VMware – ITFROMZERO – Share tobe shared!

VMware Storage DRS (SDRS) Mastery: No More ‘Night Shifts’ for Datastore Cleanup

By admin May 24, 2026

Forget staying up all night cleaning up VM storage. Here is a detailed guide on configuring VMware Storage DRS (SDRS) to automate load balancing and optimize Datastore Clusters based on real-world experience.

VMware

vSphere Replication: The Cost-Effective DR Alternative to SRM for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

By admin May 23, 2026

A practical guide to deploying vSphere Replication for professional Disaster Recovery (DR). A cost-effective solution that protects your data without the overhead of expensive SRM licenses.

VMware

How to Fix ‘CID Mismatch’ Errors on VMware: The Ultimate Guide to Rescuing Virtual Machines with Broken Snapshot Chains

By admin May 22, 2026

VMware virtual machine won't start due to a CID mismatch error? Don't worry, this guide will help you repair VMDK descriptor files and sync snapshot chains in under 5 minutes.

VMware

Advanced Cross vCenter vMotion: The Ultimate Guide to Migrating VMs Between vCenter Servers

By admin May 20, 2026

Migrating VMs between different vCenter versions and SSO Domains is no longer a nightmare. Discover how to use Advanced Cross vCenter vMotion to optimize your VMware infrastructure.

VMware

Fixing the ‘The virtual machine is in use’ Error: How to Handle .lck Files to Rescue VMware VMs

By admin May 18, 2026

Is your VMware VM showing 'The virtual machine is in use' and causing stress? Check out this guide on safely deleting .lck files to unlock your VM on Workstation and ESXi.

VMware

Mastering VMware Content Library: A Unified Solution for ISOs and VM Templates

By admin May 18, 2026

Stop letting ISOs and VM templates scatter across ESXi hosts. This guide shows how to set up VMware Content Library for centralized management and optimized deployment.

VMware

VMware Linked Clones: The Secret to Deploying 10 VMs in 5 Minutes Without Running Out of Disk Space

By admin May 15, 2026

Forget about disk space worries when building IT Labs. Linked Clones technique allows you to create dozens of VMs from a single parent, saving 90% storage and setup time.

VMware

RBAC on VMware vCenter: Don’t Let Junior Admins Hold the “Life and Death” Power

By admin May 14, 2026

RBAC permission management on vCenter is a vital skill for protecting virtualized systems. This article shares how to set up Roles and Permissions based on real-world experience managing an 8-host cluster.

VMware

Installing Windows 11 on VMware: How to Configure vTPM and Secure Boot for Smooth Performance

By admin May 13, 2026

A detailed guide on configuring vTPM and Secure Boot for a smooth Windows 11 installation on VMware Workstation, meeting Microsoft's security standards without registry bypasses.

VMware

Building Custom VMware ESXi ISOs: The Ultimate Fix for Missing NIC and NVMe Drivers

By admin May 9, 2026

Learn how to build custom VMware ESXi ISOs to integrate Realtek and Intel I225-V network drivers. The perfect solution for HomeLabs on Mini PCs and NUCs not officially supported by VMware.