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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. […]

How to use Chocolatey to install PowerCLI module and connect to your vCenter Server

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In the past, I have published some really useful blog posts for ESXi CLI commands. You were absolutely delighted to find some of those in the past, and going. Those posts are the pillars that I’m building on. So today’s post try to add some more ESXi, vCenter CLI commands to the list of the […]

5 Easy Steps to be more resilient with Two Hosts only – StarWind VSAN

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In small environments usually with an “All-in-one” server or with Remote Office Branch Office (ROBO) locations, the question of resiliency often comes. What if my server loses a hard drive (SSD drive) or a whole RAID card? What if my CPU burns or what if my Power Supply Unit (PSU) dies? Anything can happen. Even […]

Windows Server 2025 Azure Arc Taskbar Icon

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Windows Server 2025 (currently called vNEXT by Microsoft) latest eval build 26010.1000 (Windows Server vNext LTSC Preview – Build 26010 English) has a new icon in the taskbar. After installing it as a VM in my lab, I noticed a new taskbar icon Azure Arc. This post will detail a bit more about it. If you’re wondering […]

How to Make Veeam Backup and Replication 12.1 More Secure

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Veeam Backup and Replication is a powerful solution for data protection and disaster recovery. It allows you to backup, replicate, and restore your virtual, physical, and cloud workloads with ease and efficiency. However, like any other software, it also requires proper security measures to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, or corruption. In this blog post, […]