How to Fix ESXi Host Freezes and Unresponsive VMs After Windows Server 2025 Update If you’re running Windows Server 2025 virtual machines on VMware ESXi, you may encounter issues where the ESXi host begins freezing, VMs become unresponsive, or performance degrades after applying recent Windows updates. This is known issue and has reported across lab, […]
Troubleshooting VMware ESXi: Fixing the CVE-2024-37085 Vulnerability & Storage/Path Issues Introduction As infrastructure engineers managing large VMware environments (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter), staying ahead of both security vulnerabilities and storage/path performance issues is critical. In this article we’ll cover two major problem-areas The highly publicized CVE‑2024‑37085 vulnerability (domain-joined ESXi hosts) Common storage / All Path Down
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ESXi, Security Vulnerability, Troubleshooting
How to Upgrade VMware ESXi Host from 7.0.3 to 8.0.3: Step-by-Step Guide Upgrading VMware ESXi host from version 7.0.3 to 8.0.3 is a crucial step in maintaining a secure, efficient, and modern virtualization infrastructure. If you manage VMware environments in enterprises or service delivery setups, this upgrade ensures compatibility with vCenter Server 8.0 Update 3,
Introduction When upgrading VMware ESXi 7.0 to 8.0 on Dell PowerEdge or HPE ProLiant servers you may encounter an error indicating missing VIB dependencies. This issue usually occurs when the upgrade process attempts to remove or replace hardware drivers that depend on outdated VMware APIs or legacy VIBs. Since these older components are no longer
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ESXi, KB Articles, Troubleshooting
Introduction VMware administrators frequently manage and update ESXi hosts, and this process often involves installing or updating VIBs (vSphere Installation Bundles). However, one common and frustrating error you may encounter is Cannot download VIB ”. This might be because of network issues or the specified VIB does not exist or does not have a proper
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VMware, ESXi, KB Articles, Troubleshooting, vSphere
How to Create ESXi Host Memory Dump. VMware ESXi is a popular hypervisor commonly used worldwide . When a security issue or performance problem arises, capturing the memory of an ESXi host is crucial for thorough forensic analysis. Whether you are looking into malware, rootkits, or an unexpected crash, knowing how to dump ESXi memory
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ESXi, Troubleshooting
Understanding ESXi PSOD and Troubleshooting them Encountering an ESXi PSOD (Purple Screen of Death) can be both alarming and disruptive. Unlike the more familiar Windows BSOD, the ESXi PSOD not only halts operations but also indicates deeper hardware or kernel-level issues that require immediate attention. In this article, we will explore what is ESXi PSOD
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vSphere, ESXi, VMware
VMware ESXi is a bare-metal type 1 hypervisor that runs directly on server hardware to host virtual machines. Managing ESXi hosts often requires using the ESXi Shell or SSH to execute commands for configuration, troubleshooting, and monitoring porpoises. SSH and the CLI are the fastest and sometimes the only way to get things done,
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VMware, ESXi
Introduction In the rapidly evolving landscape of IT infrastructure, virtualization remains at the core of enterprise environments. VMware, a leader in virtualization, offers two key components that power the majority of on-premise and hybrid cloud environments- vCenter Server and ESXi. With the release of vSphere 8.0, VMware brings significant improvements over the 7.0 version, particularly
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ESXi, vSphere
Introduction When you managing VMware vSphere, sometimes you may see your ESXi hosts marked as Disconnected in vCenter. One of the most common problems VMware administrators face is when an ESXi host gets disconnected from vCenter due to an IP address conflict. This issue not only disrupts connectivity but can also put your virtual
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VMware, ESXi