Holiday Project: Bringing AI to my Homelab –...Since AI (Artificial Intelligence) is so hot and I finally had some time over the holidays to work on it and even implement it in my Homelab, I’d like to share with you a quick look at what I did and how I achieved the goal of my … Continue reading Holiday Project: Bringing AI to my Homelab –… →

ESXi Autostart VMs with CLIMaintenance mode is great however, when you have a single ESXi host and you have perfected the perfect VM startup order and you have to place your host into maintenance mode how do you start your VMs in the same order without having to manually do it? In this post, I … Continue reading ESXi Autostart VMs with CLI →

Self-Guided Workshop: vSphere Performance Intro (HOL-2409-21-SDC) Self-Guided Workshop: vSphere Performance Intro...🚀 Elevate your skills with 'Introduction to vSphere Performance (HOL-2409-21-SDC)' in our Self-Guided Workshop. This 1h 30m session, available in multiple languages, offers in-depth insights into optimizing vSphere 8.0. 🌟 Key Modules: ✅ Best Practices in vSphere Performance (30 min) - Beginner ✅ Right-Sizing vSphere … Continue reading Self-Guided Workshop: vSphere Performance Intro… →

VMware Holodeck in a #HomeLabSo since all the announcement’s at VMware Explore 2023 in Vegas I thought it was time to get my lab back in order along with all the latest updates. I noticed during some of the sessions that a project called Holodeck was mentioned and soon found this was a great expansion … Continue reading VMware Holodeck in a #HomeLab →

Netdata VMware vSphere Monitoring ConfigurationMonitor your VMware vSphere environment in real-time with Netdata's cloud-based monitoring solution. Collect data, status metrics, and other metrics like hosts, virtual machines, external databases, and more. VMware Social Media Advocacy

Self-Guided Workshop: VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations (HOL-2433-02-MAP) Self-Guided Workshop: VMware Tanzu for...🧪 Lab: https://via.vmw.com/LabInYT Unlock the full potential of Kubernetes with our self-guided workshop on 'VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations (HOL-2433-02-MAP)'. Over a 1 hour and 30-minute session, available in both English and Portuguese, this workshop offers an in-depth exploration of Tanzu for Kubernetes … Continue reading Self-Guided Workshop: VMware Tanzu for… →

vExpert Applications are open – driftar's BlogThe vExpert applications for 2024 are open now. Nice! But what is this? Some vendors have special programs for the IT folks around the world. These programs are designed for ambassadors and evangelists. Microsoft with its MVP, Veeam with the Vanguards, and many more. VMware Social Media Advocacy

Nested ESXi install in Proxmox: Step-by-StepLearn how to use Proxmox VE for nested ESXi virtualization in your home lab with this step-by-step guide. Learn ESXi clustering and other configurations with nested virtualization. VMware Social Media Advocacy

12 Days of Home LabsWelcome to the… “12 days of Home Labs”! Over the course of the next twelve days, we will be sharing with you some fascinating home lab projects, ideas, and tips that will take your lab to the next level. Whether you are just starting or already an experienced home-labber, we have … Continue reading 12 Days of Home Labs →

Decoding the FBI’s Takedown of BlackCat: A...In an unprecedented move, the FBI, along with the Justice Department, has launched a formidable campaign against one of the world’s most notorious ransomware groups, BlackCat, also known as ALPHV or Noberus. This operation stands out in cybercrime history for its scale and the advanced [...] VMware Social Media … Continue reading Decoding the FBI’s Takedown of BlackCat: A… →