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Automating VMware Inventory with Python: Don’t Let Excel Be a Pain
Stop clicking through every virtual machine on vSphere. Use a Python script and pyVmomi to scan 300+ VMs and export configuration reports in seconds.
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Guide to Configuring SSO for VMware vCenter with Microsoft Entra ID via OIDC
Managing vCenter accounts becomes simpler and more secure with SSO via Microsoft Entra ID. Detailed guide on OIDC configuration, Group permissions, and troubleshooting common DNS/NTP issues.
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Configuring GPU Partitioning (vGPU) on VMware vSphere 8: Optimizing Resources for AI and VDI
A detailed guide on configuring GPU Partitioning (vGPU) on VMware vSphere 8 to share NVIDIA GPU resources across multiple AI and VDI virtual machines, optimizing performance and hardware costs.
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Managing vCenter via Smartphone: ‘Rescuing’ VMware Systems Without Leaving Your Bed
Manage vCenter right on your phone with vSphere Mobile Client. Quick setup guide, security via VPN, and practical troubleshooting tips for system administrators.
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Optimize Windows Virtual Machines to Run ‘Silky Smooth’ with VMware OS Optimization Tool (OSOT)
Instantly speed up your Windows virtual machines with VMware OSOT. A detailed guide on reducing RAM and CPU usage while cleaning bloatware for a smooth experience.
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VMware vSphere 8 Live Patching: Update ESXi Hosts Without Maintenance Mode or vMotion
VMware vSphere 8 Live Patching lets you update ESXi hosts without Maintenance Mode or VM migration, cutting patch time from hours down to minutes. This guide walks through the full process using PowerCLI and esxcli, with practical insights from a real 8-host cluster.
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Configuring vSphere Proactive HA: Automatically Migrate VMs Before Hardware Failure
Proactive HA is a vSphere feature that automatically vMotions VMs before hardware completely fails, based on alerts from Dell OMIVV or HPE OneView. This guide covers step-by-step configuration with PowerCLI scripts, drawn from real-world experience managing an 8-host ESXi cluster.
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GPU Sharing over the Network with VMware vSphere Bitfusion: Optimizing Performance and Maximizing Resource Utilization
No more idle GPUs. A detailed guide on installing VMware vSphere Bitfusion to share and partition GPU resources over the network for AI/Deep Learning teams.
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Mastering pktcap-uw on VMware ESXi: The Ultimate Network Debugging Trick for Every Packet
Forget tcpdump-uw; pktcap-uw is the most powerful tool for network troubleshooting on VMware ESXi. A detailed guide on capturing packets at vSwitch and Uplinks and exporting expert-level pcap files.
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Server Optimization with VMware vSphere Distributed Services Engine: Stop Making the CPU Carry the Load Alone
Don't let your CPU waste 30% of its power on networking tasks. A detailed guide on deploying vSphere DSE to offload security and networking to DPUs for optimal server performance.