Linux Not Recognizing Disk Expansion in VMware? Here’s How to Easily Solve It!

Linux Not Recognizing Disk Expansion in VMware? Here's How to Easily Solve It!

Problem Analysis Due to selecting standard partitioning instead of LVM (Logical Volume Management) when installing the system in VMware, the vgextend command cannot be used to dynamically extend the root partition (/). The created partition disk is sdax. At this point, entering the system and typing vgdisplay will yield no response, as there is currently … Read more

RedHat Linux 8.1 Installation Guide

RedHat Linux 8.1 Installation Guide

RedHat Linux 8.1 Installation Guide This installation example is performed on a virtual machine. Virtual Machine System Information Virtual Machine Software: VMware® Workstation 16 Pro Version: 16.0.0 build-16894299 1.System Image Version rhel-8.1-x86_64-dvd.iso 1.Preparation of Local Network Environment 1.Start Installation – Create a New Virtual Machine 1.Select Custom Installation 1.Select Install Operating System Later 1.Select Linux … Read more

Virtualization Learning: Testing ESXi 7.0 on Lenovo SR588 Server

Virtualization Learning: Testing ESXi 7.0 on Lenovo SR588 Server

In today’s digital age, server virtualization technology has become a key means to improve resource utilization, reduce costs, and simplify management. VMware ESXi, as a widely used enterprise-level virtualization platform, can create multiple isolated virtual machines on a single physical server, providing independent operating environments for different applications. Software Preparation: VMware ESXi 7.0 image file … Read more

Can Xinchang Virtualization Extend Clusters Like VMware?

Can Xinchang Virtualization Extend Clusters Like VMware?

◉ In terms of disaster recovery, can Xinchang virtualization extend clusters like VMware? Or must it rely on load balancing and disaster recovery software to achieve virtual machine disaster recovery effects?*The question comes from community member @loveoct10th, a system engineer at a commercial bank in a certain city. The following sharing is from community peers … Read more

Building an ISO Image Based on BusyBox

Building an ISO Image Based on BusyBox

Building an ISO Image Based on BusyBox 1. Preparation • CentOS 7.9 3.10.0-957.el7.x86_64 • VMware Workstation Recommendation: Use BusyBox version <= 1.33.2 for kernel <= 3.10.0 2. Installing BusyBox # Install dependencies yum install syslinux xorriso kernel-devel kernel-headers glibc-static ncurses-devel -y # Download wget https://busybox.net/downloads/busybox-1.33.2.tar.bz2 # Compile and install tar -xvf busybox-1.33.2.tar.bz2 cd busybox-1.33.2 make … Read more

Essential for Operations: Introduction to 9 Major Virtualization Tools on Linux Platform and Their Features

Essential for Operations: Introduction to 9 Major Virtualization Tools on Linux Platform and Their Features

Virtualization software is widely popular due to its application scenarios and advantages, allowing users to experiment, test, or run software that requires specific operating system versions. This technology helps users create resources such as virtual machines (VMs), virtual networks, and virtual storage by providing an abstraction layer over computer hardware. Its core advantages include environment … Read more

VMware, the Virtualization Giant, Sues Industrial Leader Siemens!

VMware, the Virtualization Giant, Sues Industrial Leader Siemens!

Recently, VMware, a leading company in the virtualization field, has taken industrial giant Siemens to court, accusing it of illegally using thousands of unauthorized copies of VMware software in its U.S. operations. The incident was triggered on September 9, 2024, when Siemens submitted a list detailing its software usage to VMware, hoping to receive related … Read more

A Discussion on Security Risks and Penetration Testing Methods in Corporate Virtualization Environments

A Discussion on Security Risks and Penetration Testing Methods in Corporate Virtualization Environments

Introduction Since the advent of server virtualization technologies like VMware, the efficiency, operational flexibility, and economic benefits of building enterprise data centers have greatly improved. Looking back a decade ago, when we wanted to deploy a new system, we first needed to apply for the purchase of a server. After it arrived, we had to … Read more

Comprehensive Overview of Common Virtualization Software

Comprehensive Overview of Common Virtualization Software

The common server virtualization software mainly includes VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, Red Hat Virtualization (RHV), Oracle VM, Proxmox VE, KVM, etc. Below is a brief introduction to each software along with its link: 1. VMware vSphere/ESXi Introduction: VMware vSphere is an enterprise-level virtualization platform, with ESXi being its bare-metal virtualization product, installed directly … Read more

From Virtualization to Cloud-Native Containerization: Leading the Digital Transformation of Rural Commercial Banks

From Virtualization to Cloud-Native Containerization: Leading the Digital Transformation of Rural Commercial Banks

2020 was a year of new developments in financial technology for China’s banking industry. In August 2019, the People’s Bank of China released the “Financial Technology (FinTech) Development Plan (2019-2021)”, marking a new stage in the innovation and digital transformation of financial technology in the banking sector. Market research firm IDC believes that with the … Read more