Virtualization

Introduction For more than twenty years, VMware has been the benchmark for data center virtualization. However, the landscape is shifting. Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and the resulting licensing changes have prompted many IT teams to reassess their strategies. Rising costs and complex new licensing models are pushing organizations to explore...

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) has become an essential security framework in modern virtualized environments. As organizations scale their VMware infrastructure, managing who can access what resources becomes increasingly complex and critical to maintaining security posture. Definition of RBACWhy RBAC Matters for ESXi 8RolesPrivilegesPermissionsAdministratorRead-OnlyNo AccessCustom RolesStep-by-Step Configuration TutorialAssigning Roles at Different...

Introduction IntroductionWhat is Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in VMware ESXi 8?Benefits of RBAC in VMware ESXi 8VMware ESXi 8 User Roles and PermissionsDefault Roles in ESXi 8:Custom Roles:RBAC vs Local User Management in ESXiESXi 8 Security Best Practices with RBACConclusion Securing your virtualization environment is more critical than ever, especially...

In the last post in this series, we deployed the VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Installer & configured the offline depot. We can now proceed with the VCF 9 Deployment Wizard. Part 1 – Physical ESXi Host ConfigurationPart 2 – Deploying the VCF 9 Installer & Offline DepotPart 3 – Deploying...

In the previous part of this VCF series, we ran through some basic prerequisites and deployed the embedded ESXi hostsThis is a multi-part post. You can find the index of all the posts here: Part 1 – Physical ESXi Host ConfigurationPart 2 – Deploying the VCF 9 Installer & Offline...

VCF 9 was announced in 2024 and became GA on 17th June 2025. Since then, the VMUG Advantage team has collaborated with Broadcom to offer complimentary VCF9 licenses to their members who pass the VCF Architect VCP exam.Most of us do not have large home labs, and as a result, deploying VCF 9 for training...

In the fast-paced world of virtualization, staying ahead of security threats is key. Recent discoveries in VMware products have highlighted some serious issues that could put your infrastructure at risk. These vulnerabilities, known as CVE-2025-41236 through CVE-2025-41239, affect popular tools like ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion. This guide dives deep into...

VMware vSphere 9.0 brings robust features for virtualization. Yet achieving top performance requires smart tweaks across hardware, hypervisor settings, and virtual machine configurations. Drawing from official guidance, this post highlights ten key practices to optimize your environment. These tips help you maximize throughput, reduce latency, and ensure smooth operations. What...

Last year, VMware / Broadcom made VMware Workstation Pro free for all, including commercial and personal use. However, it’s always been a bit difficult to find the download links to install it. First, you don’t need any VMware or Broadcom subscriptions or licenses; however, you do require a Broadcom account. If you...

When customers deploy their services in a Cloud Datacenter powered by VMware Cloud Director , they often want to use their own virtual firewall appliance, rather than using the Edge and Distributed firewall built into the NSX infrastructure. Many administrators prefer to use their well-known firewalls such as CheckPoint, Fortinet or pfSense...