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Optimizing vCPU Configuration for Enhanced Performance on VMware ESXi

In a virtualized environment, proper configuration of virtual CPUs (vCPUs) is crucial to ensure optimal performance and resource utilization. One aspect of vCPU configuration is the distribution of sockets and cores, which can significantly impact the performance of applications running on virtual machines (VMs). This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of vCPU configuration… Read More »

vSAN Hybrid vs All Flash difference you should know

vSAN Hybrid vs All Flash difference you should know: vSAN Hybrid and All-Flash are two different configurations of VMware’s vSAN technology, which is a software-defined storage solution for VMware virtualized environments. Both options have their own advantages and disadvantages, and the right choice for a remote site will depend on the specific requirements and budget… Read More »

System Error 53 on Windows, how to fix this?

System Error 53 is a common error that occurs in Windows when trying to access a shared network resource such as a printer, file share, or network drive. This error occurs when the network path specified in the command is not found, indicating that the system is unable to communicate with the remote server. Here’s… Read More »

Dell VxRail Hyper-converged infrastructure solution

Dell VxRail is a hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solution that is designed to simplify and streamline IT operations while delivering high performance and scalability. It is a joint product from Dell EMC and VMware, providing customers with an all-in-one solution that combines compute, storage, and networking in a single platform. VxRail is ideal for organizations of… Read More »

Virtual ethernet card Network adapter 1 is not supported – ESXi 7.0.3

“Virtual ethernet card ‘Network adapter 1’ is not supported. This is not a limitation of the host in general, but of the virtual machine’s configured guest OS on the selected host” This error message is indicating that the virtual Ethernet card, “Network adapter 1,” is not supported in the current configuration of the virtual machine’s… Read More »