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End of one Era – no more VMware perpetual licenses

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This was quite expected even if I did not expect this to happen that fast. VMware by Broadcom has announced a Simplification of VMware licensing. There will be two primary offers only (VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vSphere Foundation). Both are available as subscriptions only. Perpetual licenses are no longer available for purchase. This was […]

How StarWind VSAN solution can save you money and energy in ROBO environments

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Remote Office/Branch Office (ROBO) environments are becoming more common as businesses expand their operations across different locations. However, managing IT infrastructure in ROBO environments can be challenging, especially when it comes to storage. Traditional storage solutions, such as physical shared storage or SAN, can be expensive, complex, and inefficient for ROBO scenarios. They require dedicated […]

Veeam 12.1 Four-Eyes Authorization – prevent accidental deletion of backups and other operations with two different persons only

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Veeam 12.1 Four-Eyes is a configuration where by using a new control mechanism, you’ll be able to approve certain operations in Veeam Backup and Replication, but only with the help of another Veeam admin. In other words, for example, you want to delete some backups. With this feature activated, you’ll need another admin who will […]

What is Inline Entropy Analysis in Veeam Backup and Replication 12.1

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Veeam Backup and Replication 12.1 introduced an interesting feature. This feature is called Encryption Detection and it is an Inline entropy analysis that uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning (AI/ML) to detect previously unencrypted data which becomes encrypted within the processed disk images. This shows that you possibly starting to be a victim of a […]

Veeam 12.1 Download Available – Start Your Download Engines

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Veeam has just released a new version of their flagship software – Veeam Data Platform 23H2 Update (a 12.1 update).  Exciting times because the release is packed with a LOT of new stuff. The what’s New document has over 20 pages! You could probably already read my post from the Veeam 100 summit here – […]

Tiny 11 – a lightweight Windows 11 needing only 12Gb disk and running on 4Gb of RAM

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If you ever wanted a smaller version of Windows 11 that only takes up 12Gb of storage and runs on less than 4GB of RAM, Tiny11 is your must-have choice. Tiny 11 was developed by a student whose computer broke all the time so during the pandemic he told himself that he could do something, […]

VMware vCenter Server Converter 6.4 Released

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VMware has released a new version of VMware Converter. The 6.4 release brings new features such as support for NVMe disks or virtual hardware 20. VMware vCenter Server Converter is a powerful tool that allows you to convert physical machines, virtual machines, and cloud instances into VMware virtual machines. It simplifies the process of creating […]

VMware EXPLORE Barcelona 2023 was an awesome event, again!

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VMware EXPLORE 2023, the company’s flagship event for all things multi-cloud, took place from November 6 to 9 at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. The event attracted thousands of attendees from around the world, who came to learn, network, and discover the latest innovations and trends in the multi-cloud universe. In this blog […]

Commvault Cloud, Powered by Metallic AI – A Cloud Platform for Cyber Resilience in the Hybrid Enterprise

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Today during the SHIFT online conference, there has been announced Commvault Cloud, powered by Metallic AI – a new, unique platform designed for cyber resilience. Commvault Cloud unifies all of the company’s SaaS and software offerings on one platform, where visibility and control can be managed holistically via a single pane of glass. As you […]