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🔐 Check VMware ESXi Hosts for Ransomware Protection with PowerCLI
Cybersecurity threats, especially ransomware, are constantly evolving, so it’s important to regularly audit your ESXi hosts to ensure they have the proper protections enabled. Today I want to share a simple but effective PowerCLI script, Get-RansomwareProtectionStatus, that quickly checks your VMware hosts for important ransomware-related security configurations. 🚀 What This Script DoesThis script focuses on…
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Step by Step vCenter Server 9.0 Installation with Screenshots
In this post, I’ll walk you through the installation step by step, with screenshots for every important click along the way. Whether you’re setting up a lab or preparing for production, these pictures will make sure you don’t miss a thing. Let’s dive in! Mount ISO image and run installer Deploy new vCenter Server Check…
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VCF 9 – How to download files for Installer offline depot and how to download all files with vcf-download-tool
The VCF Download Tool is a handy CLI that makes grabbing and managing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) bits a breeze. You’ll get commands to download, upload, list, and clean up binaries and metadata for your VCF releases, plus easy setup, teardown, and running of the Update Manager Download Service (UMDS). In short, it’s your one-stop…
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vNIC Speed Management with powershell (PowerCLI)
Managing virtual network interfaces (vNICs) effectively is crucial for VMware administrators who want to optimize their virtual infrastructure. It’s important to note that modifying a VM’s in-guest virtual networking adapter link speed addresses OS or application-level limitations related to the default detected 10Gb speed of the vmxnet3 adapter. However, keep in mind that the actual…
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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Hands-on Labs
Discover the new VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Hands-on Labs – 100% free to use and ready to go with zero setup required. direct link to new labs -> https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog?catalogs=VCF%209.0%20GA There is a 5 new VCF9 labs Here’s what you’ll dive into: more info in official blog here: https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2025/06/19/vmware-cloud-foundation-9-0-hands-on-labs-dive-in-and-unlock-your-potential/
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VMUG Czech Republic: Deep Dive into VCF Networking, Kubernetes Integration, and Cybersecurity
On an inspiring day at Greenpoint Prague, we gathered for the VMware User Group (VMUG) Czech Republic event, which I had the pleasure of organizing alongside Josef Zach. The venue buzzed with energy as we eagerly anticipated a day filled with insightful sessions and vibrant networking. The day started strong with Karel Novak‘s compelling session,…
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VMUG Connect 2025 Recap: From Brewery Chats to Certification Success!
Just got back from VMUG Connect 2025 in Saint Louis, and what an incredible experience it was! From the moment I landed, the energy was buzzing, and kicking off the event at the pre-connect gathering in a Budweiser brewery set the perfect casual tone to network and catch up with friends and peers from around…
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My VMUG Leader Summit 2025 Experience in Saint Louis!
I recently had the fantastic opportunity to travel from the Czech Republic to Saint Louis, USA, for the 2025 VMUG Leader Summit. As a proud Czech Republic VMUG Leader, this journey was particularly exciting for me—filled with long flights, amazing people, and tons of great insights. My trip began in Prague, with stopovers in Amsterdam…
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How to Suppress ESXi Shell Warnings with PowerCLI
If you’re managing VMware environments, you might occasionally run into persistent shell warning alerts in your ESXi hosts. Thankfully, you can quickly find and suppress these warnings with a bit of PowerCLI magic. Check for ESXi Hosts with Shell Warnings Show the actual advanced settings on all hosts. Log into vCenter using PowerCLI and run…
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How to Quickly Check/Backup ESXi Host TPM Encryption Recovery Key Using PowerCLI
Managing encryption across multiple ESXi hosts can be a bit of a hassle. But don’t worry. I’ve got a simple PowerCLI script that’ll save you time and headaches by quickly retrieving encryption status and recovery keys from your VMware environment. Why Do You Need This? Ensuring your ESXi hosts are correctly encrypted is essential for…
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- Upgrading from vSphere 8.x with Standalone Aria…Upgrading from vSphere 8.x with Standalone Aria Operations to VCF 9.0 Upgrading from vSphere 8.x with Standalone Aria… An overview of the upgrade path for upgrading a vSphere 8.x environment that is running with a standalone Aria Operations instance to a VCF 9.0 Fleet. Broadcom Social Media Advocacy
- Comprehensive VCF 9 Upgrade Paths OverviewComprehensive VCF 9 Upgrade Paths Overview Comprehensive VCF 9 Upgrade Paths Overview An comprehensive overview of the common upgrade paths for upgrading from vSphere 8.x and VCF 5.x to VCF 9.0. Broadcom Social Media Advocacy
- Why I believe in VMware and their strategy!Why I believe in VMware and their strategy! Over the past 2 weeks I was a guest at Broadcom in Las Vegas, London and Prague… And on my last flight, I wrote down the following: My thoughts on why I believe in VMware! Broadcom Social Media Advocacy
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