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William Lam’s retrospective on VMware’s history provides a fascinating look at the hypervisor’s evolution from its early days with GSX and VMware Server for Windows NT/2000 to its modern iterations. For long-time VMware users, this is a nostalgic journey through the “glory days” of virtualization.
Read the full article here: William Lam VMware History
You Should Know:
Key VMware Commands & Tools
1. Basic VMware ESXi Commands
- List all VMs:
vim-cmd vmsvc/getallvms
- Power on a VM:
vim-cmd vmsvc/power.on <VMID>
- Check VM status:
vim-cmd vmsvc/power.getstate <VMID>
2. VMware vSphere CLI (PowerCLI for Windows)
- Connect to vCenter:
Connect-VIServer -Server <vCenter_IP> -User <username> -Password <password>
- Get all VMs:
Get-VM
- Clone a VM:
New-VM -Name "NewVM" -VM "TemplateVM" -Datastore "Datastore1"
3. Migrating from VMware (Due to Broadcom Changes)
- Export VM to OVF (Open Virtualization Format):
ovftool vi://<username>@<ESXi_IP>/<VM_Name> /path/to/save.ovf
- Import into Proxmox:
qm importovf <VMID> /path/to/save.ovf <storage_name>
4. Troubleshooting VM Performance
- Check CPU/memory usage:
esxtop
- Monitor disk I/O:
esxcli storage core device stats get
What Undercode Say:
The decline of VMware under Broadcom’s ownership has led many to explore alternatives like Proxmox, Hyper-V, or KVM. The shift highlights the importance of open-source virtualization and vendor-agnostic solutions. Below are additional commands for those transitioning:
Linux KVM/QEMU Commands
- List running VMs:
virsh list --all
- Start a VM:
virsh start <VM_Name>
- Create a virtual disk:
qemu-img create -f qcow2 /var/lib/libvirt/images/vm-disk.qcow2 20G
Windows Hyper-V Commands
- List VMs:
Get-VM
- Export a VM:
Export-VM -Name "MyVM" -Path "C:\Backup"
Prediction:
As VMware’s market dominance wanes, open-source hypervisors like KVM and Proxmox will gain traction, leading to a more decentralized virtualization landscape.
Expected Output:
A detailed technical guide on VMware’s evolution, essential commands, and migration strategies for sysadmins and cybersecurity professionals.
IT/Security Reporter URL:
Reported By: Charlescrampton I – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
