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Configuring NTP on VMware ESXi and vCenter: Permanently Fix SSO and SSL Certificate Errors

By IT From Zero October 21, 2026

A complete guide to configuring NTP on VMware ESXi and vCenter via UI and CLI. Permanently resolve Single Sign-On (SSO) and SSL certificate errors caused by system clock drift.

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Configuring SNMP on VMware ESXi and vCenter: Comprehensive Hardware and VM Monitoring with Zabbix and PRTG

By IT From Zero October 14, 2026

Detailed step-by-step guide to configuring SNMP v2c on VMware ESXi and vCenter using esxcli commands. Includes best practices for integrating hardware, VM monitoring, and automated alerts with Zabbix and PRTG.

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VMware Auto Deploy Configuration Guide: Diskless ESXi Deployment via PXE

By IT From Zero October 4, 2026

A comprehensive guide to VMware Auto Deploy: Boot diskless ESXi hosts over PXE, configure Stateless Caching for resilience, and handle production boot storms.

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Guide to Configuring SSO for VMware vCenter with Microsoft Entra ID via OIDC

By IT From Zero September 12, 2026

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 VMware vCenter Centralized Authentication with Google Workspace via OIDC: Replacing LDAP and Active Directory

By IT From Zero August 29, 2026

Step-by-step guide to centralized VMware vCenter authentication with Google Workspace OIDC — no LDAP or Active Directory required. Covers OAuth 2.0 Client setup, Identity Provider configuration in vCenter, user permission assignment, and real-world best practices from operating an 8-node ESXi cluster.

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vCenter Frozen Due to Full /storage/db? A Definitive Guide for Sysadmins

By IT From Zero August 29, 2026

vCenter freezing with a 503 Service Unavailable error is often caused by a 100% full /storage/db partition. Here's how to safely expand disks and clean up the PostgreSQL DB.

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Managing Multi-Site vCenter: How I Escaped ‘Tab Hell’ with Enhanced Linked Mode

By IT From Zero July 19, 2026

Managing multiple vCenter Servers has never been easier thanks to Enhanced Linked Mode (ELM). This article shares setup guides and practical experience for smooth multi-site operations.

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Using VMware vSphere REST API with Python: Automate VM Management and Inventory Without Installing PowerCLI

By IT From Zero July 3, 2026

Use Python and the vSphere REST API to automate VM management, export inventory to CSV, create snapshots, and run bulk power operations — no PowerCLI installation required, works on any operating system. Includes real-world scripts and tips from hands-on experience running VMware production environments.

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Configuring vSphere Alarms and Email Notifications: Automated SysAdmin Alerts When ESXi CPU, RAM, and Datastore Exceed Thresholds

By IT From Zero July 1, 2026

A comparison of three ESXi monitoring approaches (native alarms, Zabbix, PowerCLI) and a practical walkthrough for deploying vSphere Alarms to automatically email SysAdmins when CPU, RAM, or Datastore usage hits dangerous thresholds. Step-by-step from SMTP configuration to fine-tuning thresholds to avoid alert fatigue.

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vCenter Backup: Why Snapshots Aren’t Enough and a Guide to Setting Up File-Based Backup Properly

By IT From Zero June 20, 2026

Learn how to configure File-Based Backup for VMware vCenter (VCSA) to protect your management system. A detailed guide from automated setup to real-world recovery.