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Category: Virtualization

Virtualization is the technology that creates virtual versions of hardware, operating systems, or networks, enabling efficient resource use, scalability, and simplified IT management

How to install ESXi on VirtualBox

Posted on 19/01/202411/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to install ESXi on VirtualBox
How to install ESXi on VirtualBox

VirtualBox is a powerful virtualisation product for enterprise as well as home use. VirtualBox isn’t only rich in functionalities, but also the only professional solution that is freely available as Open Source Software under the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 3. In this artilce, we will show you how to install…

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Various ways to copy files from host to VMware Workstation VM

Posted on 16/01/202411/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Various ways to copy files from host to VMware Workstation VM
Various ways to copy files from host to VMware Workstation VM

VMware Workstation is the industry standard desktop hypervisor for running virtual machines on Linux or Windows PCs. It has multiple licensing options depending on your use case. In this article, you will learn the various ways to copy files from host to VMware Workstation VM. Please see how to Copy Deployment Share between Servers without…

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How to Fix The Virtual Desktop is Not Sysprep Generalized

Posted on 26/11/202311/08/2026 Imoh Etuk By Imoh Etuk No Comments on How to Fix The Virtual Desktop is Not Sysprep Generalized
How to Fix The Virtual Desktop is Not Sysprep Generalized

In this post, I will show you how to fix the virtual desktop is not Sysprep generalized. You will likely experience this issue when deploying a Windows image to new PCs and when also deploying virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). IT administrators must first generalize a Windows image before they can distribute it to new PCs. Please…

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Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

How to Create VDI Collections on Windows Server 2022

Posted on 25/11/202311/08/2026 Imoh Etuk By Imoh Etuk 6 Comments on How to Create VDI Collections on Windows Server 2022
How to Create VDI Collections on Windows Server 2022

In this post, I will show you how to create VDI collections on Windows Server 2022. VDI, which stands for Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, is a technology that enables users to access a virtualized desktop environment hosted on a remote server or data centre. VDI users can access these resources remotely through a network connection. Please…

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Network | Monitoring, Virtualization, Web Server, Windows, Windows Server

How to Create Hyper-V Virtual Switch

Posted on 12/11/202311/08/2026 Imoh Etuk By Imoh Etuk No Comments on How to Create Hyper-V Virtual Switch
How to Create Hyper-V Virtual Switch

In this post, I show you how to create a virtual switch for your Hyper-V virtual machine. Hyper-V is Microsoft’s hardware virtualization tool that is included as a feature in Windows Server, Windows 10/11 Pro, and Enterprise editions. They run on a physical machine and access computing resources through software called a hypervisor. Most organizations…

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Network | Monitoring, Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

Fix VMware vCenter converter standalone started but not running

Posted on 26/10/202311/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Fix VMware vCenter converter standalone started but not running
Fix VMware vCenter converter standalone started but not running

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone enables the automation of creating VMware virtual machines from physical machines (running Windows and Linux) and other virtual machine formats etc. Through the intuitive wizard-driven interface and a centralized management console. VMware Converter Standalone can quickly and reliably convert multiple local and remote physical machines without any disruptions or downtime. This…

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The VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed

Posted on 25/10/202311/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on The VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed
The VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed

VMware Workstation is an excellent choice for learning, testing, and development purposes. It provides a user-friendly interface for setting up and managing VMs, making it accessible to a broader audience compared to its enterprise-level solutions. In this article, you shall learn how to fix “the VM appears to be in use: Taking ownership failed”. Please…

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Network cable Unplugged: Fix VMware “Warning – Multiple default gateways are intended to provide redundancy to a single network

Posted on 17/10/202311/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Network cable Unplugged: Fix VMware “Warning – Multiple default gateways are intended to provide redundancy to a single network
Network cable Unplugged: Fix VMware “Warning – Multiple default gateways are intended to provide redundancy to a single network

Virtual Network Editor is a VMware network configuration program used to configure the network settings of multiple VMs. In this article, we shall discuss steps to resolve “Network Cable Unplugged: Fix VMware “Warning – Multiple default gateways are intended to provide redundancy to a single network”. Please see how to View RDP Configuration Settings: Connect…

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Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

How to fix “The process cannot access the file because another process has locked a portion of the file”

Posted on 17/10/202311/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to fix “The process cannot access the file because another process has locked a portion of the file”
How to fix “The process cannot access the file because another process has locked a portion of the file”

VMware Workstation is a virtualization software that allows you to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical host. This virtualization solution is often used by System Administrators developers, and software testers. Please see how to Create or delete snapshots on VMware Workstation, and How to install Windows Server 2022 on VMware Workstation. In…

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Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

Great details on VMware Tech Showcase

Posted on 30/08/202314/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on Great details on VMware Tech Showcase
Great details on VMware Tech Showcase

The VMware Tech Showcase program was launched in order to ensure VMware, its customers and partners to work closely together on our latest innovative technology offerings. The goal is to enable customers to try out and provide feedback on new services before deployment (delivered into production). Here are some exciting articles: Why you should attend VeeamOn 2023,…

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How to Create Shared Folder in Windows Sandbox

Posted on 20/08/202314/08/2026 Temitope Odemo By Temitope Odemo No Comments on How to Create Shared Folder in Windows Sandbox
How to Create Shared Folder in Windows Sandbox

One feature that I personally like from Microsoft is the Windows Sandbox which comes with the latest Windows 10 update. The value of this sandbox cannot be under-emphasized as it allows you to launch your Windows in a virtual environment so that you can test any untrusted applications before installing them on your system or…

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Virtualization, Windows

How to run Windows 11 on HyperV

Posted on 21/06/202314/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to run Windows 11 on HyperV
How to run Windows 11 on HyperV

Windows 11 enables us to get the most protection from advanced attacks out of the box with the requirement of a TPM 2.0 chip to help ensure they benefit from security backed by a hardware root-of-trust. You may want to see Measured Boot, Secure Boot, Trusted Boot, and Early Launch Anti-Malware: How to secure the Windows…

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Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server

How to Compact Virtual Hard Disks on VMware

Posted on 08/06/202314/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to Compact Virtual Hard Disks on VMware
How to Compact Virtual Hard Disks on VMware

Compacting a virtual hard disk can reclaim unused space in the virtual disk. Modern disks and operating systems are much more efficient at managing disk space than in the recent past. Therefore, do not expect the compacting procedure to return large amounts of disk space to the host drive. In this article, I will be…

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