Tips Archives - ESX Virtualization

VMware Releases ESXi 8.0 Update 3i – Build 25205845: Bug Fixes, Security Patches, and How to Upgrade Your Hosts

Vladan SEGET — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:39:33 +0000

Broadcom has dropped the latest update for VMware ESXi 8.0, specifically Update 3i with build number 25205845. If you're running vSphere 8 environments, whether standalone hosts or managed clusters via vCenter, this patch is worth your attention. Released on February 24, 2026, it's packed with resolutions to some nagging issues that could affect stability, performance, […]

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Windows 11 26H1 Latest Build – Technical Deep Dive into OS Build 28000.1575

Vladan SEGET — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:53:38 +0000

Microsoft dropped the first cumulative update for Windows 11 version 26H1 on February 10, 2026, via KB5077179, bringing the OS build to 28000.1575. This version is quite unique—it's not a broad feature update like 24H2 or 25H2, but a scoped release built specifically to support new hardware innovations, especially on Arm-based devices with Qualcomm's Snapdragon […]

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Recovering a Corrupted Exchange Database with Stellar Repair for Exchange

Julian Becker — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:32:44 +0000

As someone who has managed multiple on-premises Exchange environments over the years, I’ve dealt with my fair share of database corruption issues. Some are minor annoyances; others can disrupt business operations for hours. Recently, I had to handle a corruption incident in a small IT firm running Exchange Server 2016, and that’s when I truly […]

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Winux OS – Why I like it?

Vladan SEGET — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:54:49 +0000

Winux OS is a Windows-like Linux OS that is easy to install and use. It comes up as 3 different ISOs you can choose from (Light, Normal and FAT). Each one of them is for different use but all of them keeps the same great use of theming and solid Ubuntu foundations. It's designed for […]

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Fortifying Your Backup Infrastructure Against Ransomware – StarWind VTL Best Practices

Vladan SEGET — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:44:01 +0000

Ransomware-proof backup architectures are becoming the new standard. Your backup architecture and your backups are the hacker's N°1 target because without your backups you're most likely open to negotiate and pay the ransom. That's the reality. I know it's not that simple, but how about making the life more difficult for those hackers? How about […]

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VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 9.0 Released

Vladan SEGET — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:19 +0000

New update for old tool from VMware! Yes, VMware Converter 9.0 is out and supports latest virtual hardware 22, as well as VCF 9.0. Also, broadens support for Linux VMs which are now available for synchronization after initial cloning. This is quite cool as it allows you to do the final cut-off with much less […]

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StarWind Virtual Backup Appliance Free – Stay Protected With Immutable Backups

Vladan SEGET — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:03:53 +0000

Today, we'll have a look at a StarWind Virtual Backup Appliance (VBA) Free, a great tool from StarWind that brings enterprise-grade backup storage capabilities with immutability, to your home lab, small business, or proof-of-concept (PoC) environment. In this post, we’ll explore its deployment options across various platforms, zoom in on its immutable backup capabilities, and […]

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5 New VMware Certifications for VVF and VCF

Vladan SEGET — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:07:25 +0000

Last year I have reported on two new VMware certificatons: VMware Certified Professional Certifications for VMware administrators: VCP-VVF and VCP-VCF. Those certifications are maintained, and other certifications were added to this recently and we'll talk about it in this post. There is now 5 main VMware VCP certifications – VCP-VVF Support, VCP-VCF Administrator, VCP-VVF Support, VCP-VCF […]

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Microsoft MVP, VMUG Advantage, VMware vExpert, Nutanix NTC, and Veeam Vanguard – FREE NFR Starter Pack from Devolutions!

Vladan SEGET — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:54:01 +0000

Yes, this is a very good news for all my Microsoft MVP, VMUG Advantage, VMware vExpert, Nutanix NTC, and Veeam Vanguard collegues and peers. A FREE NFR license of a bundle from Devolutions which allows you to use those those in your lab for FREE. The bundle, called Starter Pack, covers Four products and it is […]

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ESXi 8.0/9.0 updates for standalone and vCenter managed hosts

Vladan SEGET — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 08:55:49 +0000

VMware has released recently their latest security patches for ESXi hypervisor. So ESXi 8.0 and ESXi 9.0 (don't know why they call it ESX now) needs to be patched. Whether you're using vSphere 8 with vCenter, you'll probably use vSphere Update Manager (Lifecycle manager). If you're using VCF 9, then as well. However, if you're […]

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