VMware GPU Homelab: Part 5 – Deploying vCenter Server Appliance on a Single-Node...VMware GPU Homelab: Part 5 – Deploying vCenter...This post details the deployment of the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) on an ESXi host to establish a single-node vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) cluster. It outlines the installation process, including prerequisites, DNS configuration, and steps... Continue Reading →

2-Node vSAN HA Testing: Failure Scenarios Explained2-Node vSAN HA Testing: Failure Scenarios...I was discussing different failure scenarios that could occur in a 2-node vSAN 8 cluster with a colleague, and the conversation extended to include whether a 2-node vSAN cluster supports HA — the answer is yes! Whilst I have read the theory, I hadn't... Continue Reading →

How to migrate ESXi installation from an SD Card to a Local DiskHow to migrate ESXi installation from an SD...Migrating ESXi from an SD Card to a Local Disk: My Experience Recently, I was experiencing some issues with one of my ESXis 8.x that I installed on a 25GB SD card. After troubleshooting, I realized... Continue Reading →

Reminder: vSphere 7 to reach End of Service on Oct 2, 2025Reminder: vSphere 7 to reach End of Service on...We previously announced the extension of the General Support period for VMware vSphere 7.x and VMware vSAN 7.x, and we would like to take this opportunity to remind customers that the EoGS date is just six... Continue Reading →

Part 91: HOW TO: Configure VMware vSphere 8.x to download VMware Updates using the Automated ScriptPart 91: HOW TO: Configure VMware vSphere 8.x...Part 91: HOW TO: Configure VMware vSphere 8.x to download VMware Updates using the Automated ScriptBroadcom Social Media Advocacy

Part 83: HOW TO: Configure VMware vSphere 7.x to download VMware Updates using the Automated ScriptPart 83: HOW TO: Configure VMware vSphere 7.x...Part 83: HOW TO: Configure VMware vSphere 7.x to download VMware Updates using the Automated ScriptBroadcom Social Media Advocacy

Understanding VMware’s Security Services Platform (SSP) _ curioustechies.inUnderstanding VMware’s Security Services...The vDefend Security Services Platform (SSP) is VMware's successor to the NSX Application Platform (NAPP). SSP simplifies deployment without major dependencies, requiring only basic OVA installation. It maintains similar security features to NAPP while introducing new sub-features such as [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

As organizations embark on their journey to modernize and future-proof their telemetry pipelines, DX O2 by Broadcom takes a bold leap forward. Introducing the out-of-box self-monitoring dashboard for OpenTelemetry—an essential tool to manage customer-owned and managed OTEL Collector ingestion pipes with ease. Why does this matter? Open ingestion empowers businesses to adopt scalable, efficient monitoring... Continue Reading →

Boosting VM Performance with vSphere 8.0 Virtual Topology: What You Need to Know...Boosting VM Performance with vSphere 8.0...VMware vSphere 8.0 introduces a major enhancement for virtual CPU configuration: virtual topology. This feature automatically determines the optimal way to assign virtual CPUs (vCPUs) to virtual machines, improving alignment with physical hardware and potentially boosting performance.Broadcom Social... Continue Reading →

Navigating the Future of National Tech Independence with Sovereign AINavigating the Future of National Tech...Sovereign AI refers to a national or regional effort to develop and control artificial intelligence (AI) systems, independent of the large non-EU foreign private tech platforms that currently dominate the field. It represents a strategic push by countries or regions to... Continue Reading →