Category: Vmware
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Migrating VMs from VMware ESXi to Proxmox
The recently released Proxmox VE 8.2 hypervisor has a built-in wizard for importing virtual machines directly from VMware ESXi hosts. This post explains several scenarios of migrating VMs from VMware ESXi (vCenter) to the Proxmox host. Importing VMware ESXi Virtual Machines to Proxmox Let’s look at how to migrate a configured VM from an ESXi…
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How to Establish SSH Key-Based Authentication on VMware ESXi
You can set up SSH key-based authentication for logging into VMware ESXi hosts, bypassing the need for a username and password. This proves beneficial for managed remote access to an ESXi host via external script usage (such as triggering a shutdown command for ESXi during a UPS power outage event), or when you need to…
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Understanding VMware vSphere: Editions, Licenses, and Pricing for the SMB Market
Following Broadcom’s takeover of VMware, the new owner significantly streamlined the portfolio, primarily selling products through bundles to large companies. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often only require vSphere, of which there are now only a few editions available. The Essentials Plus Kit often turns out to be the most expensive due to the…
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Step-by-step Guide: How to Add an ESXi Host to VMware vCenter Server (vCSA)
Let’s examine how to incorporate a standalone host with an ESXi hypervisor into the VMware vCenter Server (vCSA) for administrative centralization and utilization in cluster setups. Establish a connection to the vCenter Server by launching the vSphere Client URL in your internet browser (https://vcenter_server_fqdg_or_ip/ui). Choose the datacenter, folder, or cluster where you intend to introduce…
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Step-by-Step Guide: Enabling Copy and Paste on a VMware Virtual Machine
For security reasons, the clipboard is disabled by default in the VMware vSphere Client. This means that you cannot use copy/paste operations between the OS and your computer when you are connected to the VMware virtual machine console. This article explains how to enable clipboard copy and paste for a VMware VM. Copy, Paste, Drag-and-Drop…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Virtual Machine on VMWare ESXi
This article shows how to create a new virtual machine on a VMware ESXi host and install a guest operating system from an ISO image. Let’s see how to create a virtual machine from the vSphere Client web interface or by using PowerShell commands. Create a Virtual Machine with VMware Web Client Suppose you’ve already…