n w Essential tools and commands for VMware vulnerability scanning VMware environments require specialized tools and commands for effective vulnerability scanning. Here is an overview of the leading tools, commands, and best practices for detecting security gaps in ESXi hosts, vCenter, and VMware Tools in 2025. Top Vulnerability Scanning Tools Tenable Nessus: Powerful for scanning […]
What Is a Standard Switch and Distributed Switch in VMware vSphere When you set up VMware’s ESXi hypervisors and vCenter, networking between virtual machines (VMs) and hosts is handled by virtual switches. There are two main types of virtual switches in VMware environment: vSphere Standard Switch (VSS), also called “Standard Switch” vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS),
In VMware automation, PowerCLI 13 is a powerful toolset that brings new capabilities, especially with the ImageBuilder module that lets you customize ESXi images. Since PowerCLI 13, a key requirement has been introduced. ImageBuilder now relies on Python 3.7 or later, making setup a bit more involved but still straightforward. If you want to build
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Replace SSL Certificate for VMware vCloud Usage Meter 4.8 When you first deploy vCloud Usage Meter, the appliance automatically generates a self-signed SSL certificate.If you access the vCloud Usage Meter web interface over HTTPS for the first time, your browser will prompt you to manually trust this certificate. For better security and trust, or certificate
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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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Published on: July 29, 2025Advisory ID: VMSA-2025-0014Severity: Moderate (CVSS Score 4.4)Products Affected: VMware vCenter Server, Cloud Foundation, Telco Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Introduction Broadcom has released a new security advisory—VMSA-2025-0014—to address a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability affecting VMware vCenter Server. This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-41241. The flaw has been classified as moderate severity, with CVSSv3 base
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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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VMware Cloud on AWS is a top hybrid cloud solution that combines VMware’s reliable virtualization features with the extensive reach and innovation of Amazon Web Services. This partnership allows businesses to easily extend or move their on-premises environments to the cloud. It ensures consistent operations, speeds up modernization, and provides dependable performance across their hybrid
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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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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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