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Kevin Soltow
  • Kevin Soltow
  • June 20, 2023

ESXi is free… So why would you buy an ESXi anyway?

Most admins know that VMware offers Free and Evaluation versions of their hypervisor. However, there are still some nuances that explain why people would actually buy ESXi.
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Brandon Lee
  • Brandon Lee
  • June 15, 2023

Windows 365 Boot

As demand grows, Microsoft engineers keep enhancing and developing their cloud solutions so that they fulfill the needs of the hybrid workforce. Windows 365 Boot is an enhancement to Windows 11 that allows users to log into their Windows 365 Cloud PC directly, bypassing Windows UI.
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Volodymyr Khrystenko
  • Volodymyr Khrystenko
  • June 13, 2023

Linux NVMe-oF Initiator and StarWind NVMe-oF Initiator for Windows: Performance Comparison Part 2.1

Previously, we compared the performance of NVMe-oF Initiators for Linux and Windows. Time to try that again with an updated StarWind NVMe-oF Initiator for Windows.
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Dmitriy Dolgiy
  • Dmitriy Dolgiy
  • June 8, 2023

Virtual Machine Storage – File vs Block [Part 1]: SMB & NFS vs iSCSI & NVMe-oF

Dive into the world of VM storage in Windows Server Hyper-V! Discover the differences between file and block storage protocols, and their impact on VM performance. From SMB3 and iSCSI to NVMe-oF, learn which protocol suits your needs best.
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Brandon Lee
  • Brandon Lee
  • June 6, 2023

Microsoft Azure Firewall – Unveiling the Latest Preview Features

Are you looking for robust and scalable cybersecurity solutions for your business? Look no further! Introducing Microsoft Azure Firewall, a game-changer in cloud-native network security. With its suite of advanced features and preview capabilities, Azure Firewall offers unparalleled threat protection and performance.
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Orest Lesyuk
  • Orest Lesyuk
  • June 1, 2023

P2V: Physical to Virtual machine migration. Disk2vhd VS StarWind V2V Converter 

A complete guide to P2V migration: reasons to migrate, P2V benefits, and use cases. Comparison between physical to virtual migration tools Disk2VHD VS StarWind V2V Converter.
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Alex Samoylenko
  • Alex Samoylenko
  • May 30, 2023

Configuration Profiles in VMware vSphere 8 Update 1: Why Do We Need It and How Does it Work?

As the flagship product of VMware, the vSphere platform is in constant development. Just recently, the first update of VMware vSphere 8 has been released, which contains many useful features.
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Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • May 25, 2023

vSphere 8.0 Update 1 Configuration Profiles

Great news for vSphere admins! vSphere 8.0 Update 1 Configuration Profiles, your go-to solution for cluster-level host configuration, is now generally available. With this update in place, you can effortlessly manage ESXi host configuration across clusters using JSON files and API calls.
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Brandon Lee
  • Brandon Lee
  • May 23, 2023

PowerCLI 13.1 Released – New Features

VMware PowerCLI 13.1 has just been released, and it’s packed with incredible new features and enhancements that will revolutionize your vSphere environments. It’s a must-have tool for VMware admins and developers worldwide. And the best part? It’s free!
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