I created ESXi ransomware its scary easy and why you need proper security
As I am sure you have been reading about a lot lately, ESXi ransomware is gaining momentum and is becoming widespread. It means we, as VI admins, must stay sharp…
Author: Brandon Lee
Brandon Lee is the Senior Writer, Engineer and owner at Virtualizationhowto.com, and a 7-time VMware vExpert, with over two decades of experience in Information Technology. Having worked for numerous Fortune 500 companies as well as in various industries, He has extensive experience in various IT segments and is a strong advocate for open source technologies. Brandon holds many industry certifications, loves the outdoors and spending time with family. Also, he goes through the effort of testing and troubleshooting issues, so you don't have to.
VMware Workstation 22H2 New features including Windows 11 and Fast Encryption
Workstation virtualization solutions are powerful in what they can allow you to do in the home lab, production environments, development, and other areas. Recently, VMware just announced VMware Workstation 22H2.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…