I’ve been poking around Linux distros for years, and every now and then one pops up that feels refreshingly different without trying too hard. Voyager Live is exactly that. It’s not chasing the bleeding edge for the sake of it, nor is it some minimalist toy. It’s a proper, polished, user-friendly system built on solid […]
VMware Releases ESXi 8.0 Update 3i – Build 25205845: Bug Fixes, Security Patches, and How to Upgrade Your Hosts
Broadcom has dropped the latest update for VMware ESXi 8.0, specifically Update 3i with build number 25205845. If you’re running vSphere 8 environments, whether standalone hosts or managed clusters via vCenter, this patch is worth your attention. Released on February 24, 2026, it’s packed with resolutions to some nagging issues that could affect stability, performance, […]
WinBoat – Running Windows Apps on Linux with Seamless Integration? Yes, Please!
Hey folks, Vladan here from ESX Virtualization. If you’ve been following my blog since way back in 2008 (yeah, we’re that old-school), you know I love diving into free virtualization tools, backup and DR, rectnly some alternatives to VMware, and anything that makes life easier for IT pros juggling multiple OSes. Lately, with all the […]
VMware Workstation Pro 25H2U1 Released: Why You Should Update Now
Broadcom has just dropped the latest update for VMware Workstation Pro – version 25H2u1, build 25219725, released on February 27, 2026. If you’re running Workstation on your desktop for development, testing, or even homelab setups, this patch is worth your attention. It’s primarily focused on security fixes and resolving some nagging bugs, especially on Windows […]
StarWind VSAN for Hyper-V: Synchronous Replication for High-Availability Shared Storage
The big VMware Exit continues and will continue over the next few years. With the ongoing shifts in the virtualization market following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, many organizations are reevaluating their infrastructure strategies. Two-plus years after the acquisition, the licensing isn’t just “changed”; it’s become a straight-up extortion racket. Minimum 72-core purchases even for tiny servers, […]
Veeam Backup & Replication Cybersecurity Improvements – Recon Scanner 3.0 and Malware Scanning in Backups
Veeam Backup & Replication has long been THE solution for data protection in virtualized environments. I’m covering their technology on my blog since its inception. The blog runs since 2008! Now, with the rise of ransomware and sophisticated cyber threats, Veeam has stepped up its game in cybersecurity. In recent versions, especially from v12 onwards […]
Diving Deep into Nakivo Backup & Replication: Lesser-Known Features, Multiplatform Flexibility, and Licensing Options for Cost-Effective Data Protection
I’m blogging about Nakivo’s product since their inception. My first blog post about the product was around 2013! Nakivo Backup & Replication continues to stand out as a robust, reliable solution for safeguarding virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments. I’ve covered Nakivo extensively over the years, from its Proxmox integration and Transporter scalability to free […]
Thinware SimpleVM – A Free-Forever Hypervisor Alternative for VMware Admins Tired of Broadcom’s Rising Costs
When I stumbled via Thinware and their upcoming SimpleVM virtualization platform, I thought that it might be just what’s needed. A simple virtualization platform with central management (a vCenter like) that is FREE and OpenSource, and… simple to use. That’s exactly what they doing! I immediately got in touch with them to ask more. Many […]
Shadow Wearables in Enterprise Environments: The Hidden Risks of Connected Devices
If you’ve been following my blog for a while (It’s up since 2008!), you know I usually dive into virtualization topics like VMware updates, Proxmox, XCP-NG, and other virtualization alternatives, or backup solutions from vendors like Nakivo and Veeam. But today, I want to shift gears a bit and talk about something that’s becoming increasingly […]
Windows 11 26H1 Latest Build – Technical Deep Dive into OS Build 28000.1575
Microsoft dropped the first cumulative update for Windows 11 version 26H1 on February 10, 2026, via KB5077179, bringing the OS build to 28000.1575. This version is quite unique—it’s not a broad feature update like 24H2 or 25H2, but a scoped release built specifically to support new hardware innovations, especially on Arm-based devices with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon […]
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