Graham

Graham works closely with VMware & Microsoft solutions. He is a VMware Certified Implementation Expert, 8x VMware vExpert & a VMware User Moderator on the official VMware VMTN forums. Feel free to reach out via Twitter @VirtualG.uk or email: contact@virtualg.uk
Workstation Pro Free Download
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How to Download VMware Workstation Pro for Free

Graham
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,...
VMware zero-day vulnerabilities 2025
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VMware ESXi, Workstation & Fusion: Patch Now or Pay Later

Graham
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,...
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VMware VM Backup Solutions Compared 2025

Graham
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...
The History of ESXi
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The History of VMware ESXi (2001 to 2025)

Graham
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...
Cloud Loadbalancer
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Load Balancing in Azure with Progress LoadMaster for Azure

Graham
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...
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How to use the Grok Rest API with images (Example)

Graham
The Grok API, by xAI, is an AI platform designed for natural language processing and, more recently, multi-modal tasks including image understanding. In this article, we show how to get setup with Grok and perform your first REST API call, asking Grok to describe an image. How to Get Your...
Dell Technologies

The New Dell Laptop Range for 2025

Graham
Introduction to the New Range Dell's 2025 laptop lineup, announced at CES 2025, has been rebranded into simplified categories: "Dell" for consumers, "Dell Pro" for business, and "Dell Pro Max" for high-end workstations, with Alienware for gaming. Within the "Dell" category, there are Base, Plus, and Premium tiers, each catering...
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Official VMware Visio Stencils & Icons for 2025

Graham
For many years it concerned me that there has been no official Visio Stencils, Draw.io or other Icons for the documentation of VMware solutions. There are some unofficial icon set sources out there and there are a few official product diagrams available but I've never found a complete set. As a...
Evc Mode in Vsphere Clusters a Common Issue How to Fix It
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EVC Mode in vSphere Clusters. A common issue & how to fix it.

Graham
When managing a VMware vSphere environment, one of the critical aspects to consider for operational efficiency, performance, and future-proofing is the use of Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) mode. Here, we'll dive deep into why enabling EVC mode on new vSphere clusters is not just beneficial but often indispensable, especially when...
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