Author: Piotr Tarnawski
My vExpert Journey — and How It Reshaped My Career
I used to think vExpert was something you apply for after you “make it.” Turns out, for me, it was the opposite. vExpert became the…
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0.2 Is Now GA – Why This Patch Actually Matters
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0.2 has reached General Availability, and while this is officially “just” a patch release, it brings several practical improvements that directly impact…
Why I Joined Broadcom Rewards – And Why You Probably Should Too
Before you read : As someone working closely with Broadcom technologies, I am always looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve, stay connected…
vCenter Is the Crown Jewel: What “Exploitation in the Wild” Really Means for VMware Admins
Before you read : TL;DR: Broadcom confirmed active exploitation of critical VMware vCenter Server vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-38812 / CVE-2024-38813). Separately, threat intel reporting shows China-nexus operators…
Help Shape a New VMware Interview & Knowledge Lab – Experts Wanted
Over the last few months, I have been quietly building something I wish existed earlier in my own career: a practical, interview-focused VMware knowledge lab….
Should You Change or Keep the UUID After Moving a Virtual Machine?
Before you read : Understanding VMware’s “I Moved It / I Copied It” Prompt If you’ve ever moved a virtual machine’s files to a new…
Fixing “Cannot configure identity source due to Failed to probe provider connectivity… Can’t contact LDAP server” in vCenter after LDAPS Certificate Renewal
Before you read : The LDAP certificate has expired, so I wanted to renew it. I received a new certificate from my DA team, and…
Check Your vCenter & ESXi Versions in Seconds (PowerCLI One-Liner Guide)
If you need a quick, reliable way to see which vCenter build you’re on and what versions your ESXi hosts are running, this post is…
It’s Not Too Late to Become a vExpert—Here’s Why I’m Doubling Down
I’m writing this after reading Corey Romero’s new post, “It’s Never Too Late to Become a vExpert!”, and I completely agree with the spirit of…
My X Account (@AngrySysOps) Was Suspended — What Happened and What’s Next
Update: My X Account (@AngrySysOps) Was Suspended — What Happened and What’s Next Date: 4 November 2025TL;DR: My X account @AngrySysOps was suddenly suspended. I’ve…
