Microsoft wrapped up 2025 with a significant update to Windows 11 version 25H2, delivering build 26200.7462 through the December Patch Tuesday release (KB5072033). As the final major update of the year, this build brings meaningful…

Kali Linux 2025.4 VMware Released on December 12, 2025, Kali Linux 2025.4 marks the final update of the year, bringing substantial improvements to desktop environments, enhanced virtualization support, and three powerful new penetration…

Microsoft continues pushing the boundaries of Windows development with Build 28000.1362, part of the ambitious 26H1 update cycle currently available in the Canary Channel. This bleeding-edge release offers a glimpse into the future of…

Introduction Network File System (NFS) datastores provide a flexible and cost-effective storage solution for VMware vSphere environments. This comprehensive guide demonstrates how to create an NFS datastore in vSphere, walking you…

Introduction Choosing the right storage protocol for your VMware infrastructure is crucial for optimal performance, scalability, and management efficiency. Two primary storage solutions dominate the VMware vSphere ecosystem: VMFS…

ERSPAN (Encapsulated Remote SPAN) in a vSphere Virtual Distributed Switch (VDS) is a network traffic-mirroring feature that allows you to copy VM or uplink traffic and send it to a remote system over IP for monitoring or analysis. …

Port Mirroring in vSphere (also called SPAN or vSphere Distributed Switch Port Mirroring) is a feature that lets you copy network traffic from one or more virtual switch ports and send it to another port for monitoring, analysis, or…

What is Port Mirroring in vSphere?Why Port Mirroring Matters in Virtual EnvironmentsTypes of Port Mirroring Sessions in vSphereDistributed Port MirroringRemote Port MirroringEncapsulated Remote Port Mirroring (ERSPAN)How to Configure Port…

Understanding the vCenter Root Password Expiration issue VMware vCenter Server implements strict password expiration policies as a security measure. When the root password expires, administrators often find themselves locked out via…

Understanding vCenter 8.0 Root Password ExpirationWhy Does the vCenter 8.0 Root Password Expire?Default Password Expiration SettingsSymptoms of an Expired Root PasswordSolution 1: Reset Password Using GRUB Boot Menu (Primary…