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VMware’s licensing landscape is seeming changing on April 10, 2025. A new 72-core minimum per product will apply to purchases and renewals. Naturally, this has stirred questions across the virtualization community. Who’s impacted? Let’s break it down, explore the effects, and consider what’s next. The Change at a Glance First,...

Today I've been looking at VMware vSphere’s development. Specifically, its evolution over the past few releases, and what we might expect in vSphere 9 (and when). I based much of this analysis on configuration maximums, since they’ve tracked vSphere’s progress well. A Look at Configuration Maximums Over Time Now, let’s...

How to Fix: vCenter Root User Password Expired Has your vCenter root user password expired? Don't worry. We'll walk you through the steps to fix this issue. Let's get started. Why Does the vCenter Root User Password Expire? Before we dive into the solution, it's important to understand why the...

So it seem there are big changes coming to VMware Explore 2025. Hosted by Broadcom, this event is getting a serious shake-up. Here’s what’s new: Vegas Stays, But the World Joins In First up, VMware Explore 2025 kicks off in Las Vegas on August 25. Traditionally, it’s been the big...

What is VirtualBox and How Do You Get Started? VirtualBox by Oracle is a powerful virtualization tool. It allows you to run multiple operating systems on a single computer. You can download VirtualBox from its official website. The process is straightforward and user-friendly. First, visit the vBox website. Navigate to...

VMware Workstation Pro is now available for free personal & commercial use, thanks to a policy change by Broadcom in November 2024. This guide walks you through the steps to download and install it. Understanding VMware Workstation Pro VMware Workstation Pro is a virtualization tool. It used to cost money,...

Attackers are hitting VMware hard again. Specifically, three zero-day vulnerabilities - CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, and CVE-2025-22226 - are actively exploited as of March 13, 2025. Consequently, Broadcom dropped patches on March 4, 2025, via VMSA-2025-0004. However, over 37,000 ESXi servers remain exposed. So, let’s break this down technically, explore the fixes,...

Virtualization powers modern IT, and VMware continues to lead the pack. However, protecting virtual machines (VMs) is essential. So, how do you choose the right backup tool? Today, I’m comparing VMware backup solutions. Specifically, I’ll explore features, strengths, and what works for you. Why Back Up VMware VMs? This should...

VMware ESXi has been a key player in the virtualization space for over two decades, evolving from its ESX origins into the type-1 hypervisor we know today. This post traces its development from the early ESX releases to the current ESXi 8.0 focusing on the technical milestones and features that...

Load balancing is a critical component in any cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability of applications. Microsoft Azure provides native load balancing services, but for organizations seeking advanced features, Progress Kemp LoadMaster stands out as a robust solution. In this article, we dive deep into how the Kemp...