#vmware

#vmware

Broadcom reintroduces the free VMware vSphere Hypervisor 8.0, enhancing accessibility for users after previous licensing changes.

VMware Workstation and Fusion are now completely free for all users, enhancing accessibility while maintaining functionality without troubleshooting support.

VMware has reintroduced a free hypervisor option, allowing entry-level access to virtual infrastructure.

NetApp aims to support VMware customers by offering migration and auditing services to mitigate rising licensing costs.

VMware has launched the beta for vSphere Foundation 9, focusing on software-defined compute and storage for VMs and containers.

Kubecon highlighted the increasing relevance of virtual machines amid Kubernetes dominance, reflecting challenges in VM-to-container migration.

The acquisition of VMware has intensified discussions about the coexistence of VMs and containers in cloud management.

Broadcom is enhancing VMware Cloud Foundation with new services to simplify IT infrastructure management and integration.

Pure Storage's Portworx Enterprise 3.3 enables companies to run both VMs and containers on Kubernetes.

More than half of VMware customers are contemplating leaving under Broadcom's leadership due to price hikes and service dissatisfaction.

Broadcom quoted AT&T a 1,050% price hike for VMware offerings amid a legal dispute over support renewals and contractual obligations.

vSAN Max enhances storage flexibility for vSphere by disaggregating storage and compute, overcoming traditional hyper-converged limitations.

VMware Tools is essential for optimizing virtual machine performance and usability.

VMware Tools enhances virtual machine performance and management, enabling features such as improved graphics and automation tasks.

VMware issued a second patch for critical vulnerabilities in vCenter Server, emphasizing the urgent need for users to apply the fixes immediately.

Ransomware attacks targeting VMware ESXi servers saw a significant increase in 2024, with average ransom demands reaching $5 million.

VMware vCenter 5.5 requires configuration to allow domain users access, differing from prior versions.

vCenter 5.5 requires explicit permission management for domain users, unlike versions 5.1 and earlier.

To use a domain account, configure permissions through the vSphere Web Client.

VMware vCenter 5.5 changed default domain admin permissions, requiring manual configuration for domain account access.

Domain admins' access to ESXi hosts is restricted in vCenter 5.5, requiring proper permissions setup in the vSphere Web Client.

Broadcom fixed five high-severity flaws in VMware tools, addressing critical information disclosure vulnerabilities.

Sovereign clouds provide localized data control and compliance, essential for businesses navigating the complexities of jurisdiction and data residency.

Rackspace is migrating from VMware to Platform9's Private Cloud Director for better cost efficiency and performance.

Transitioning from VMware is a complex endeavor requiring significant time and resources, often underestimated by organizations.

Continent 8 has transitioned from VMware to Nutanix HCI for operational and strategic alignment.

VMware ESXi devices are highly targeted by hackers due to under-monitoring and inherent vulnerabilities.

VMWare Fusion has a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-38811) allowing code execution that requires immediate attention from users.

VMware enhances Cloud Foundation with new Advanced Services focusing on application development, cybersecurity, and sovereign cloud migration.

VMware is enhancing its vDefend security portfolio with generative AI for better threat management and user-friendly insights.

Generative AI will provide actionable insights and quick remediation options for high-priority alerts in security operations.

AWS launched Amazon Elastic VMware Service, enabling customers to run VMware workloads in AWS with simplified deployment and migration.

Single-Node OpenShift simplifies deployment by allowing a fully-featured cluster on a single machine, supported by comprehensive documentation.

ITQ's new service enables secure AI development while maintaining data ownership, addressing concerns about sensitive data in public cloud infrastructures.

VMware sees cloud repatriation as a key opportunity due to rising cloud costs pushing enterprises back to private setups.