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VMware Workstation Pro Overview VMware Workstation Pro is the industry standard for running multiple operating systems as virtual machines (VMs) on a single Linux or Windows PC. IT professionals, developers, and businesses who build, test, or demo software for any device, platform, or cloud rely on Workstation Pro. Workstation Pro...

What you'll learn Proxmox VE 8 installation and initial setup Administration and management of Proxmox VE VM deployment and configuration Container and template deployment Cluster configuration and management Backup and restore procedures Integration with Linux and Windows servers Private cloud infrastructure deployment Networking and storage configuration Command line administration in...

The upgrade process to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 depends on your current version of VCF and a combination of environmental, software, and hardware considerations. For example, a specific hardware requirement may have changed and is no longer supported in newer versions of VCF. The upgrade process for 5.x VCF versions has...

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...

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...

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...