Virtualization

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...

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...

Understanding the vCenter Root Password Expiration issue VMware vCenter Server implements strict password expiration policies as a security measure. When the root password expires, administrators often find themselves locked out via SSH, creating a critical access challenge that can impact datacenter operations. This comprehensive guide walks you through proven recovery...

Understanding vCenter 8.0 Root Password ExpirationWhy Does the vCenter 8.0 Root Password Expire?Default Password Expiration SettingsSymptoms of an Expired Root PasswordSolution 1: Reset Password Using GRUB Boot Menu (Primary Method)Step-by-Step Recovery ProcessSolution 2: Using VAMI When Partially AccessibleVAMI Password Reset ProcedureSolution 3: Recovery Using Installation MediaISO-Based Recovery StepsPreventing Future Password...

Understanding vCenter Root Password ExpirationCommon Symptoms of Expired Root PasswordPrerequisites for Password ResetClick here to download VMware vSphere 8Method 1: Reset Password via GRUB Boot Menu (VCSA 6.7 and Later)Step-by-Step InstructionsMethod 2: Using Appliance Shell for VCSA 6.5Accessing Single User ModeMethod 3: Password Reset via vCenter Server Management InterfaceVAMI Access...

Introduction Live migration is a critical capability for modern data centers, allowing administrators to move running virtual machines between Hyper-V hosts without interrupting workloads. While the Hyper-V Manager provides a graphical interface for these operations, PowerShell offers superior control, automation capabilities, and scalability for managing enterprise environments. This comprehensive guide...