How can I identify which VMs are running on each ESXi host?
I need to document which services and virtual machines are running across our VMware environment. The setup includes two rack servers and one tower server that I can…
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What’s the best way to archive old VMware virtual machines for occasional legal access?
We're retiring most of our VMware environment while migrating on-premises applications to SaaS. A few older applications have no replacement and may need to remain available for legal…
Should We Choose VMware or OpenShift for a Mostly Virtual-Machine Environment?
Our organization is reassessing its virtualization platform. Nutanix is no longer being considered because its renewal pricing was higher than VMware in several comparable cases, and management has…
Should we choose VMware or OpenShift as our next virtualization platform?
We are reevaluating our virtualization platform because VMware pricing is roughly four times higher than OpenShift, and our current hardware is only partly supported by the newer VMware…
Where can I get the VMware VDDK now that the official links are unavailable?
The official VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit download links do not appear to work, even though I have a Broadcom account. The current SDK page also does not…
Is a Virtual Machine a Good Way to Learn Linux Safely?
I'm trying to become much more advanced with Linux, and I'm considering using the syllabus for an exam I want to take as a guide for what to…
How to Handle Secure Boot Certificate Rollout on VMware VMs?
I'm working on deploying the new Secure Boot CA 2023 certificates for my Windows Server VMs running on VMware, as the old 2011 CAs are set to expire…
Looking for Affordable VM Backup Solutions: What Works for You?
Hey everyone, I'm reaching out to get some advice on backup solutions for our company's virtual machines. We have six ESXi hosts and around fifty VMs, with a…
Considering a Hyper-V or Proxmox Migration: Need Your Advice!
I'm exploring options for migrating my infrastructure from 6 ESXi hosts managed by vCenter and vSphere 8 due to concerns about Broadcom pricing. We're thinking about switching to…
What's the Best Way to Run Windows Apps on Mac Without Rebooting?
I'm currently working on a project that needs a few specific Windows-only applications. At the moment, I'm using Boot Camp, but the constant restarts are really holding me…
Has anyone switched from VMware subscriptions back to perpetual licenses and regretted it?
I'm facing a dilemma with my VMware renewal, which is coming up next month. The renewal costs have skyrocketed, up 100% again! They've offered me a three-year contract…
How Do VMware Solutions on Azure Forward DNS Queries?
I'm trying to figure out how DNS queries are handled when VMware solutions are deployed on Azure. Specifically, how do the VMs send their DNS requests to a…
Troubleshooting Debian VM Network Connection Issues
I'm running a Debian 13 (Trixie) virtual machine on VMWare and I'm encountering a frustrating networking issue. The VM boots up fine, and I can SSH into it…
Is it outdated to allocate VM RAM in 1024MB increments?
I've always allocated RAM for virtual machines in 1024MB chunks, but my coworkers at my new job set it to values like 4000MB without any issues. It really…
What to Expect When Migrating from VMWare to Hyper-V?
I'm looking to hear about your experiences and insights regarding the migration from VMWare to Hyper-V. What was your migration process like? Did you encounter any significant issues…
Which is Better for a Local Kubernetes Cluster: Ubuntu Server or Debian?
I'm planning to set up a Kubernetes cluster on VMware Workstation Pro with one control plane and two worker nodes using kubeadm. I'm trying to decide between using…
Need Help with ESXi 7.0 U3 A26 Dell Image
Hello everyone! I'm reaching out for some help because I'm facing a frustrating issue with our Dell PowerEdge R750 server running VMware ESXi 7. We're experiencing intermittent network…
How to Update Secure Boot KEK on VMware VMs?
I'm having trouble updating the Key Encryption Key (KEK) on my Windows virtual machines in VMware. I can successfully update the Secure Boot Database with a new bootloader…
What are the challenges of migrating from VMware to OpenShift?
Hey everyone! I'm looking for some insights on migrating from VMware to OpenShift. I've read that one of the toughest parts is reconfiguring the network on virtual machines…
How to Install Linux on VMs from USB or ISO?
I'm looking to learn about basic Linux versions and I'd like to install them on virtual machines using my Windows 11 setup. I prefer using VMware Workstation Player…