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VirtualBox & VMware Workstation Pro

Graham
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...
Deco Mesh
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Deco Mech – AXE5400 (Surprising range)

Graham
What is Deco Mesh and How Does it Work? Deco Mesh is a Wi-Fi system designed to provide seamless internet coverage throughout your home or office. It uses a mesh network technology, which means multiple nodes work together to create a single, unified network. This setup ensures that you have...
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Starlink Gen 2 vs Gen 3: A Comprehensive Review

Graham
Since switching to Starlink by SpaceX, my internet experience has transformed. Initially, I used the Gen 2 disk, but recently upgraded to the Gen 3 dish. Let's dive into how these two compare and why they've been a game-changer for me. Why Starlink? Working from home with a poor ADSL...
ReviewsVMware

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...
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...
ReviewsVMwareVMware vSAN

VMware vSAN ESA – Book review

Graham
In the ever-evolving landscape of virtualization and storage technologies, VMware's vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) emerges as a revolutionary solution, promising a unique approach to storage that combines efficiency, simplicity, and scalability. However, vSAN ESA is different from the traditional vSAN (OSA)which we have become familiar with since 2014. Since...
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New Security Capabilities from Commvault

Graham
Last week I was fortunate to watch the Commvault Data Security webinar which reminded us of new security threats, particularly from AI, and provided some insights into how we can deal with such risks to our data. One of the biggest takeaways from the event, for me, was how we...
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ChromeOS Monitoring with Goliath Technologies

Graham
For anyone who has followed the blog for some time, you'll know I'm a fan of good monitoring solutions. Proactive monitoring is essential to a happy end user, which reflects well on the IT team. ChromeOS Monitoring With the uptake of cheaper, more portable devices running ChromeOS as an example,...
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Vinchin v7.0

Graham
New Feature in Vinchin V7.0: Data Verification for VMware Backups New Feature in Vinchin V7.0: Data Verification for VMware Backups Data Verification for VMware Backups The new release of Vinchin Backup & Recovery 7.0 will be coming soon! With data verificationmodule for VMware newly added into 7.0 version, you will be able...
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