch Port Mirroring) is a feature that lets you copy network traffic from one or more virtual switch ports and send it to another port for monitoring, analysis, or security inspection. In simple words it allows you to watch or...

What is Port Mirroring in vSphere?Why Port Mirroring Matters in Virtual EnvironmentsTypes of Port Mirroring Sessions in vSphereDistributed Port MirroringRemote Port MirroringEncapsulated Remote Port Mirroring (ERSPAN)How to Configure Port Mirroring in vSpherePort Mirroring Best Practices and Performance ConsiderationsCommon Port Mirroring Use CasesTroubleshooting Port Mirroring IssuesPort Mirroring vs. Alternative Monitoring ApproachesFuture...