Thin Provisioning vs Thick Provisioning in VMware
Thin, thick lazy zeroed, or thick eager zeroed? Compare the three VMware disk formats, how each affects performance and capacity, and when to pick which.
Sysadmin Desk Oct 4, 2026 7 min read
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VMware ESXi vs vSphere vs vCenter Explained
Confused by ESXi, vSphere, and vCenter? Here's what each one actually is, how they fit together, and when you need vCenter versus a standalone ESXi host.
Sysadmin Desk Sep 20, 2026 7 min read
VMware Snapshots Explained: Why They Are Not Backups
How VMware snapshots and delta disks really work, why they grow and slow your VMs, the 72-hour rule, and why a snapshot is not a backup. Practical guidance.
Sysadmin Desk Jun 21, 2026 7 min read
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Proxmox VE vs VMware ESXi: Which One Should You Use?
An honest Proxmox VE vs VMware ESXi comparison after the Broadcom changes: licensing and cost, features, clustering, backup, hardware support, and who each one fits.
Sysadmin Desk Jun 15, 2026 7 min read