macos + Log Insight
I recently had an issue with my Macbook Pro and used Log Insight to track down the issue. In the process I realized I have not blogged about how to configure macos to log to Log Insight. In this post, I will cover the steps. Read on to learn more! Log Insight supports macos?! The […] The post macos + Log Insight appeared first on SFlanders.net by Steve Flanders .
VMware vSAN Pass-Through vs RAID0 Storage Controller
This post is a reflection post on possibilities on different scenarios whether you’re using a VMware vSAN certified storage controller supporting pass-through (or also IT Mode or JBOD mode… all this is the same name) or you’re using a storage controller which uses RAID0 only. I said only as it means that it is limited in functionalities and possibilities, but also some constraints. In this post we will details the differences in VMware vSAN Pass-Through vs RAID0 Storage Controller.
vCenter 6.5 REST API w/ Python
Introduction: So one of the new features in vSphere 6.5 is the REST API introduced into vCenter. This is particularly interesting to me as I’ve always liked automating things but have been pained by the windows requirement for PowerCLI (I’m also not a huge fan of powershell, despite it’s
Updated Nested ESXi 6.0u3 & 6.5d Virtual Appliances
I finally found a bit of “extra” spare time to update my Nested ESXi Virtual Appliances to support some of the recent releases of ESXi, 6.0 Update 3 and 6.5d, which enables customers to easily and quickly deploy vSAN 6.6 in their environment for testing, development or learning purposes. If you have not used this appliance before, please […]
VMworld Labs & Training
The VMware Hands-On Labs demonstrate the real value of VMware solutions in real time. VMworld attendees gain special access to the latest VMware technologies without requiring the purchase of equipment, software or licenses. Attendees explore a wide range of today’s hottest topics with a VMware-provided machine or their own device, all with product experts on hand to provide one-on-one guidance.
Developer-Ready Infrastructure at Dell EMC World
At Dell EMC World, VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger and Pivotal President and COO Bill Cook extend their strategic alliance with developer-ready infrastructure.
vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 2 – Cluster-Administration
The “vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide” series explains how to manage your VMware Virtual SAN environment with the Ruby vSphere Console. RVC is an interactive command line tool to control and automate your platform. If you are new to RVC, make sure to read the Getting Started with Ruby vSphere Console Guide. All commands are from the latest vSAN 6.6 version.
Introducing the VMware Validated Designs Web Site and Early Access Community
At VMworld 2015 in San Francisco we announced the VMware Validated Designs. At the time the program was so new that we didn’t even have a web page created for it. However, we promised folks that a web page was on its way and today I’m happy to announce that it’s up and running! At VMworld we also announced that there would be an early access community created for the VMware Validated Designs where you can sign-up and get involved. I’m happy to announce that that milestone has been completed as well.
Dell EMC World 2017: VxRail and VxRack SDDC Updates!
The team that works on VxRail and VxRack SDDC have a simple mission – to be the ultimate, most turnkey manifestation of the VMware SDDC stack – including the SDS layer for VxRail, and the SDS and SDN layer for VxRack SDDC.
What is VMware vSAN Caching Tier?
VMware vSAN as an Hyperconverged infrastructure solution (HCI) has some basic building blocks. One of them is a vSAN Disk group which was detailed in one of our previous posts. As this technology is still very young and many folks seek an information, I thought that it is a good idea to explain this. So today, we’ll further develop vSAN disk group capability and we’ll focus and answer some question on What is VMware vSAN Caching Tier?
Auditing & Automating Disabled Protocols (TLS/SSLv3) for ESXi 6.0u3 using PowerCLI
A couple of weeks back, I had received a question from one of our TAMs in regards to automating the disablement of specific TLS/SSL protocols for their ESXi 6.0 Update 3 hosts. As of vSphere 6.0 Update 3 and vSphere 6.5, customers now have the ability to completely disable TLS 1.0, TLS 1.1 and SSLv3 using […]
Understand Your OEM Support
Previously I have talked about the different between an Open and OEM licensing here. Why OEM license are cheaper in general since they are provided by OEM vendor instead of direct from the Principle. This applies not to just software but also hardware although I used software as a subject in writing.
#Horizon View: Cannot add Desktop Pools to a global entitlement
Introducing the Cloud Pod Architecture and Global entitlements within Horizon View was quite an important step. Suddenly the boundaries of having a Pool per Cluster was dealt with.
Pat Gelsinger, VMware – Dell EMC World 2017
Pat Gelsinger, CEO, VMware sits down with theCUBE at Dell EMC World 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Latest Fling from VMware Labs – vCenter Cluster Performance Tool
vCenter Cluster Performance Tool is a Powershell script that uses vSphere PowerCLI to obtain performance data for a cluster by aggregating information from individual hosts. You have the following options to specify in the script. An “interval” of 20s or 300s. The default is 20s, and corresponds to real time statistics. 300s corresponds to the 5 min interval statistics. A stats query flag to obtain the list of counter IDs available on the vCenter Server. You can then pass the desired counter…Read More
Cyber Security: The Facts
With attacks mounting across the globe, cyber security is one … Read More
How to Configure VMware High Availability (HA) Cluster – ESX Virtualization
How to Configure VMware High Availability (HA) Cluster – VMware High Availability (HA) Cluster has three main components. Can be configured through vSphere 5.1 web client.
Discounted VCP-NV – It’s Never Been Cheaper – vJourneyman
VMware has a discounted VCP-NV promotion: 45% off certification training and exam package with bonus exam prep classes.
Dell EMC World 2017 Day One news announcement summary
http://storageioblog.com/dell-emc-world-2017-day-news-announcement-summary/
vSphere 6.5 – Upload log bundles to VMware direct from the vSphere Web Client
I stumbled across this new feature recently when working on a SR with VMware. It’s now possible to upload log files requested by VMware support directly from the vSphere Web Client. To do so, click ‘Administration’ on the menu, then ‘Upload File to Service Request’:
