Restoring virtual machines (VMs) is a crucial task for any homelab enthusiast or IT professional using a VMware vSphere environment. Whether due to data corruption, accidental deletions, or hardware failures, having a reliable and...
I’m excited to share that, following last year’s success, #vBreakfast will be returning to VMware Explore for the 2024 edition! Like previous years, we’ll kick off bright and early at 7am. While we missed...
It’s that time of year again! VMware Explore 2024 Barcelona is just around the corner, and tech enthusiasts everywhere are booking their trips to Barcelona. But this event is more than just sessions. It’s...
When managing a VMware vSphere homelab, having a reliable backup solution is crucial. Whether you’re testing new software, simulating a production environment, or simply learning, data loss can be a significant setback. Synology Active...
In today’s digital era, cloud platforms like Microsoft 365 (M365) have become indispensable tools for businesses of all sizes. These platforms offer a suite of applications and services designed to enhance productivity, collaboration, and...
As some of you know, I’ve been a Synology fanboy since 2014. My journey with Synology began with a single NAS for hosting my virtual machines on ESXi, and over the years, my homelab...
I’m happy to announce that after a great success last year in the new location, #vBreakfast at VMware Explore will return this year for the 2023 edition. As in the last years we will...
It’s that time of year once again when many people are busy planning their trips to Barcelona for VMware Explore 2023. This also means it’s time to carefully organize your social events and get-togethers....
Everyone with a homelab runs some sort of firewall in their environment. Either as a physical box (Ubiquiti Dream Machine, Sophos SG/XG appliances, pfSense appliances, whitebox firewall) or as a virtual machine on vSphere,...
Giving permission in vCenter outside of the regular administrators is a common practice with my customers. Some business groups needs access for Shutdown/reboot/reset only their VM. Others need access to their whole cluster to...