Virtualization Archives - ITFROMZERO

How to Install and Use VMware PowerCLI: Automate Daily vSphere Health Checks

By IT From Zero November 1, 2026

Learn how to install VMware PowerCLI and build an automated script for daily vSphere health checks. Eliminate manual clicking and catch stale snapshots and low disk space early.

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Multipass Guide: Spin Up an Ubuntu VM via CLI in Just 20 Seconds

By IT From Zero November 1, 2026

A complete guide to installing and using Multipass on Linux and Windows. Learn how to launch clean Ubuntu VMs via CLI in 20 seconds, mount host code, and clean up resources quickly.

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How to Install and Use Incus on Linux: The LXD Alternative for Managing Containers and VMs

By IT From Zero October 31, 2026

Incus is an independent fork of LXD that manages both LXC system containers and KVM virtual machines via CLI without Snap dependencies. This guide walks you through installation via Zabbly, instance initialization, and day-to-day resource tuning.

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Guide to Configuring Physical TPM 2.0 on VMware ESXi and Enabling Host Attestation

By IT From Zero October 30, 2026

Detailed guide to configuring physical TPM 2.0 on Dell/HPE servers running VMware ESXi 7.0/8.0, enabling UEFI Secure Boot, and resolving Host Attestation Failed in vCenter.

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How to Install and Configure Built-in Ceph Storage on Proxmox VE: Self-Healing Distributed Storage

By IT From Zero October 30, 2026

A hands-on guide to deploying Ceph Storage on a 3-node Proxmox VE cluster. Covers dedicated 10GbE networking, PLP enterprise SSD optimization, and failover validation during node outages.

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How to Configure USB Passthrough on VMware ESXi: Attaching USB Tokens and External Hard Drives to VMs

By IT From Zero October 28, 2026

Is your ESXi virtual machine failing to recognize USB tokens or external hard drives? Learn how to configure Host USB Passthrough correctly and resolve grayed-out device issues and missing Smart Card services on Windows Server.

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Guide to Configuring Intel i915 SR-IOV vGPU on Proxmox VE: Sharing Gen 11–14 iGPUs Across Multiple Virtual Machines

By IT From Zero October 28, 2026

A comprehensive guide to configuring Intel i915 SR-IOV vGPUs on Proxmox VE 8.x. Learn how to share Intel Gen 11-14 iGPUs across multiple Plex, Jellyfin, and Windows VMs with peak hardware performance while completely eliminating Error Code 43.

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How to Upgrade VMware vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) from 7.0 to 8.0: A Safe 2-Stage Migration Guide

By IT From Zero October 27, 2026

A detailed guide to upgrading VMware VCSA from 7.0 to 8.0 using a two-stage migration process. Includes DNS/NTP checklists, cutover optimization, and post-deployment validation.

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Configuring LACP Network Bonding (802.3ad) on Proxmox VE: Bandwidth Aggregation and Practical Redundancy

By IT From Zero October 27, 2026

Experiencing network bottlenecks or flapping links on your Proxmox cluster? Here is a step-by-step guide to configuring 802.3ad LACP network bonding via CLI and Web GUI, along with practical troubleshooting tips.

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A Guide to Deploying Cloud-Hypervisor on Linux: Ultra-Lightweight and Secure Rust MicroVMs

By IT From Zero October 27, 2026

A hands-on guide to configuring and running Cloud-Hypervisor on Linux. Spin up minimal Rust MicroVMs that boot in under 80ms with REST APIs, virtiofs, and sub-25ms snapshot restores.