Lost My Virtual Lab… Rebuilding with VMware Workstation via Broadcom
I lost my entire virtual lab after a hard drive reset… and had to start from zero.
But before rebuilding anything, I hit a major roadblock:
accessing VMware Workstation after the Broadcom transition.
If you’ve struggled with logging in, finding downloads, or navigating the new support portal — this video walks you through the real process step by step.
In this video, I cover:
✔ How to access VMware through the Broadcom Support Portal
✔ What happens during first login and credential verification
✔ How to fix common confusion points during authentication
✔ Where to find and download VMware Workstation
✔ Installing VMware on a Windows 11 host
✔ How I structure my virtual lab for a clean rebuild
This is not a polished “perfect path” tutorial — this is the real experience, including the friction points most people run into.
💡 Key takeaway:
The issue isn’t VMware itself… it’s navigating the new access path under Broadcom.
If you're rebuilding your lab, working in cybersecurity, or learning infrastructure — this series will help you do it properly from the ground up.
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