VMware Explore 2022 Europe – Know before you go
VMware Explore Europe is less than a month away. Preparation for this event has already started. This is the perfect time to give some advice or tips & tricks for people who will attend VMware...
View ArticleA new year – looking forward to 2023
I saw a lot of blogs writing a review of their last year. I thought I didn’t have much to review so it will be just a quick overview of what was interesting in 2022. This post will give an outlook on...
View ArticlevCenter permission inheritance – A different story for DVS
Giving permission in vCenter outside of the regular administrators is a common practice with my customers. Some business groups needs access for Shutdown/reboot/reset only their VM. Others need access...
View ArticleRunning firewalls on vSphere
Everyone with a homelab runs some sort of firewall in their environment. Either as a physical box (Ubiquiti Dream Machine, Sophos SG/XG appliances, pfSense appliances, whitebox firewall) or as a...
View ArticleVMware Explore 2023 Barcelona – Parties and Gatherings
Image by Drazen Zigic on Freepik It’s that time of year once again when many people are busy planning their trips to Barcelona for VMware Explore 2023. This also means it’s time to carefully organize...
View ArticleVMware Explore 2023 Europe – #vBreakfast 2023 edition
I’m happy to announce that after a great success last year in the new location, #vBreakfast at VMware Explore will return this year for the 2023 edition. As in the last years we will start on an...
View ArticleSet up Synology Active Backup for Business in a vSphere Homelab
When managing a VMware vSphere homelab, having a reliable backup solution is crucial. Whether you’re testing new software, simulating a production environment, or simply learning, data loss can be a...
View ArticleVMware Explore 2024 Barcelona – Parties and Gatherings
Image by kjpargeter on Freepik It’s that time of year again! VMware Explore 2024 Barcelona is just around the corner, and tech enthusiasts everywhere are booking their trips to Barcelona. But this...
View ArticleVMware Explore 2024 Europe – #vBreakfast 2024 edition
Image by jcomp on Freepik I’m excited to share that, following last year’s success, #vBreakfast will be returning to VMware Explore for the 2024 edition! Like previous years, we’ll kick off bright and...
View ArticleHow to restore VMs using Synology Active Backup for Business
Restoring virtual machines (VMs) is a crucial task for any homelab enthusiast or IT professional using a VMware vSphere environment. Whether due to data corruption, accidental deletions, or hardware...
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