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Security
Remote Desktop Multi-factor Authentication with ThinMan Smart Identity
Modern security is based around verifying and only granting access to critical systems once identity has been verified. Attackers realize that compromising a user’s identity provides easy access to sensitive systems. Therefore, businesses must do their due diligence to protect…
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vRealize Suite
vRealize Automation SaltStack Config Installation using vRSLCM
Back in VMworld 2020, VMware announced the acquisition of SaltStack, the enterprise offering of the Salt automation platform. Since then, it has been integrated with the vRealize Automation solution with SaltStack Config. You can still download the free CLI Salt…
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Security
RDP vs SSH – Which should you choose?
Remote access is one of the most powerful tools in the toolbelt of an IT admin or helpdesk technician as it allows an IT worker to remotely access, configure, and administrate systems, regardless of whether they are physically near the…
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Security
Runecast 6.2 Released New Features with Container Image Scanning and GCP support
I have written many times about the Runecast Analyzer solution that years ago started as a vSphere-only tool. However, now Runecast is a multi-faceted cybersecurity and compliance tool in addition to providing best practices recommendations and remediations across multiple environments,…
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Backup Software
BDRSuite v5.3 Released New Features with Integrity Checks on VMware ESXi
There is a wide range of data protection solutions on the market. However, there are a few that I would recommend to organizations looking for an all-in-one solution to protect their data wherever data exists – on-premises, public cloud, and…
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home lab
Home Lab virtualization software I use
Those who have followed my site and Youtube channel know that I am passionate about home lab environments. It has gone a long way toward helping me to sharpen my skills with various platforms, solutions, proof-of-concept environments, and other purposes.…
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Backup Software
NAKIVO Backup and Replication v10.7 Beta Released New Features
NAKIVO continues to deliver great new features and enhancements as part of its regular beta and GA release cadence. It is apparent that, like most backup vendors, they have their eyes set on the clouds with new features that deliver…
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Cloud
What is Microsoft Entra and what does it do?
The Microsoft cloud ecosystem is continually evolving, often introducing new features and capabilities. Microsoft is continuing to evolve its cloud offering and ecosystem with features to help organizations have the tools needed to streamline very difficult and often complex challenges…
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Security
VMware affected by Retbleed Spectre variant – VMSA-2022-0020
Well, if you thought that Spectre and Meltdown (security nightmare blasts from the past) were dead, think again. There is a new data-leaking Retbleed Spectre variant that is yet another Spectre-based speculative-execution attack that allows attackers to expose secrets within…
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vSphere 7
What’s new in VMware vCenter Server 7.0 Update 3f and ESXi 7.0 Update 3f
Guys heads up. There is a new vCenter Server update and ESXi hosts update to take note of. The new vCenter Server 7.0 Update 3f release and ESXi 7.0 Update 3f release take care of quite a few security vulnerabilities.…
