Category Archives: Virtualization

Configuring a Primary Domain Controller to Use DHCP in a Test Lab

In production environments, domain controllers are almost always configured with static IP addresses. However, in test and lab environments, it is sometimes desirable to allow a primary domain controller to obtain its IP address via DHCP, such as when running inside virtualized lab setups. We will walk through a real troubleshooting scenario where a Windows […]

How to Upgrade a VMware Workstation Virtual Machine to Windows 11 with a Working TPM Module

Windows 11 requires UEFI boot, Secure Boot, and a Trusted Platform Module 2.0. If you are running Windows 10 inside VMware Workstation, you may need to reconfigure the virtual machine so it meets these requirements before upgrading to Windows 11. This guide explains how to upgrade a VMware Workstation VM and add a working virtual […]