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Virtual machines offer a wide range of benefits—they allow you to experiment with new operating systems, test software, or run legacy applications. Among the most popular virtualization tools are VMware and VirtualBox, each with its own strengths and limitations. The best part is that you can seamlessly move virtual machines...

This new version part of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 update, delivers on this with several powerful new features. VMware vSAN 9.0 has been redesigned to be more flexible and powerful for your most important work, and it's also cheaper. It includes a new feature that reduces how much storage you need, which...

The VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV) certification validates a person’s knowledge and skills in setting up, implementing, and supporting VMware NSX environments, which virtualize networking and security services. Regardless of the underlying physical architecture, the VCP-NV certification validates proficiency in deploying, running, and managing VMware NSX-T virtual networking...

A home server can be a true powerhouse for convenience, productivity, and entertainment—but managing it often feels overwhelming. This is where Docker steps in, simplifying application deployment and management while providing key benefits such as portability, scalability, resource isolation, and seamless collaboration. By 2025, using Docker containers for personal projects...

To remove Ceph datastore from Proxmox several steps are involved, especially if you want to completely clear Ceph from your system. Before proceeding, keep in mind that this process will permanently delete all data stored on the Ceph datastore. Make sure to have a working backup of any critical data before proceeding. Migrate VM disks off Ceph datastore Before removing...

Get ready to experience the most advanced open-source virtualization platform with Proxmox VE 9.0! Released on August 5, 2025, this latest version brings groundbreaking features and enhanced performance to your infrastructure. What's New in Proxmox VE 9.0? Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.0 is a major milestone that introduces several game-changing features:...

On July 15, 2025, VMware officially released the security advisory VMSA-2025-0013, VMSA-2025-0013: VMware ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Tools updates address multiple vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-41236, CVE-2025-41237, CVE-2025-41238, CVE-2025-41239) Vulnerability Overview 1. CVE-2025-41236: VMXNET3 integer overflow vulnerability. Vulnerability description: There is an integer overflow vulnerability in the VMXNET3 virtual network adapter in VMware...

vCenter Server is a software application designed to help you manage your vSphere infrastructure from a single, centralized interface. It serves as the main control center for managing ESXi hosts and their virtual machines. You can install vCenter Server on a compatible version of Windows or opt for the Linux-based...

The Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) is the Proxmox native solution designed to protect your workloads in case of failures. Similar to the Proxmox hypervisor, PBS is an open-source solution that doesn't require any license to operate. Install Proxmox Backup Server Obtain the Proxmox Backup Server ISO from the official Proxmox website. As a best practice, the server should...

The vCenter Server backup is a crucial operation in a vSphere infrastructure since the vCenter Server provides core features such as HA, DRS, vDS, vSAN, and it must be protected accordingly. To guarantee the recovery of the vSphere infrastructure functionality in case of a failure, the vCenter Server backup operation must be...