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vmss2core: Where to Download It and How to Convert VM Snapshots (.vmsn/.vmss + .vmem) into Windows and Linux Memory Dumps

vmss2core in 2026: where to download it, which .vmsn/.vmss/.vmem files it needs, -W/-W8/-N commands, WinDbg analysis and common errors.

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ESXi

How to Rebuild a VMX File from vmware.log on an ESXi 8 Host via SSH

Lost or corrupted .vmx? Rebuild it from vmware.log on ESXi 8 with a short shell script over SSH (KB 1023880), including the #!/bin/ash fix for ESXi 8.

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NSX

Optimizing NSX Performance Based on Workload…

Optimizing NSX Performance Based on Workload… Optimizing NSX Performance Based on Workload Overview Performance tuning, in general, requires a holistic view of the application traffic profiles, features leveraged…

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HomeLab

Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe Gen 3: Enable 8 GT/s on the External PCIe Connector and Verify the Link Speed

Raspberry Pi 5 runs its external PCIe x1 link at Gen 2 by default. Enable Gen 3 with dtparam=pciex1_gen=3, verify with lspci LnkSta, know the risks.

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VMware

🎁 #12DaysOfHomelabs Holiday Series – Podcast…

🎁 #12DaysOfHomelabs Holiday Series – Podcast… During this week’s #VMware #vCommunity Podcast #674, host @ericnipro & @vFrankyB will preview our ever-popular #12DaysOfHomelabs holiday series, kicking off THIS Thurs,…

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