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Free V2V and P2V Converter from StarWind is a multi conversion utility

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: February 17, 2022

Readers of our blog know about StarWind software and particularly about their free solutions for virtualization. One of the free tools StarWind is maintaining is StarWind V2V Converter which is a multi-conversion utility allowing you to convert between public and private clouds and between hypervisors platforms. After VMware’s decision to discontinue VMware vCenter Server Converter […]

| Filed Under: Cloud, Featured, Free Stuff, Server Virtualization, Tips Tagged With: P2V conversion, StarWind V2V

Interesting Cyber Threat Report shows which procedures hackers use the most

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: March 5, 2022

Cyberthreats are on the rise. The trend won’t stop because hackers are able to make money by using ransomware, by threatening to damage brand reputations, by scamming individuals with “sextortion” or by stealing cryptocurrency from online exchanges or personal wallets. The techniques to get to those sensitive data are different but the tactics or the […]

| Filed Under: Featured, Free Stuff, Server Virtualization Tagged With: cyber threat

Protect 10 VMs for Free with Zerto

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: February 8, 2023

Today I’d like to talk about a Zerto which brings free protection for 10 VMs during a whole year. This is very good news for IT admins, enthusiasts, and VMware folks willing to protect their data. This not only allows you to do thorough testing within a POC environment but also gets a hand and learns this […]

| Filed Under: Backup, Free Stuff, Server Virtualization Tagged With: Zerto Free

VMware vCenter Converter Discontinued – what’s your options?

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: April 26, 2025

VMware Converter Setup

VMware has made unavailable vCenter Converter. Rest in peace, my friend. We spent a lot of time together, P2V ing some great physical servers…… Luckily, you can still download it left and right through file hosting and download services. What are the options of replacement for VMware Converter? So the options you have when willing […]

| Filed Under: Backup, Featured, Free Stuff Tagged With: VmWare Converter

StarWind VTL allows fight ransomware by setting up Virtual Tape Library stored on Disk drive

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: January 12, 2022

For those of you who follow this blog long enough, you know that DR, backup, and recovery are topics that we cover quite often. With the ransomware war happening every single day, nobody wants to lose the battle. But are we prepared enough? One of the ultimate arms that you can get is multiple backup […]

| Filed Under: Backup, Cloud, Free Stuff, Server Virtualization, Tips Tagged With: StarWind Virtual Tape Library, StarWind VTL

Nakivo Backup and Replication FREE Edition Features and Limitations

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: January 3, 2022

If you think that every small business has virtualization, you’re wrong. There is no point to virtualize 1-2 physical servers with 5-6 desktop computers. Better stay on physical. If additionally, you have to deal with Internet connexions problems and low bandwidth, you better keep the data on-site only. Also, while security and integrity of data […]

| Filed Under: Backup, Cloud, Free Stuff, Server Virtualization, Tips Tagged With: Nakivo FREE Edition Details

FREE Password manager for Windows, Linux and MacOS from KeePass

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: November 22, 2021

Password manager software is a must those days. One of the ones out there which are FREE and allow cloud sync is KeePass. It is a solution that can keep your passwords for a lot of websites, your e-mail account, your webserver, network logins, etc. Also, you should use a different password for each account, […]

| Filed Under: Free Stuff Tagged With: FREE Password manager, KeePass Password manager

VMware ESXi 7.0 U3a update released

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: April 26, 2025

There is a new patch update ESXi 7.0 U3a that has been released by VMware. This patch fixes a PSOD issue that had been reported after the release of the original U3. The release notes can be found here. Update: As you may be aware, we have identified critical issues following the vSphere 7.0 U3 […]

| Filed Under: Free Stuff, How To, Server Virtualization, Tips Tagged With: ESXi 7.0 U3a

Uptime 2021 – Not just another online conference

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: November 15, 2022

Uptime 2021 from Runecast is NOT just another conference online. Get deep-dive TECH TUTORIALS, BEST PRACTICES & PROACTIVENESS, and BUSINESS INNOVATIONS. The conference covers hybrid cloud infrastructure management, security compliance with a focus on vulnerability management, issue remediation, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity. Not marketing fluff. Just tech – straight from IT trailblazers, VCDX, and vExperts. That’s […]

| Filed Under: Cloud, Featured, Free Stuff, Server Virtualization, Videos Tagged With: Uptime 2021

Upgrade VMware ESXi to 7.0 U3 via command line

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: April 26, 2025

This is a quick VMware ESXi upgrade to ESXi 7.0 U3 via a command-line interface (CLI) that allows you to quickly download and upgrade your ESXi host in case you are NOT using a vCenter server AND your hosts are without internet access. Interesting fact as I was testing other methods, as usual, and one […]

| Filed Under: Free Stuff, How To, Server Virtualization Tagged With: Upgrade VMware ESXi to 7.0 U3

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