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Vladan Seget
Vladan Seget
IT Consultant and VMware expert. Vladan is the Executive Editor of ESX Virtualization, a premier technical blog at vladan.fr. Specializing in vSphere infrastructure and data center automation, Vladan holds both VCAP-DCA and VCAP-DCD certifications. A VMware vExpert since 2009, he provides deep-dive technical insights into virtualization trends, storage, and cloud computing.
Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • June 18, 2026

Windows Server In-Place Upgrade via Windows Update: Major Improvements in 2025+ (No ISO or Media Required)

Windows Server 2025 in-place upgrades have entered a new phase. Eligible Windows Server 2019 and 2022 systems can now upgrade directly through Windows Update without mounting ISOs or installation media. Review the supported upgrade paths in our new guide.
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Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • June 16, 2026

FOG Project: Free Open-Source Imaging and Management for SMBs

Endpoint deployment remains one of the most time-consuming operational tasks for IT administrators. Find out how FOG Project addresses this challenge, with a detailed deployment workflow.
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Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • June 5, 2026

PowerShell 7.6 Released: LTS Upgrade Guide with New Features for Datacenter Admins

Microsoft released PowerShell 7.6 LTS with 3 years of support, bringing a number of small but useful improvements for large-scale administration. Our latest article covers the technical changes, installation methods, and potential breaking changes to validate before production rollout.
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Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • June 2, 2026

ProxCenter: The vCenter-Like Management Tool for Proxmox VE

Can Proxmox deliver a vCenter-like operational experience? Our new guide analyzes ProxCenter, including installation, API-based architecture, Ceph monitoring capabilities, and centralized management across multiple Proxmox clusters.
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Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • April 21, 2026

iVentoy: A Powerful PXE Boot Tool for IT Admins – Why It’s Essential in Your Toolkit

Instead of juggling USB drives and manual mounts, iVentoy offers a centralized, network-based approach. Our new article walks you through iVentoy’s architecture, use cases, limitations, and setup process.
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Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • April 15, 2026

Veeam and XCP-NG: Agentless Incremental Backups for a VMware Alternative

Veeam has introduced a plugin for XCPng that enables agentless incremental backups using CBT. Our new article reviews what is currently supported, how stable the integration is in testing, and which features are still missing ahead of GA.
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Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • April 7, 2026

Open-Source Virtualization in 2026: Proxmox VE / KVM vs. Enterprise Options – VMware Migration Guide

Broadcom’s licensing model (subscriptions, core minimums, bundle push) is forcing many teams to reassess their virtualization strategy, but the migration path is often unclear. Our latest guide walks through several working approaches.
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Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • March 24, 2026

Testing PegaProx for Proxmox VE: Dashboard, Multi-Cluster Control, and ESXi Migration

PegaProx introduces centralized management, monitoring, and V2V migration for Proxmox environments. As a beta product, it still requires careful testing.
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Vladan Seget
  • Vladan Seget
  • March 10, 2026

Which Tools Will Replace Microsoft MDT in 2026?

End of an era: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT) is officially retired. What should IT admins use instead in 2026? Our new article explains the best replacements for different environments.
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