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How to disable side-channel mitigations on VMware Workstation

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How to disable side-channel mitigations on VMware Workstation

In this article, you will learn about how to disable side-channel mitigations on VMware Workstation. Recent version of VMware Workstation 17.x “Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks“. The Virtual Machines have side channel mitigations enabled on Windows hosts. See this article on how to install VMware…

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Virtualization

Downgrade VMware Workstation: Fix the Processor does not support xsave on VMware Workstation

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Downgrade VMware Workstation: Fix the Processor does not support xsave on VMware Workstation

In this article, you will learn how to Downgrade VMware Workstation in order to fix the Processor does not support xsave on VMware Workstation. If you installed Workstation 17.5, it appears to have a hard requirement for a Sandy Bridge or later architecture Intel processor that contains the XSAVE instruction. Please see How to upgrade…

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Virtualization

Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks

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Install Workstation Pro 17: Fix failed to initialise library for mounting and unmounting virtual disks

VMware Workstation powers virtualization for optimal system utilization. VMware Workstation uses virtual hard disks to simulate the storage capabilities of physical hard drives within virtual machines. Please see how to fix “Error 0xc1420117: The directory could not be completely unmounted“, how to Mount an ISO image in Windows 10 and 11, and how to install…

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Virtualization, Windows

Various ways to copy files from host to VMware Workstation VM

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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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Virtualization

Fix VMware vCenter converter standalone started but not running

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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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Virtualization

How to Install Windows on VMware Workstation

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How to Install Windows on VMware Workstation

VMware can be used as a desktop hypervisor to manage apps in a local virtualization environment. You can download the VMware Workstation or the Workstation Pro online which depends on your requirements for the sandbox environment you plan to set up. In this quick guide, I will be showing you how to Install Windows 10…

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Windows, Windows Server

How to Compact Virtual Hard Disks on VMware

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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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Virtualization

How to Create a Snapshot on vSphere Web Client

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How to Create a Snapshot on vSphere Web Client

VMware snapshot is a feature in the VMware virtualization program that enables you to create a point-in-time copy of a virtual machine (VM). This will enable you to revert back to your previous state when something detrimental happens. state when needed using the snapshots. But this technology has its limitations as it can not assume…

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Virtualization

How to upgrade VMware Tools in vSphere

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How to upgrade VMware Tools in vSphere

VMware Tools is a suite of utilities that enhances the performance of the virtual machine’s guest operating system. It improves the management of the virtual machine. It is worth noting that, the guest VM can run without VMware Tools. But some core VMware features will not be available until you install VMware Tools. For instance,…

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Virtualization

CVE-2021-31693: VMware Tools for Windows update addresses a denial-of-service vulnerability

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CVE-2021-31693: VMware Tools for Windows update addresses a denial-of-service vulnerability

VMware Tools is a set of services and modules that enable several features in VMware products for better management of guests operating systems and seamless user interactions with them. VMware Tools has the ability to pass messages from the host operating system to the guest operating system. Here are some interesting guides: VMware Workstation states: What…

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Network | Monitoring

3 Ways to Convert VMware VMs to Hyper-V

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3 Ways to Convert VMware VMs to Hyper-V

You might desire to convert VMware VMs to Hyper-V because you are running multiple virtualization. Or looking for a more cost-effective alternative. Here in this article, you will learn 3 different ways to convert VMware to Hyper-V and the best practices before the conversion. Here are some related guides: How To Deploy Azure VMware Solution…

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Backup, Virtualization

CVE-2021-22048: VMware vCenter Server updates address a privilege escalation vulnerability

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CVE-2021-22048: VMware vCenter Server updates address a privilege escalation vulnerability

VMware vCenter Server is advanced server management software that provides a centralized platform for controlling your VMware vSphere environments. It allows you to automate and deliver a virtual infrastructure across the hybrid cloud with confidence. With VMware Center, you gain centralized visibility, simplified and efficient management at scale, and extensibility across the hybrid cloud from a…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Virtualization

VMSA-2022-0026: An arbitrary file read vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations

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VMSA-2022-0026: An arbitrary file read vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations

VMware Aria Operations (formerly VMware vRealize Operations) automates and simplifies IT management with full-stack visibility from physical, virtual and cloud infrastructure including Virtual Machines (VMs) and containers to the applications they support. In this article, we shall discuss how to remediate “VMSA-2022-0026: An arbitrary file read vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations”. Learn about this event…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Virtualization