VMware ESXi on Intel Core Ultra CPUs: Interesting Observations
Recently, I was able to play around with the Beelink SEi14 mini PC that has some really good specs AND an Intel processor that makes this VMware ESXi friendly. However,…
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Proxmox vs ESXi in 2024 Pros and Cons
The last time I compared Proxmox vs ESXi, things were a bit more “stable” in the virtualization space. While the Broadcom buyout of VMware has been looming, no one could…
Trigkey S7 Pro Mini PC Review: Perfect for VMware ESXi and Proxmox Home Lab
I recently received the Trigkey S7 with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor. This little mini PC is a powerful little mini PC that packs a punch and is capable…
Proxmox New Import Wizard for Migrating VMware ESXi VMs
I am super excited with some news coming from Proxmox hot off the press. They have released a new import wizard to migrate VMware virtual machines and it is available…
Best Free Hypervisors Now That VMware ESXi Free Edition is Dead
In case you haven’t heard, VMware “by Broadcom” has killed free ESXi. So, it is no longer a viable option for those looking for the best free hypervisor. It is…
Nested ESXi install in Proxmox: Step-by-Step
If you have a Proxmox VE server in your home lab or production environment and want to play around with VMware ESXi, you can easily do that with Proxmox nested…
Top Home Lab Mistakes to Avoid
Mistakes when it comes to home labs are inevitable. In fact, I have learned over the years they are simply part of the learning experience. Testing things out or trying…
Best Hypervisor for Home Lab in 2023
If you are looking to install a hypervisor in the home lab, there are a lot of options to choose from for the home labber. We will look at open…
ESXi Change Hostname with GUI and Command Line
When it comes to the day-to-day management of VMware ESXi hosts, there are many activities a VI admin may need to carry out with ESXi hosts in the environment. While…
New VMware VMSA-2022-0004 security vulnerability Affects ESXi Workstation Pro and others
New VMware VMSA-2022-0004 security vulnerability Affects ESXi Workstation Pro and others. Yesterday, VMware released news of high-severity security vulnerabilities that affect core products across the board. The products affected include:…