Minisforum MS-A2 Can it Run ESXi 9.0.0? Minisforum MS-A2 Series Part 11 Ultimate #homelab
Can the Minisforum MS-A2 handle VMware’s latest ESXi 9.0.0?
In Part 11 of the Ultimate #homelab series, we put the MS-A2 to the test with the brand-new VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 9.0. From BIOS boot to creating a demo virtual machine, you’ll see the entire installation process and whether this mini PC can run the latest VMware tech.
HOW TO: Create an Offline Depot with a Synology NAS | VCF 9.0 Component Deployment Guide
In this video, we walk through the step-by-step process of creating an offline depot using a Synology NAS for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0. Whether you’re dealing with limited internet access or building a secure deployment workflow, this guide will help you set up a fully functional offline repository that integrates seamlessly with the VCF installer.
As of July 30th, Broadcom has released updated VCF 9.0 metadata, and we’ll use that to demonstrate how to populate the repo.
What You’ll Learn:
How to install and configure the Web Station and Apache HTTP Server 2.4 on Synology
How to enable Basic Authentication required by VCF
Where to upload and extract the VCF 9.0 metadata bundle
How to verify access via browser and the VCF 9.0 installer
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In this hands-on tutorial, I walk you through the process of adding an ESXi 9.0 host to vCenter Server 9.0 — a crucial step in building out your VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 environment.
This video is part of the VCF 9.0 Component Deployment Guide series and is ideal for system administrators, cloud architects, and home lab enthusiasts looking to expand their infrastructure using the latest VMware technologies.
You’ll learn how to:
Prepare your ESXi 9.0 host for integration
Connect the host to vCenter 9.0
Assign networking and licensing
Verify the host is ready for VCF deployment
Compatible with vSphere 8.x, NSX 4.x, and VCF 9.x
Perfect for lab builds, proof-of-concept, or production rollouts
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In this detailed tutorial, we guide you through the installation and initial configuration of VMware vCenter Server 9.0, a critical management component in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 environments. Whether you’re deploying in a home lab, testing environment, or preparing for production, this video walks you through every step.
What’s Covered in This Video:
Overview of vCenter 9.0 and its role in VCF 9.0
System requirements and deployment options
Preparing the vCenter Server 9.0 ISO/OVA
Step-by-step installer walkthrough (Stage 1 & 2)
Configuring SSO domain, time sync, and networking
Accessing the vSphere Web Client (UI)
Best practices for post-install configuration
Why vCenter 9.0?
vCenter Server 9.0 introduces platform enhancements, improved lifecycle management, and tight integration with VCF 9.0, making it the control center of your modern Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC).
Prerequisites:
ESXi 9.0 host deployed and reachable
DNS entries in place (forward/reverse)
vCenter Server 9.0 ISO/OVA from VMware Customer Connect
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How to Install VMware vSphere ESXi 9.0 | VCF 9.0 Component Deployment Guide ?
In this step-by-step tutorial, we walk you through the installation of VMware vSphere ESXi 9.0, a foundational hypervisor within the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 stack. Whether you’re building a lab, staging a production deployment, or simply exploring the latest VMware offerings, this guide will help you get started quickly and confidently.
Key tips and best practices for stability and performance
Why ESXi 9.0?
VMware vSphere ESXi 9.0 brings increased performance, updated hardware support, and is a critical part of the modern VCF 9.0 infrastructure platform—enabling fully automated SDDC (Software-Defined Data Center) deployment and management.
Requirements:
Compatible server or VM platform
ESXi 9.0 ISO (from VMware Customer Connect)
Basic understanding of virtualization concepts
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In this video presentation which is part of the Hancock’s VMware Half Hour I will show you HOW NOT TO: Compromise your VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 5.1, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 6.7, 7.0, 8.0 by adding to Microsoft Active Directory. I will demonstrate the exposure, and discuss how to avoid it.
In this video demonstration the ESXi servers are ESXi ARM 7.0, but the same functionality has been built into ESXi since 5.1.
On the 29th July 2024, Microsoft discovered a vulnerability in ESXi hypervisors being exploited by several ransomware operators to obtain full administrative permissions on domain-joined ESXi hypervisors.
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