I was digging around this week while planning some VCF lab upgrades and came across VMware’s new VCF Upgrade Planner tool. Honestly… this is something VMware probably needed a long time ago. Anyone working with VCF already knows upgrades are no longer just: Now you have to think about: Most of the time you…
If you landed here, you probably just typed something like “reset UniFi OS Server admin password Mac” into Google, clicked the first three results, and discovered that none of them work. They all confidently tell you to connect to MongoDB on port 27117, run a quick mongosh update on the ace.admin collection, and you’re back in. That advice is correct…
Broadcom announced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 on May 5, 2026. It’s not GA yet, but the scope of the announcement is large enough that it’s going to come up in conversations immediately. Instead of piecing together multiple blog posts, this is a direct look at what actually changed — and where it matters. Bigger…
A few days ago I got the email that I’d been named a VMware vExpert for 2026. First year. I won’t pretend I played it cool. I was genuinely excited. If you know me, you also know I’m not big on self-promotion. I’m not wired to chase badges or stack logos in a bio. So…
Wow 2026 is here… Excited to see what the new year brings. Cant wait to write about it. Stay tuned…..
Plex recently addressed a security breach, requiring users to reset their passwords. After resetting my password successfully on Plex.tv, I encountered an error message when trying to access Plex Media Server on my Synology NAS, saying “Server not authorized.” This issue may affect users with Plex set up on a NAS or a home…
With VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9, Broadcom introduced a defined release cadence and an updated support model. This provides clear lifecycle timelines for each release in the 9.x family. Release Cadence Extended Support An optional 12 months of Extended Support can be added beyond the standard lifecycle. This extension applies to any of the VCF 9.x releases, providing additional…
I’ve spent a lot of time dialing in my home office. Not to make it flashy—but to make it work. Over time, I’ve stripped away anything that didn’t serve a purpose. I used to have a ton of stuff on my desk—extra gear, gadgets, decorations. Now I’m aiming for simplicity and clarity. The goal…
VMware updates their best practices guide with every vSphere release, but let’s be honest — most of it doesn’t change much. vSphere 9 is different. A few updates in here can actually influence how you design, run, and maintain your environment. This isn’t just a feature list. These are the new or changed recommendations…
If you’ve been following along with my Home Theater Build, you know I’ve been focused on keeping the room clean, minimal, and distraction-free. That includes the projector — which, let’s be honest, isn’t exactly small. The JVC RS2100 (NZ7) delivers incredible performance, but it’s big, heavy, and not something I wanted hanging in plain…