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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...

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...

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...

Upgrading to vCenter Server 8.0 U1b is a crucial step in boosting efficiency and security within your VMware environment. This update brings significant enhancements that streamline your operations while strengthening your system's protection. In this post, I will show how to apply the upgrade patch for vCenter Server 8.0 U1b....

Runecast Analyzer is a powerful tool designed for proactive monitoring and management of VMware environments. It helps organizations ensure the health and compliance of their VMware vSphere infrastructure by scanning for configuration issues, security vulnerabilities, best practice violations, and hardware compatibility problems. With Runecast Analyzer, you can quickly identify and...

VMware and Proxmox are both major players in the world of virtualization, providing robust solutions for the management and operation of virtual machines. However, there are significant differences in licensing, features, performance, and target users. Vmware: VMware is a virtualization business platform known for its enterprise-level features, scalability, and high...