I was attending a Zoom presentation recently about Platform Engineering 2.0 and how infrastructure needs to evolve for the AI era. The session focused on something that I think many infrastructure engineers, cloud architects, and platform teams are already feeling: Platform Engineering 1.0 got us this far, but it will not be enough for what…
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Ditching External KMS: The AngrySysOps Guide to vSphere Native Key Provider
Let’s be honest: managing external Key Management Servers (KMS) for vSphere VM encryption has always been a massive pain. You have to stand up extra infrastructure, pay extortionate licensing fees, and pray the connection between vCenter and your KMS doesn’t randomly drop. VMware finally threw us a bone in vSphere 7.0 Update 2 by introducing…
Read moreVMware Workstation and Fusion 26H1 Are Here: 64-Bit Workstation, Better VM Visibility, and ARM ESXi Connectivity
VMware Workstation and Fusion 26H1 Are Here: 64-Bit Workstation, Better VM Visibility, and ARM ESXi Connectivity VMware has announced the general availability of VMware Workstation 26H1 and VMware Fusion 26H1, bringing another update to its desktop hypervisor lineup. This release is not just a small maintenance refresh. It continues VMware’s move toward calendar-based versioning and…
Read moreWhy 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 to the right people, and have a real voice in how products evolve. That is exactly why I joined Broadcom Rewards. It is not marketing fluff. It is a structured,…
Read moreHelp 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. This is not another exam dump.It is not a certification crammer.It is a platform designed to test how you actually think as an engineer. The lab is now live, functional,…
Read moreVMware vCenter Converter Standalone 9.0 — What’s New, Why It Matters, and How to Use It
TL;DR: VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 9.0 is now GA with support for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0, virtual hardware version 22, full SSL certificates, and—big win for Linux admins—post-clone synchronization for Linux machines with proper XFS CRC & ftype preservation. There’s also Python support in the Converter SDK, refreshed UI icons, and general security hardening.…
Read moreOptimizing VM Network Performance: Adjusting vmxnet3 Link Speed in VMware vSphere 8.0.2+
In VMware vSphere 8.0.2 and later, the default link speed for the vmxnet3 virtual network adapter is 10 Gbps. However, some guest operating systems or applications may not fully utilize this speed or may misinterpret it, causing suboptimal performance. To mitigate this, VMware allows administrators to configure the vmxnet3 adapter’s link speed up to…
Read moreHow to Install Apache CloudStack – Step-by-Step Guide
Apache CloudStack is a powerful open-source cloud management platform used to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines. In this guide, we’ll walk through the steps to install CloudStack on an Ubuntu-based server. ✅ Assumptions: 📦 Step 1: Prepare the System sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -ysudo hostnamectl set-hostname cloudstack-mgmt Enable the…
Read moreHow to get Home Lab Licenses to run either vSphere Standard Edition or VCF
VMUG Advantage is a membership program designed for VMware enthusiasts and IT professionals seeking cost-effective access to training, discounts on certifications, and extended license durations for personal labs. It’s an important piece of the puzzle if you’re looking to move from simply running a single VMware product to deploying a complete Cloud Foundation environment—particularly because…
Read moreHow to Configure Networking in Photon OS from the Command Line
Changing the Hostname To retrieve the current system hostname: netmgr hostname –get To set a new hostname: netmgr hostname –set –name <hostname> Configuring DNS Servers Retrieve the Current DNS Servers netmgr dns_servers –get Set the DNS Mode and Servers You can configure DNS to use either DHCP or a static mode and specify one or…
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