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To install VMWare Workstation 12 Pro on Ubuntu 16.04.3 successfully

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In order to successfully install VMmare Workstation 12 Pro on Ubuntu 16.04.3 you have to use at least version 12.5.3. That release of VMware Workstation has fixed the kernel (4.10) incompatibility issue in Ubuntu 16.04.3. Download link:  https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/details?downloadGroup=WKST-1257-LX&productId=524&rPId=17068 Reference: http://rglinuxtech.com/?p=1937
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Generate snapshots report of all VMWare virtual machines using PowerCLI

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Ok, so I heard that you're tired of going to every virtual machines in your VMWare vCenter and checking for snapshots that need to be removed. VMWare has provided a solution that can ease your pain, It's PowerCLI . In short,  PowerCLI is a Windows PowerShell interface for managing VMware vSphere. It comes with a lot of useful cmdlets that will help you manipulate your VMWare infrastructure smoothly and painlessly (sort of) including automating tasks. Here is how I can generate a snapshots report of all the virtual machines in my VMWare 6 environment: 1. In a Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (or Windows 7 and above), install these dependencies: vSphere client v6 for windows: download here . Microsoft Management Framework 3.0 : download here (for Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, I will download Windows6.1-KB2506143-x64.msu package) 2. Download and install PowerCLI: Download the latest PowerCLI here . It's PowerCLI 6 R3 at the time I write this article. 3. Open Powe...
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