Best Home Server Virtualization Projects in 2024
As we get more into 2024, if you are looking at virtualization projects and labs to get started learning, there are many great learning projects you can spin up on…
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Virtual Machine Platform vs Hyper-V vs Windows Hypervisor Platform
Modern Microsoft Windows client operating systems have quite a few powerful virtualization features and capabilities built into the operating system. However, you may have seen in the Windows optional features…
Is Microsoft Hyper-V Dead?
Microsoft Hyper-V is Microsoft’s answer to the world of virtualization. In my opinion, Hyper-V has always been behind the curve that VMware has set in terms of features and capabilities.…
Top 5 VMware Alternatives in 2023
The world of virtualization is definitely evolving. As businesses become more cloud-oriented and with the looming Broadcom merger, many are considering VMware alternatives for running their private cloud infrastructure. This…
XCP-NG vs Proxmox – Home Lab Comparison
This post will compare XCP-NG vs. Proxmox and the features and capabilities each offers. Both of these are in focus, especially with ones looking for alternatives to VMware vSphere since…
Windows Server 2019 Preview 17709 with New Hyper-V Released
For those that have been following the Windows Insider Preview Builds, Windows Server 2019 Preview 17709 has been released as of a couple of days ago. Additionally, this is the…
Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Versions
Microsoft’s Hyper-V hypervisor has definitely seen an uptick in adoption with more enterprise ready features with each version. Windows Server 2016 is the most capable and fully featured release to…
Automate and Repurpose Old PCs into Thin Client VDI
In many enterprise environments that may have aging desktop hardware and who are looking to transition to a VDI solution for end users, there are often difficult fiscal decisions that…
Veeam 9.5 Update 1 Released VMware vSphere 6.5 support
Veeam 9.5 Update 1 Released VMware vSphere 6.5 support – For those with a Veeam backup solution in place who were holding off on upgrading to vSphere 6.5 because of…
Install KVM Ubuntu Server VMware Workstation
If you want to play around with KVM virtualization inside of VMware Workstation, this is quick and easy to do with a few steps. Let’s take a look at how…