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Ever tried adding a new server to your VMware cluster only to find that vMotion won't work because the processors don't match? You're not alone. This common frustration has a powerful solution: Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) Mode. Whether you're managing a small three-node cluster or a sprawling enterprise environment, understanding...

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...

VMware vSphere Replication is a software solution designed for backup and recovery of data in virtualized infrastructures using VMware vSphere. The tool allows users to replicate virtual machines (VMs) from one site to another online, with low latency, automatically, and without the need for complex and expensive storage equipment. VMware vSphere...

Understanding Host Profiles in vSphere: A Key to Consistent and Automated Host Configuration Understanding Host Profiles in vSphere: A Key to Consistent and Automated Host ConfigurationWhat Are Host Profiles?Why Use Host Profiles?What Do Host Profiles Cover?Benefits of Using Host ProfilesCreating and Applying Host ProfilesApplying a Host Profile to an ESXi...

If you’ve been managing VMware ESXi environments for even a short period, you’ve no doubt run across some seemingly complicated and esoteric features. These features are often difficult to learn when they’re presented as a whole in the context of learning advanced VMware ESXi administration. If you’re a vSphere admin, an advanced level...

If you are regular reader of our blog, you’ve probably heard about Zerto, the go-to solution for disaster recovery and ransomware protection. The latest release, Zerto 10 U7, dropped recently, and it’s packed with features that make it a must-have for IT admins looking to bulletproof their IT environments. In this post,...

What is vSphere with Tanzu? The Enterprise Kubernetes EvolutionThe Architecture That Changes EverythingWhy vSphere with Tanzu is a Game-Changer for Enterprise IT1. Simplified Kubernetes Deployment and Management2. Enterprise-Grade Security and Compliance3. Operational Efficiency That Transforms TeamsKey Features That Set vSphere with Tanzu ApartKubernetes Namespaces with vSphere SuperpowersComplete Installation Guide: vSphere...

Overview of VMware vSphere Benefits VMware vSphere provides a powerful, flexible, and secure foundation for business agility that accelerates your digital transformation to hybrid cloud and success in the digital economy. With this program you can support new workloads and use cases while keeping pace with your infrastructure's growing needs...

vSphere 8 introduces notable scalability enhancements over vSphere 7, although many core specifications remain unchanged, as vSphere 7 had already pushed the limits of the platform. Key metrics such as vMem, vCPU per VM, and pCPU per host remain the same. However, there are significant improvements in other areas: the...

IntroductionWhat is VMware Free ESXi 2025?Key LimitationsHow to Download VMware Free ESXi 2025 ISOInstalling VMware Free ESXi 2025 (Step-by-Step)Should You Use Custom ISOs?ConclusionQ1: Is VMware Free ESXi 2025 completely free?Q2: Can I use the old ESXi license keys?Q3: Is the Free ESXi edition suitable for production environments?Q4: Where can I...