With DataCore Puls8 officially launched on January 26, 2026 (GA release notes dated January 21, 2026), the obvious question for anyone running OpenEBS is whether the commercial version justifies a subscription. The answer depends entirely on where you sit on the operational complexity spectrum – and how many stateful pods you’re managing in production. Quick Background Recap OpenEBS is a […]
A Community Study Guide VMware vSphere Foundation Administrator (VCP-VVF) – Free Download
Finally, I can announce the availability of our Study Guide as PDF. The VMware Certified Professional – VMware vSphere Foundation (VCP-VVF) Administrator exam (code 2V0-16.25) is the current certification for VVF, replacing the older 2V0-12.24 exam. You can learn and pass your exam with the help of our Community Study Guide – released as PDF at our […]
SysInternals Suite: Still the #1 Must-Have Toolkit for Every Windows (and Now macOS/Linux) IT Admin in 2026
SysInternals Suite – This is very old (and very popular) utility suite from Mark Russinovich got an update recently where you’ll find some new tools and also, you’ll be now able to download all tools in a single package. Hello everyone, Vladan here. If you’ve been reading ESX Virtualization since my very first 2008 posts on […]
Windows 11 Installation Assistant 25H2 – upgrade your W10 or W11 with the help of this new tool from Microsoft
If you still want to stay on Windows, there is a tool that facilitates the migrations. It’s just been released from Microsfot. And another good news, Microsfot will reduce some of the AI copilot bloat. In fact, the company is reducing Copilot’s presence in apps like Notepad, Snipping Tool, Photos, and Widgets, and removing it […]
ResOps in Action – Commvault’s Big Moves at RSAC 2026: Okta Support, Satori-Powered Risk Analysis, ThreatScan Evolution & Sentinel Automation
If you’ve been following my blog over the years, you know I write a lot about virtualisation and data protection, and also about recovery, cyber resilience, and especially how these things play out in real enterprise environments – whether it’s VMware, Hyper-V, cloud workloads, or now increasingly identity and AI-related systems. Today we’ll talk about […]
StarWind V2V / P2V Converter Version 9 (build 848) – Multi-VM Conversions, Full CLI Support, Hot Migrations, and Cloud Improvements Make This Free Tool a Datacenter Must-Have
If you’re a datacenter admin or architect still juggling VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox, oVirt, or even Oracle VirtualBox workloads – or if you’re moving stuff to/from Azure and AWS – you already know how painful VM conversions can be. Manual exports, temporary storage bloat, downtime, and the constant fear of data corruption during format […]
Nakivo 11.2 With Proxmox 9.1 and VMware vSphere 9 Support Released
Hey folks, Vladan here. If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you know I’m always keeping an eye on backup and recovery solutions that make life easier for virtualization admins — especially those managing VMware vSphere, mixed environments, or even emerging hypervisors like Proxmox VE. NAKIVO Backup & Replication has been a […]
Ready for Voyage? Try Voyager Linux Distro – A Slick, Hybrid Distro That Just Works
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 […]
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