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Incus Installation Guide on Ubuntu 24.04: Mastering the LXD Alternative

By IT From Zero August 25, 2026

Learn how to install Incus on Ubuntu 24.04 to manage containers and virtual machines effectively. Replace LXD with a powerful, Snap-free open-source solution.

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Mastering vMotion on VMware ESXi: Don’t Let VM Migrations Crash Your Production Network

By IT From Zero August 24, 2026

Don't let vMotion crash your production network. A detailed guide on traffic isolation, Jumbo Frames configuration, and using PowerCLI to optimize VM migrations on VMware ESXi.

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Building Your Own Vagrant Box from KVM/Libvirt: Optimizing Lab Environments for IT Teams

By IT From Zero August 24, 2026

Don't let environment setup slow down your project. Discover how to build custom Vagrant Boxes from KVM/Libvirt to standardize workflows for your IT team.

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vCLS: The ‘Uninvited Guest’ on vSphere and a Management Survival Guide for Sysadmins

By IT From Zero August 23, 2026

Managing vSphere Cluster Services (vCLS) is no longer a headache. Learn how to move Agent VMs, use Retreat Mode, and troubleshoot Datastore issues on vSphere 7.0/8.0.

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NanoVMs: A Lightweight Unikernel Solution – When Docker Isn’t the Final Destination

By IT From Zero August 22, 2026

Discover NanoVMs – a lightweight Unikernel solution for more secure application deployment than Docker. A detailed guide to running Go apps with 300ms boot times.

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VMware VMRC: Direct Virtual Machine Access Without a Browser

By IT From Zero August 22, 2026

VMRC is a lifesaver when the vSphere Web Client fails. This guide covers installation, using PowerCLI to generate console links, and tips for optimizing VMware VM connections.

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Blocking Country IPs on Proxmox VE with IPSet: Optimizing Firewall and Performance

By IT From Zero August 21, 2026

Learn how to use IPSet on Proxmox VE Firewall to block bulk country IP ranges. Optimize system performance and effectively protect VMs from brute-force attacks.

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Proxmox PCI Resource Mapping Guide: Flexibly Assign GPU, USB, and NIC to VMs Using Labels on Proxmox 8

By IT From Zero August 19, 2026

PCI Resource Mapping in Proxmox 8 lets you assign GPU, USB, and NIC devices to VMs using logical labels instead of hard-coded physical PCI addresses. Migrating VMs between cluster nodes requires no config changes — Proxmox automatically resolves the correct hardware for whichever node the VM is running on.

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Migrating a Linux Server to KVM: Using virt-p2v Instead of VMware Converter

By IT From Zero August 19, 2026

A detailed guide on using virt-p2v to migrate physical Linux servers to KVM. A stable, free, and production-ready P2V solution that's a perfect replacement for VMware Converter.

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VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes (vVols) Configuration Guide: Smart Storage Management via Policies Instead of Traditional LUNs

By IT From Zero August 14, 2026

Forget manual LUN provisioning. This guide helps you master VMware vVols and SPBM for flexible storage management, automation, and maximum performance optimization in virtualized environments.