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Proxmox Datacenter Manager 1.0 released – a real vCenter Server Alternative?

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Proxmox Datacenter Manager 1.0 has just been released. The product was officially released in stable version 1.0 on December 4, 2025, following an alpha release in December 2024 and a beta phase in September 2025. I have blogged about the 0.9 release not long ago at StarWind.com blog and I really liked it. Now, with […]

How to Set Up pfSense Community Edition as a Firewall Using VMware Workstation Pro 17 (2025 Edition)

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pfSense is one of the most powerful open-source firewalls and routers available. Running it inside VMware Workstation Pro 17 (the current 2025 version) is an excellent way to build a lab or even protect a small home/office network without dedicating physical hardware. I wanted to write this blog post years ago, but you know, how […]

HPE Morpheus VM Entreprise and Morpheus VM Essentials updates released – v8.0.11

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HPE has released new version of their virtualization stack – Morpheus VM Entreprise and Morpheus VM Essentials. While all the features that are present in the “Essentials” are also in the “Entreprise”, not everything (obviously) can be found in the “Essentials”. That’s the game, right? As you already know as I already reported earlier, that […]

Veeam Backup and Replication Upgrade on Windows – Yes we can

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Veeam has released their latest Windows version of their flagship software – Veeam Backup and Replication v13, as well as their Veeam Data Platform v13 with VeeamOne and Veeam Orchestrator etc. Users that are on Windows can now upgrade their infrastructure backup software to their latest release. I did the test in the lab, during […]

Commvault’s Cloud Unity Platform: Revolutionizing Enterprise Resilience in the AI Era

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Commvault’s Cloud Unity Platform has been announced recently, which promises to transform how organizations safeguard their digital assets across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. This isn’t just an update, but it’s a comprehensive reimagining of data protection, blending AI-driven intelligence with seamless scalability to deliver what Commvault calls “a new era in enterprise resilience.” At […]

Securing Your Backups On-Premises: How StarWind VTL Fits Perfectly with Veeam and the 3-2-1 Rule

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If you evern woke up in a cold sweat from a nightmare where ransomware encrypts your entire backup chain or worse, your offsite copy gets hit too…. ? We can see it happen to good teams: a single breach wipes out weeks of recovery options because everything’s in the cloud or on vulnerable storage. Hackers […]

3 New Advanced Certifications from VMware/Broadcom Released

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VMware has just released 3 new VCAPs. Yes, those VMware Certified Advanced Professional. If you’re not certified at all, or planning to, you should first chose one of the five base certifications for VCF and VVF. We have detailed all this in our blog post – 5 New VMware Certifications for VVF and VCF. Those […]

VMUG Connect 2026: Your Ticket to Unlocking VMware’s Next-Gen Innovations

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I’ve been covering VMware’s technology for over a decade now – from the glory days of ESX to the multi-cloud environments we’re in today.  There is a new announcement around VMUG called VMUG Connect where you can register and attend within your region. Events packed with keynotes, hands-on sessions, swags, and the most valuable – […]