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 lightweight, no-nonsense tools that actually make life easier in the homelab, especially when everything else feels bloated and over-engineered. Time to optimize my lab! With all the […]
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 […]
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 […]
XorMon NG 2.1.0 – Enhanced Full-Stack Monitoring with New Backup, DB, and Storage Support
Managing virtualization, servers, storage, and backups can be a real headache with scattered tools and endless dashboards. That’s why I’ve been a fan of XorMon for years—it’s the one-stop solution that pulls everything together. I’ve covered it before in my posts on Xormon 2.0 for smarter monitoring and XorMon NG 1.9.0 with Veeam support. Now, […]
Ufficio Zero Linux: Boosting Productivity with an Italian Open-Source Desktop Built for Real Work – and Learn Italian!
I use VMware Workstation for quick labs and tests of different Linux distros. I like to look for guest OSes that deliver maximum output with minimal overhead. Lightweight, stable, and preconfigured for actual tasks rather than endless post-install tweaks. That’s exactly where Ufficio Zero Linux (also known as Zero Linux or UfficioZero) shines. This Italian-developed […]
LAB: Xen Orchestra 6 and XCP-NG – installation from the source via script from Roni Väyrynen
I was tinkering in my lab recently, and installing (or trying to) Xen Orchestra, whcih is a VMware vCenter server alternative as a management of XCP-NG hypervisors. I have already reported about XCP-NG on several blog posts, but in reality, I haven’t really did a blog post about Xen Orchestra which is the main piece, […]
Reviving Old School Laptops with PrimTux: Battling Obsolescence on a Budget
A slightly different post today. This is something I like to see as it saving resources and saving the planet. Fighting planned obsolescence in schools. Inspired by a fantastic initiative from the City of Blois in France – where they’re ditching Microsoft’s Windows 10 end-of-life drama for Linux-based PrimTux on old laptops. I’m diving into […]
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