Expanding a disk on a virtual machine is a relatively easy and common daily task to do within your VMware environment.  So it shocked me when I tried to expand the disk on a production VM, and the process was completed with an error but also powered the VM off ..read more

Having an offline printer can be frustrating, especially when printing important documents. But don't worry. With this simple guide, you'll learn step-by-step how to fix the issue and get your printer back online in no time ..read more

Sometimes you need a quick and temporary solution to a problem due to time constraints. Examples that come to mind are putting on a spare tire to get to your following location or using duct tape to fix your glasses. None of these provide a permanent solution, but they accomplish your goal of getting something done quickly ..read more

Recently we were testing out a new RMM tool and were going through the discovery of devices on the network by using SNMP. As we came across an IP that was not getting automatically recognized or categorized properly, we realized it was a Ubiquiti USW-24-PoE switch. No problem with thought and quickly opened up a Putty session and attempted to connect providing the username and password we had in our documentation but it did not work.  ..read more

Now and then, you come across the need to remove an application either by doing an MSI Uninstall or EXE uninstall. While you can manually uninstall an application one by one for a small number of computers, if you have multiple computers, from a few to hundreds, it's not practical to visit every machine either in person or remotely, not to mention coordinate time with the end user. You'll need a quick way to uninstall the software, and one of the quickest ways is to use PowerShell.  ..read more

Are you looking to get started with VMware and create your own home lab? One of the best ways to save money is to purchase a VMUG membership, which offers discounts on products and services. You can also get discounted licenses for your lab. Learn more about how to get the most out of your subscription and use it to set up a home lab ..read more

AI has the potential to revolutionize our lives in unprecedented ways, from creating more productive workplaces to developing advanced personal service robots. While the potential benefits of AI are tremendous, there are also some very real risks that come along with this technology. In this article, we'll explore the dangers of AI and discuss how they can be managed ..read more

Using John the Ripper to recover a lost password for an encrypted Zip file. The files are on Win10-01 ..read more

Choosing the right virtualization platform for your business can be a daunting task. With so many options on the market, it's important to know what makes each platform unique. In this guide we discuss the key differences between VMware vSphere ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V, allowing you to make an educated decision about which one is best for your organization ..read more

There are plenty of solutions out on the market for backing up your VMware vSphere environment and all are constantly being updated. As you move from one version of VMware vSphere to the next, vendor documentation sometimes is not updated properly to include the necessary permissions for your backup software to properly do its tasks. Calling support is not always the ideal solution because some techs are just going by what their official documentation states - we just covered that their manuals aren't constantly updated (or specific sections). So what do you do? I know that many administrators ..read more