Author: Piotr Tarnawski
Automating VCF Readiness: From Spreadsheets to CI/CD
Deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) into a “Brownfield” environment is notoriously unforgiving. Unlike a fresh install, a brownfield deployment requires your existing ESXi hosts to…
vCenter Server CVE-2024-37079 Is Now Getting Weaponized in Ransomware Campaigns (Patch Like You Mean It)
f your vCenter patching has been sitting in the “next maintenance window” pile since 2024… that window just closed. VMware by Broadcom has confirmed in-the-wild…
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…
