ESX Regenerate Self-Signed Certificate

During the installation of VMware ESX, you’re never prompted to set a hostname or domain name. As a result, ESX defaults to the hostname localhost and the domain localdomain. Due to this when ESXi generates a self-signed certificate, it is for localhost.localdomain. In this post, I will show you step by step how to... Read More Read More

Become a vExpert in 2026! - The Bitstream Live

Next year, in 2027, I will have worked in this crazy IT industry for 40 years… Of which 17 officially in the VMware realm and hopefully 10 years as a vExpert (get out the cakes!). You can check my vExpert homepage, the counter is at 9 years and I am in the PRO and VCF […]

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VMware Home Lab Tokens

VMware by Broadcom has now enabled home labs to generate tokens and license VCF 9. Before the change, when you passed a VCP VCF exam, you were eligible for vSphere 8 and VCF 5.2 license keys, but you couldn’t create any tokens, which prevented you from using VCF 9 beyond the 90-day trial. In this…

Deploy Omnissa UAG on VMware vCenter

Deploying the Omnissa UAG (Unified Access Gateway) on VMware vCenter can be a daunting task if you’ve never done it before. In this post, I will show you step-by-step how to deploy the Omnissa Horizon UAG on VMware vCenter. The Process In my example, I will name it DXT-HO-UAG01 and select the location named Datacenter.…

VMware vCenter OVA Certificate Trust

Typically, importing an OVA or OVF file is straightforward. However, after VMware vCenter version 7.0 Update 2, a new message began appearing when importing an OVA or OVF file. The message would say that the certificate is not trusted. Technically speaking, you could click ignore and keep going. However, I didn’t want to do that.…

vExpert 2026: The No-Excuses Playbook — 3 Posts, 1 Tool, 1 Talk by The Tech World

Thinking about applying for VMware vExpert 2026—even if you’re “late to the party”? In this episode, Peter & Sarah break down exactly what #vExpert is (recognition, not a cert), why it accelerates your career (network, credibility, early access), and a Q4 sprint you can start today. You’ll leave with a concrete checklist and proof-friendly tactics reviewers actually value. What we cover:• vExpert vs. VCP — what it is, what it isn’t. • Real benefits: private expert access, faster problem-solving, career lift. • Deadline reality: application window typically runs mid-Dec → mid-Jan. • The Q4 sprint:– Publish 3 useful posts (runbooks, dashboards, lessons learned).– Ship 1 small but valuable tool/script with clear README.– Go on record once (VMUG talk, webinar, guest spot) and keep the replay link.– Daily 15-minute forum help; save your best answers.– Track everything (titles, dates, URLs, impact) in one doc. • Get feedback from a vExpert PRO/VMUG before you submit. If you find this useful, share it with a teammate who’s applying. And if you can, support restoring @AngrySysOps on X (suspended unexpectedly) by asking X Support to review the case. Thanks!—Follow the show on Spotify, subscribe to Angry Admin on YouTube, and try our indie puzzle game HackMeNow at playhackmenow.com.

It’s Not Too Late to Become a vExpert—Here’s Why I’m Doubling Down

I’m writing this after reading Corey Romero’s new post, “It’s Never Too Late to Become a vExpert!”, and I completely agree with the spirit of it: you don’t need a full year of output to submit a st…

Install VMware ESX

The first time you install VMware ESXi might feel a bit daunting. Once you’ve done it at least once, the process is very straightforward. In this post, I will show you step-by-step how to install VMware ESX. Prerequisites The Process I will select the NVMe Micron. I will select US Default. The VMware ESXi Installer…