Virtualization

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...

Introducing VMware vSphere 7 VMware vSphere 7 is the latest version of VMware's powerful virtualization platform, designed to create, manage, and run modern cloud and data center environments. This release brings a major transformation to virtualization infrastructure with major changes and support for Kubernetes . In this article, we will explore the features,...

You can use Windows Admin Center to migrate VMware virtual machines from vCenter to Hyper-V with the VM Conversion extension. This lightweight tool enables online replication with minimal downtime for both Windows and Linux virtual machines. The conversion tool is easy and fast to set up, at no cost to...

In today's rapidly evolving IT landscape, organizations are increasingly seeking cost-effective alternatives to traditional virtualization platforms. The migration from VMware to Proxmox has emerged as a popular choice for businesses looking to reduce licensing costs while maintaining robust virtualization capabilities. However, this transition requires careful planning and expertise to ensure...

When it comes to open-source monitoring solutions, InfluxDB and Grafana are two of the most commonly used tools for building monitoring stacks. These tools are especially popular for monitoring Kubernetes environments (including storage, scaling, and performance), cloud infrastructures, application metrics, and other critical aspects of your environment. While there are...