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VMware vSphere
ESXi and vCenter installs, upgrades, troubleshooting, backups, and VM operations from real production environments.
VMs get Powered OFF when expanding virtual Disk
Expanding a disk on a virtual machine is a relatively easy and common daily task to do within your VMware environment. So it shocked me when I tried to expand…
Temporarily clear locks from your VMs and disks fast
Need to unlock your VMware VMDK files quickly? This guide will show you how to temporarily clear locks from your VMs and disks in no time.
Key Distinctions between VMware vSphere ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V
Choosing the right virtualization platform for your business can be a daunting task. With so many options on the market, it's important to know what makes…
VMware Backup Solution Missing Privileges
There are plenty of solutions on the market for backing up your VMware vSphere environment, and all are constantly being updated. As you move from one version…
How to Expand VMware Disk Size for Windows VMs
As a System Administrator or System Engineer, one of the most frequent requests you'll receive is to expand the disk size on virtual Windows Servers and…
Upgrading to ESXi 7 update 2 SD Card
My current physical lab consists of three Dell R620s that boot off an internal Dual SD module (IDSDM) with ESXi 6.5 as the hypervisor. I've been putting off…
Choosing Language for VMware vSphere Client or vSphere Web Client
I recently worked with a client based out of Mexico. While I speak Spanish fluently, I cannot read Spanish quickly enough, nor can I write it well. In working…
How to Downgrade VMware Hardware Version
You've upgraded to the latest version of vCenter Server, ESXi, VMware Tools, and either scheduled the VM Hardware upgrade on the next reboot or you've…
Finally Free of Using Proxies for Backup Using Rubrik
Time heals all pain, as is the case with the use of proxies for backup. With so many backup choices out in the market, it's time to look at other vendors if…