Virtualization is the technology that creates virtual versions of hardware, operating systems, or networks, enabling efficient resource use, scalability, and simplified IT management
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In this article, you will learn how to create a bootable USB on MAC: Proxmox VE Setup. Proxmox Virtualization Environment (VE) is a powerful open-source virtualisation platform that delivers a cost-effective yet feature-rich alternative to ESXi. It enables users to run both KVM virtual machines and LXC containers, offering flexibility for diverse workloads. Please see…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to Shrink and Compact Virtual Hard Disks in Hyper-V. When you create a new virtual machine in Hyper-V Manager, the virtual hard disk is either the size you specify or the default 127GB. However, not all VMs require the allocated storage space. Please see Hyper V Disk allocation:…
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In this article, I take you through how to deploy Azure Virtual Desktop in Azure Portal. In the current hybrid work landscape, companies are looking for efficient, secure, and scalable virtual desktop solutions. Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) offers a cloud-based virtualization platform that supports remote work while minimizing reliance on on-premises infrastructure. This article delves…
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In the last article, we discussed how to “Run Hype-V on Windows 11 and Install Windows OS via PXE Boot“. This can be done in many ways including using the Windows control panel, PowerShell or using the Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management tool (DISM). But in this article, we shall discuss How to uninstall Hyper-V on…
Hyper-V is a powerful feature in Windows 11 that allows you to create and run virtual machines (VMs) on your PC. With Hyper-V, you can run multiple operating systems, including different versions of Windows and Linux, all on one device. It’s a handy tool for IT pros, developers, and anyone who wants to test software…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to “fix PXE Boot Stuck or No Boot Image was found for HyperV VM. The bootloader did not find any operating system”. This means that the bootloader could not find a bootable image from the network to boot the VM. Please see Linux Boot Process Explained Step by…
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In this article, we will discuss how to “Analyse Disk with Treesize: Defragment and Shrink VMware Workstation VM Disks”. If you’re looking to improve VM performance, defragmenting is the way to go. If you are trying to free up disk space on the host, compacting (shrinking) or disk clean up will be appropriate. Please see…
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While we have discussed steps to perform shared folders or copying data between a virtual machine and the host system. In this article, we will discuss how to “Map and disconnect virtual disk in VMware Workstation”. This means that you can map a virtual disk directly to the host system. This approach allows you to…
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In this article, we shall discuss how to configure Autologin for VM in VMware Workstation. The autologin feature is a convenient option you can set up for a VM in VMware Workstation. Once configured, this feature allows you to log into the VM automatically each time you boot it up. Please see How to install…
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In this article, we will discuss “Monitoring Synology with Prometheus and Grafana”. We will be utilizing Portainer which is a lightweight/open-source management solution designed to simplify working with Docker containers instead of working with the Container Manager on Synology itself. Please see How to use Prometheus for Monitoring, how to Install Grafana on Windows and…
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Hyper-V is Microsoft’s hardware virtualization solution that enables one to create and run a software version of a computers referred to as virtual machines (VMs). Each VM acts like a separate PC, running its own operating system and programs. In this article, we may get an error “Could not connect to the virtual machine try to connect…
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A Synthetic SCSI Controller refers to a virtual storage controller used in virtualization environments found in hypervisors like VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or other virtualization platforms. This controller emulates a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) controller in software rather than being a physical hardware device. In this article, we shall discuss how to resolve an…
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