Virtualization

Overview of VMware vSphere Benefits VMware vSphere provides a powerful, flexible, and secure foundation for business agility that accelerates your digital transformation to hybrid cloud and success in the digital economy. With this program you can support new workloads and use cases while keeping pace with your infrastructure's growing needs...

vSphere 8 introduces notable scalability enhancements over vSphere 7, although many core specifications remain unchanged, as vSphere 7 had already pushed the limits of the platform. Key metrics such as vMem, vCPU per VM, and pCPU per host remain the same. However, there are significant improvements in other areas: the...

Follow this technical guide to know how logical routing works in NSX-T. You will learn about this fundamental component of NSX-T and develop a comprehensive understanding of its capability to help IT professionals with design, implementation, troubleshooting, and enhancements.The book starts with an introduction to the foundational components of the...

Turning on virtualization in Windows 11 is actually pretty straightforward. You just have to go into your computer’s BIOS or UEFI settings, enable virtualization, and then confirm the changes. Afterward, you may need to enable it in Windows Features. The entire process can be done in a few simple steps,...

If you haven’t downloaded StarWind V2V in a while, there has been a major series of updates to the tool as of late. It now has the ability to convert from VMware to Proxmox as of late, as well as several new options since the early days of the tool....

IntroductionWhat is VMware Free ESXi 2025?Key LimitationsHow to Download VMware Free ESXi 2025 ISOInstalling VMware Free ESXi 2025 (Step-by-Step)Should You Use Custom ISOs?ConclusionQ1: Is VMware Free ESXi 2025 completely free?Q2: Can I use the old ESXi license keys?Q3: Is the Free ESXi edition suitable for production environments?Q4: Where can I...

Big news for tech enthusiasts and home labbers! VMware’s free version of ESXi, which many thought had disappeared, is making a come back this time with version 8.0 Update 3e. Why Was ESXi Free Important? For years, VMware’s free ESXi was the go-to hypervisor for anyone setting up small labs,...

Exploring the Innovations in VMware Cloud Foundation 9A Unified Management ExperienceCompute Improvements in VCF 9Network Improvements in VCF 9Storage Improvements in VCF 9Enhanced Support for Modern ApplicationsAdvanced Data Services ManagementSimplified Onboarding and OperationsThe Future of Private AI with VCF 9Security and Resilience EnhancementsOperational Efficiency and Cost ManagementThe Path Forward with...

Has Your vCenter Root User Password Expired? Here's How to Fix ItWhy Does the vCenter Root Password Expire?How to Reset an Expired Root Password in vCenterStep 1: Access the VAMI (vCenter Appliance Management Interface)Step 2: Change the Expired Root PasswordStep 3: Verify the PasswordAlternate Method: Reset via vSphere ClientStep 1:...

In VMware vSphere environments, ensuring seamless virtual machine (VM) migration and high availability often hinges on the proper configuration of Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) mode. Without EVC, adding new hosts with newer CPUs can lead to VM isolation, where VMs cannot migrate back to older hosts, potentially disrupting operations.​ What...