Maxtang’s NX 6412 NUC – update ESXi 8.0a
Update a Maxtang NX6412 NUC to ESXi 8.0a (CVE-2022-31705 fix): build a custom ESXi 8.0a ISO with the USB Network Native Driver.
Category: HomeLab
The “HomeLAB” blog category is focused on providing practical knowledge and experiences in using VMware technologies in a home lab setting. This category is ideal for tech enthusiasts, IT professionals, and students who want to experiment with the latest VMware products and features in their own home environment.
vSphere 8 Lab with Cohesity and VMware vExpert gift – Maxtang’s NX 6412 NUC
Building a vSphere 8 lab on the Maxtang NX6412 NUC (vExpert gift): custom ESXi ISO with the USB Network Native Driver because there are no onboard NICs.
How to create a bootable ESXi Installer USB Flash Drive
Make a bootable ESXi installer USB drive on Windows with Rufus: GPT + UEFI settings, ESP mode for custom OEM ISOs, and where to download ESXi ISOs today.
VMware Cohesity vExpert Gift VMware EXPLORE 2022 Barcelona
The Maxtang NX6412 NUC I received as a vExpert gift from Cohesity at VMware Explore 2022 Barcelona, and my plans for it as a homelab host.
ESXi Arm Edition fix /bin/netdbg does not work
I tested ESXi Arm Edition, I found bug /bin/netdbg does not work – Could be fixed with : More info https://flings.vmware.com/esxi-arm-edition/bugs/1113 Question is support for: netdbg vswitch mac-table…
vSphere Clustering Service (vCLS) Workaround for ESXi-Arm in vSphere 7.0 Update 1
vCLS VMs are x86 and can't run on an ESXi-Arm cluster in vSphere 7.0 U1. The workaround that keeps DRS working for ESXi-Arm Fling clusters.
ESXi on ARM
Install the ESXi-Arm Fling on a Raspberry Pi 4: EEPROM update, UEFI firmware on SD card, UEFI settings, ESXi-Arm install and known issues.