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StarWind V2V Converter and P2V Migrator As a Hypervisor Switch

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A Switch from one hypervisor to another needs special tools to convert virtual disks and layouts. There is a Free Tool from StarWind called V2V Converter / P2V Migrator. It’s kinda 2-in-1 tool which can do the conversion job, and it can also, if you need, convert some physical machine you might have left non-virtualized. […]

VMware Workstation FREE Update Released – 15.5.5

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VMware Workstation Free Update has been released. This is a Workstation 15.5.5 release which brings very awaited functionality by many IT admins. It is a possibility to run nested vSphere labs as well as Hyper-V labs on the same machine. It is the first time that VMWare ESXi nested hypervisor can run alongside with Microsoft […]

FREE Windows Terminal 1.0 GA Is Out – Get Your Copy

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A few days ago, Microsoft has released a long-awaited tool for Windows systems called Windows Terminal. I have tested the beta copy a few months ago and there is certainly a good tool in preparation at Microsoft. It will have monthly updates starting July 2020 so further growth is assured. Windows Terminal 1.0 is a […]

FREE VMware Learning Zone Access during 6 Month!

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This is a new offer from the VMware Learning Zone. You’ll get a 6 Month FREE access to a huge number of learning courses and videos. VMware Learning Zone is an online digital library including over 1500 videos, 65 self-paced courses, and 12 certification exam prep courses across all VMware solutions. This is a must […]

Download Latest FREE Trial of Runecast Analyzer – 100 %Compatible vSphere 7.0 Now

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Regular readers of the ESX Virtualization Blog know that we have been long time supporter innovative solutions that are useful for any administrators running virtual environments running VMware vSphere. One of those products is Runecast Analyzer which has been reviewed not a very long time ago – Runecast Product Review. Download Latest FREE Trial of […]

How to Reduce Operational Complexity in a Datacenter Environment

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A new, very interesting whitepaper from Runecast which focuses on Reducing operational complexity. today’s Datacenter environments aren’t getting any simplicity. In fact, it’s rather the other way around. More and more complex. In this paper, you’ll learn what are the most common problems within a datacenter and what causes them. The Whitepaper was written by […]

ZertoCON June 10th will be a Free Online Conference

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Due to Covid-19, Zerto also changes their plans and switching to Online Conference. You can register for FREE. The conference date is June 10th. If you have previously attended ZertoCON you know that there are plenty of technical sessions, customer insights, new product updates, and announcements. If you don’t know Zerto, you should know that […]

VeeamON 2020 Will be an Online Event June 17-18 – Tune in from Anywhere for FREE

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Because of Covid-19 many physical IT conferences will be Online only during 2020 (and I hope that only for 2020). That’s the case for VeeamON 2020 too. It will be an Online event only. This is something expected for sure as Covid-19 won’t go away fast as no vaccination treatment is nearby. However, whenever you […]

Upgrade from ESXi 6.7 to 7.0 ESXi Free

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I had this question in the comments on one of the posts on the blog and I thought that many users of ESXi Free version might be interested. In fact, yesterday someone asked on Twitter whether the ESXi 7.0 Free version will be available. I checked and it wasn’t. A 404 page at VMware made […]