Virtualization

Omnissa Horizon 8 delivers Windows desktops and applications virtually, as well as Linux desktops, to almost any end device, in a range of form factors from vSphere-based data centers. With clients for Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, Linux, various mobile devices, and web browsers, Horizon 8 allows organizations to provide a familiar and secure...

VMware vSphere Replication 9.0.2 is a powerful disaster recovery solution for vSphere environments, enabling asynchronous VM replication across sites. With full integration into vCenter Server, vSphere Replication reduces downtime and provides cost-effective protection for critical workloads. VMware vSphere Replication Features and Capabilities 🧩 Key Features of vSphere Replication 9.0.2 ✔️...

Nakivo Backup and Replication is a well-known data protection solution for virtual, physical, and cloud environments that many of our readers are familiar with. For those who are new to our blog, we’re kicking off with a foundational article where we’ll deploy the solution in our lab environment, set up...

Installing ESXi 8 with an unsupported CPU VMware ESXi 8 has discontinued support for many older CPU models, as described in Broadcom's 318697 article (Discontinuation and Removal of CPU Support in vSphere Versions). The result is the following error message if you try to install ESXi 8 on a server with an unsupported CPU: Note...

Certification Companion for the LPIC-3 305 Exam With this guide, quickly learn about the key topics required for the LPIC-3 305 exam from the Linux Professional Institute. This exam is the third exam in the four-part series of LPIC-3 certifications that deals with virtualization and containers. The LPIC-3 certification generally helps developers and system...

Introduction As cyber threats continue to evolve, securing access to your VMware ESXi 8 environment is more critical than ever. While traditional username-password authentication provides a basic level of security, it is no longer sufficient against modern attack vectors like credential theft, brute-force attacks, and phishing. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds...

IntroductionWhat is RADIUS ServerWhy Use Two-Factor Authentication in VMware ESXi 8?Prerequisites for Configuring 2FA in VMware ESXi 8Steps to Configure Two-Factor Authentication in VMware ESXi 8Step 1: Enable SSH and Access ESXi ShellStep 2: Configure the RADIUS ServerStep 3: Configure 2FA on the ESXi HostStep 4: Test the RADIUS ConfigurationStep...

When managing virtual environments, ensuring secure and efficient access is critical. One powerful tool for achieving this in VMware ESXi 8 is Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Today, we’ll dive deep into RBAC, explain its components, and walk you through its configuration step-by-step. Consider this a classroom session where we unravel...

Introduction Performance monitoring in VMware ESXi 8 is a crucial skill for every virtualization administrator. Whether you're managing a single host or a cluster, understanding how to measure and interpret performance metrics will help you maintain a healthy and optimized environment. In this blog post we well learn the essentials...

VMware Skyline Health Diagnostics (SHD) has transformed to a unified diagnostic utility that brings both proactive and reactive health check and diagnosis for various VMware products like vSphere (ESXi and vCenter), vSAN, VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Horizon, VMware SD-WAN, with many more on the road map. Skyline Health Diagnostics (SHD) is a joint initiative between VMware Engineering and VMware Global Support to enhance your support experience. SHD minimizes downtime by managing day-2 operations with ease and enables seamless upgrades. Key Features of...