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Introduction VMware ESXi is a critical component of modern data centers, and ensuring its security is paramount. In March 2025, Broadcom’s security team identified critical vulnerabilities in ESXi 8.x, requiring immediate patching. If left unpatched, these vulnerabilities could expose your ESXi hosts to potential remote code execution (RCE), unauthorized access, and VM escape attacks. This … Read more
VMware vSphere 8: Update Mania! Latest Editions, Security Fixes, and Resolved Issues VMware vSphere 8, the industry-leading virtualization platform for building cloud-native applications, continues its rapid evolution with the recent release of Update 2. This update arrives under the ownership of Broadcom following the company’s acquisition of VMware in late 2021. While the acquisition’s long-term … Read more
VMware Performance Optimization: Tips for Enhancing Virtual Machine Speed In the world of virtualization, VMware has emerged as a powerful platform for running multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical server. However, ensuring optimal performance and speed for these virtual machines is crucial for a smooth and efficient computing experience. In this article, we … Read more
Building a new SQL cluster in vCenter requires careful planning and consideration of several factors. Here’s a comprehensive guide covering prerequisites, questions to ask the customer, and recommendations for a highly utilized SQL cluster. Pre-Requisites: Hardware Resources: Ensure that the host servers have adequate CPU, memory, and storage resources to handle the expected workload. Consider … Read more
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