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 Fixes Boot Device Inaccessible Error on Windows Server 2025 with iSCSI Quick Summary Many administrators running Windows Server 2025 on iSCSI-based boot systems encountered the “boot device inaccessible” error. Microsoft recognized this as a known bug that stopped servers from booting properly after updates. The issue is now fixed with patch KB5051987.
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Windows Server, Troubleshooting
OpenSSH Troubleshooting on Windows Server and Windows 11 OpenSSH on Windows platforms like Windows Server and Windows 11 sometimes encounters issues related to configuration, permissions, updates, and service failures. These problems can disrupt secure remote shell connectivity. Below are real time scenario users face with OpenSSH on Windows environments and how to troubleshoot them to
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Windows Server, Troubleshooting
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 This issue usually occurs when the upgrade process attempts to remove or replace hardware drivers that depend on outdated VMware APIs or legacy VIBs.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
Windows Server 2025 Features, Updates, Issues and Fix Latest Releases→ Windows Server 2025 (the newest LTSC release) became available in November 2024. It brings “security advancements and new hybrid cloud capabilities” on AI-ready platform Microsoft highlights major improvements in virtualization, storage, and networking. for example, “major advancements across the board for Hyper-V, GPU integration, Storage
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Windows Server, Azure, KB Articles, Security Vulnerability, Troubleshooting
Windows updates are crucial for keeping your Windows systems secure, stable, and performing well. However, update failures, rollbacks, and similar problems are frequent issues for IT admins and users. This is especially true for various versions like Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and Windows 11. This detailed article addresses the most common Windows Update issues,