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Windows Server 2025 build 26040 has a new Install Experience

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Microsoft has released a new build 26040 of upcoming Windows Server 2025, and we can actually say that its name will be Windows Server 2025. (previously called vNEXT). Also, Microsoft updated the Windows Setup experience that was introduced way back in Windows Vista. Now, when you download the latest Windows 11 Canary build, 26040 or […]

Thinking of Moving LTO archives to the cloud? Check StarWind VTL Appliance

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Here is the thing. You have a regulatory requirements to keep your LTO archives for let’s say, 15 years. Imagine handling your LTOs, for let’s say 30-50 years. LTO has 30 year life expectancy but what about tape drives. But imagine that you have to maintain old equipment just in case you have to restore […]

vSphere 8 U2 Identity Federation with Entra ID/Azure AD – vSphere never sees the users credentials

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One of the security enhancements that came out with vSphere 8 U2 and we haven’t talked yet is vSphere 8 U2 Identity Federation with Entra ID/Azure AD. This feature is an enhancements of the vSphere identity federation feature that are part of VCP exam topics here  – VCP-DCV on vSphere 8.x Objective 1.10 – Describe […]

StarWind Virtual Tape Library Best Practices

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As you know, virtual tape libraries (VTL) are a very good way to create air gaps and protect your valuable data or backups from being infected by ransomware. One of the VTLs around there is from StarWind and we have already blogged about this solution in conjunction with Veeam Backup and Replication software and 3-2-1 […]

How 365 Permission Manager from Hornetsecurity builds a game-winning strategy for M365 Compliance

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Microsoft 365 (M365) is a powerful platform that offers many benefits for businesses, such as increased productivity, collaboration, and security. However, managing permissions and compliance in M365 can be challenging and time-consuming, especially when dealing with complex and dynamic environments that involve multiple apps, locations, and users. That’s why Hornetsecurity has developed 365 Permission Manager, […]

Hypervisor Switch With StarWind V2V Converter / P2V Migrator

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Everybody have seen this coming when Broadcom took over VMware. No more perpetual licenses for VMware leaving SMB sector completely abandoned. You no longer can purchase Essentials, Essentials Plus perpetual license. Only subscription based from now on. Profit, and more profit is probably the only reason for Broadcom as I could read on Linked IN. […]

What is StarWind Tape Redirector (FREE) and what’s the benefits?

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What is StarWind Tape Redirector and how does it work? I’ll try to explain the product and its functionality in my blog post. StarWind Tape Redirector is a free tool that is part of StarWind Virtual SAN Free functionality. It is distributed without any hidden payments, additional required licenses or time bombs, no strings attached. […]

New Book – DevOps for VMware Administrators

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There is a new book that shall be interesting to read for VMware admins that want to learn more about DevOps and some step-by-steps for deployments and managing applications at scale with Docker containers and Google Kubernetes. DevOps for VMware Administrators is the first book focused on using DevOps tools and practices with VMware technologies. […]

GPU Partitioning in Windows Server 2025

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Windows Server 2025 is the upcoming long-term servicing channel (LTSC) release of Microsoft’s server operating system. It introduces several enhancements to Hyper-V and storage functions, which benefit the operation of virtual machines. One of the most notable features is GPU partitioning, which allows the sharing of graphics processors among multiple VMs. This improves resource utilization, […]