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VMware vSphere: Past Trends and Projections for 2025

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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...
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Solved: vCenter root user password expired

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

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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...
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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.

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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...
Using Ai to Perform Boring Vmware Vsphere Tasks
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Using AI to perform boring VMware vSphere tasks

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Recently I have been thinking more and more about AI and I wondered if it was possible to use AI to automate boring administrative tasks in vSphere.First I though to use some Generative AI to provide instruction on how to perform the task, but I had no way to actually...
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How to ACTUALLY reset the root VCSA password

Graham
A number of KB articles and posts online proved unsuccessful when I let my vCenter Server Appliance root password expire a few days ago. This is a frustrating experience, without an operational root VCSA password, you're unable to upgrade the VCSA and perform some other admin actions. Here are the...
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VMware Cloud Foundation 9 – What’s New?

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Exploring the Innovations in VMware Cloud Foundation 9 VMware (now Broadcom, of course) has once again pushed the boundaries with the introduction of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. This iteration is not just an update; it's a transformative platform designed to streamline the deployment, consumption, and management of modern private...
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