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Zorin OS 18: Ditch Windows 11’s Bloat – A Lighter, Smarter Linux Ride

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: October 30, 2025

If you’ve been following my ramblings on Linux distros, you know I’m no stranger to hunting for that sweet spot between power and simplicity. Back in February 2024, I geeked out over Zorin OS Lite – that zippy little beast that breathes new life into dusty old hardware. Fast forward to today, October 2025, and […]

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Winux OS – Why I like it?

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Winux OS is a Windows-like Linux OS that is easy to install and use. It comes up as 3 different ISOs you can choose from (Light, Normal and FAT). Each one of them is for different use but all of them keeps the same great use of theming and solid Ubuntu foundations. It’s designed for […]

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New Book Windows Server 2025 – Xavier Genestos

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: October 17, 2025

My friend Xavier Genestos has just published a new book about Windows Server 2025! Great my friend. Let me check his blog about it and do a short write up as WS 2025 is the latest Microsoft’s Server Operating System. I’m excited for this fresh resource that’s just dropped: Windows Server 2025 – WS2025LABS, written […]

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VMware Workstation 25H2: What’s New and why this change?

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: October 16, 2025

If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent countless hours tinkering with virtual machines, testing new OS builds, or just spinning up a quick lab environment to mess around with the latest software. VMware Workstation has been my go-to tool for desktop virtualization for years—reliable, powerful, and always evolving. After having a physical lab(s) for […]

| Filed Under: Cloud, Desktop Virtualization Tagged With: VMware Workstation 25H2 6 Comments

Veeam Backup Appliance 13.0 ISO automated installation

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: October 13, 2025

There is some news concerning a possible automating of the deployment of your Veeam infrastructure via the Linux ISO. You’ll have to modify the original ISO file that is the source file for the appliance’s deployment. Within the ISO file structure, there is a grub.cfg file, as well as vbr-ks.cfg file (kickstarter file). Veeam Backup […]

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StarWind HyperConverged Appliance with Proxmox VE: Perfect HCI Solution for Small Businesses

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: November 9, 2025

If you are like me, working in IT for small businesses (SMBs), you probably feel the pain of rising costs from big vendors like VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V. Licenses are getting expensive, and every update seems to bring more complexity. But what if I tell you there is a way to build a solid hyperconverged […]

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Nakivo Backup and Replication v11.1 Released

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: October 7, 2025

As many SMBs and enterprises are escaping VMware or Hyper-V environments in to Open source virtual environments such as Proxmox VE, the backup vendors follows. That’s why Nakivo keeps pushing Proxmox features to be at the same level as Hyper-V or VMware. And they just released a new major version 11.1 so if you plan […]

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Xormon 2.0 – Smarter Monitoring for IT Admins

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Managing servers, storage, and networks can feel overhelming. Too many tools, too many dashboards. Xormon has been my go-to for bringing it all together. Xormon 2.0 was just released, with big updates. This release builds on what made Xormon great, adding smarter features to save you time. Let’s break down what’s new, how it improves […]

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Veeam Backup and Replication Plug-in for XCP-NG Enters Public Beta: Powering Up Xen Hypervisor Backups

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: October 3, 2025

Hello everyone, Vladan here from ESX Virtualization. If you’ve been following my blog, you know I’ve been diving deep into the shifting sands of virtualization, especially as VMware’s licensing drama continues to push folks toward more affordable, open-source alternatives. Just a couple of weeks ago, I covered the closed beta for Veeam and XCP-ng integration […]

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VMware to Vates – Migration tool for XCP-NG and Xen Orchestra

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Lately, the VMware landscape has felt like a rollercoaster – first the Broadcom acquisition shakes things up, then licensing costs skyrocket, and suddenly, everyone’s asking: “Is it time to jump ship?” If you’re nodding along, pull up a chair. Today, we’re talking about migrating from VMware to XCP-NG, the robust, community-driven Xen-based hypervisor that’s been […]

| Filed Under: Server Virtualization, XCP-NG Tagged With: Migration tool for XCP-NG and Xen Orchestra 2 Comments

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