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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 testing tools. For cybersecurity professionals running Kali in VMware, this release delivers critical Wayland compatibility improvements and...

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 through the entire configuration process from setting up your NFS server to mounting the datastore on ESXi hosts. Whether...

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 (Virtual Machine File System) and NFS (Network File System). This comprehensive guide explores both technologies, their differences, use cases, and includes...

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. ERSPAN (Encapsulated Remote SPAN) mirrors VM traffic and sends it over IP...

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 security inspection. In simple words it allows you to watch or...

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 SSH, creating a critical access challenge that can impact datacenter operations. This comprehensive guide walks you through proven recovery...

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 Method)Step-by-Step Recovery ProcessSolution 2: Using VAMI When Partially AccessibleVAMI Password Reset ProcedureSolution 3: Recovery Using Installation MediaISO-Based Recovery StepsPreventing Future Password...

Understanding vCenter Root Password ExpirationCommon Symptoms of Expired Root PasswordPrerequisites for Password ResetClick here to download VMware vSphere 8Method 1: Reset Password via GRUB Boot Menu (VCSA 6.7 and Later)Step-by-Step InstructionsMethod 2: Using Appliance Shell for VCSA 6.5Accessing Single User ModeMethod 3: Password Reset via vCenter Server Management InterfaceVAMI Access...

As you know, VMware Workstation or Fusion VMs runs on your desktop, but you don't really have a native solution from VMware to backup those VMs while they are running. You can either do a snapshot from time to time to save a point of restore manually, but you don't really...

pfSense is one of the most powerful open-source firewalls and routers available. Running it inside VMware Workstation Pro 17 (the current 2025 version) is an excellent way to build a lab or even protect a small home/office network without dedicating physical hardware. This post is detailed so if you're advanced...