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Best VMware Alternatives – ESXi FREE is DEAD

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In this series of posts that we’ll be creating over the next couple of weeks, we’ll try to list the best VMware Alternatives for virtualization of servers. Many alternative vendors does not do VDI so we won’t include those in our series. VMware does VDI pretty well and their Horizon/One products got pretty good over […]

Microsoft Windows Server 2025 – What’s New recap

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In a datacenter and cloud world that now only has eyes for Linux, few weeks back, Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2025 will be the next edition of Windows Server. Windows Server 2025 will therefore be the next version of Microsoft’s operating system for servers and data centers. This version, which succeeds Windows Server […]

Windows 11 version 24H2 is next – This Fall

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Microsoft has confirmed the next major update of Windows 11 and its name is Windows 11 version 24H2. This was somehow expected as Windows 12 development, that some of you were wishing to come, has not started yet. Windows 11 version 24H2 will bring many new features for end users (energy saver, scrollable quick settings, […]

Install StarWind VSAN via PowerCLI in VMware vSphere Environment

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There is a nice technical paper at StarWind detailing the Install StarWind VSAN via PowerCLI in VMware vSphere Environment. When done, you’ll find your environment fully configured deployed with StarWind VSAN VMs (Controller virtual machines = CVM).  This can be particularly useful when you have several branch offices to deploy using the same pattern. When […]

vSphere Configuration Profiles – How VMware vCenter Server 8.0 U2 Can Simplify and Optimize vSphere Infrastructure Administration

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One of the key components of vSphere is VMware vCenter Server that allows you to manage multiple hosts connected, create clusters, datacenters and other objects, and also manage HA and vMotion operations. vCenter Server provide those various services and features that enable efficient and automated resource management and high availability for virtual machines, such as […]

Hornetsecurity Cyber Security Report 2024: What to Expect in the Microsoft 365 Threat Landscape

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Hornetsecurity who is a provider of cloud-based email security solutions and data protection solutions (formerly Altaro VM Backup) has recently released its annual Cyber Security Report 2024, which analyzes the Microsoft 365 (M365) threat landscape based on real-world data collected from billion of emails processed in 2023. (3.5 billion every month). The report reveals the […]

StarWind Virtual Tape Library Best Practices

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As you know, virtual tape libraries (VTL) are a very good way to create air gaps and protect your valuable data or backups from being infected by ransomware. One of the VTLs around there is from StarWind and we have already blogged about this solution in conjunction with Veeam Backup and Replication software and 3-2-1 […]

How 365 Permission Manager from Hornetsecurity builds a game-winning strategy for M365 Compliance

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Microsoft 365 (M365) is a powerful platform that offers many benefits for businesses, such as increased productivity, collaboration, and security. However, managing permissions and compliance in M365 can be challenging and time-consuming, especially when dealing with complex and dynamic environments that involve multiple apps, locations, and users. That’s why Hornetsecurity has developed 365 Permission Manager, […]

New Book – DevOps for VMware Administrators

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There is a new book that shall be interesting to read for VMware admins that want to learn more about DevOps and some step-by-steps for deployments and managing applications at scale with Docker containers and Google Kubernetes. DevOps for VMware Administrators is the first book focused on using DevOps tools and practices with VMware technologies. […]