Tag: BitLocker
VMware
VMware vTPM Initialization Failed: Fixing "The Virtual Machine Must Be Encrypted" After Migration or Restore
Fix the VMware "Virtual TPM initialization failed" and "The virtual machine must be encrypted" errors that hit Windows 11 and Windows Server VMs after migration or restore. Step-by-step recovery covering Native Key Provider, BitLocker, UEFI, HCX and vTPM reset.
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VMware
VMware vSphere vTPM: The Deep Technical Guide I Wish I Had Before Deploying It
A deep technical guide to VMware vSphere vTPM: how virtual TPM 2.0 really works, why it needs a key provider, Native Key Provider backup and recovery, Windows 11 and BitLocker considerations, Copy vs Replace cloning, vMotion, templates, performance and disaster recovery.
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