VCDX #181 Marc Huppert

Month: July 2017

vSpeaking Podcast Episode 52: Understanding…

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vSpeaking Podcast Episode 52: Understanding vSAN Encryption

vSpeaking Podcast Episode 52: Understanding…

For many IT organizations security is top of mind. VMware introduced advanced security for the modern data center with the release of vSphere 6.5, and are now extending security to vSAN with the industry’s first native HCI security solution, vSAN Encryption. So how does this differ from VM encryption in vSphere 6.5? This week Aaron The post vSpeaking Podcast Episode 52: Understanding vSAN Encryption appeared first on Virtual Blocks .

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vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 4 – Cluster Health

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vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 4 – Cluster Health

vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 4 – Cluster Health

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 … Read more »

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Deploy VMware VCSA 6.5 in VMware Workstation…

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Deploy VMware VCSA 6.5 in VMware Workstation 2017 Tech Preview

Deploy VMware VCSA 6.5 in VMware Workstation…

This one will interest people which want to test the deployment scenarios of VMware vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 in a lab without needing a dedicated ESXi host. Recently released VMware Workstation 2017 (Tech Preview) has brought a new feature allowing the deployment of VMware vCSA 6.5 via this product. So this post will detail […] Read the full post Deploy VMware VCSA 6.5 in VMware Workstation 2017 Tech Preview at ESX Virtualization .

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SNEAK PEEK! The 2017 VMworld Backpack

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SNEAK PEEK! The 2017 VMworld Backpack

SNEAK PEEK! The 2017 VMworld Backpack

Do you like tech? Do you like swag? What about a combination of the two!? As always, one of the most anticipated items of the event is the coveted, official VMworld Backpack. This year we are offering a bag that can’t even be described solely by the word “Backpack.” This bag is much more than a backpack, with multi-function strap capabilities, this bag can be used as a briefcase, messenger bag, and backpack! You asked for it, we delivered. This bag does it all.

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vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 5 – Performance Service

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vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 5 – Performance Service

vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 5 – Performance Service

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 … Read more »

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Log Insight: Missing OVF Properties

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Log Insight: Missing OVF Properties

Log Insight: Missing OVF Properties

As you probably know, the Log Insight virtual appliance relies on OVF properties to handle some amount of configuration. OVF properties are powerful in that they can be set at deploy time, changed at a later time, and can be used instead of relying on a CLI or needing to write a UI on top […] The post Log Insight: Missing OVF Properties appeared first on SFlanders.net by Steve Flanders .

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App Volumes Automated Entitlement Replication

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App Volumes Automated Entitlement Replication

App Volumes Automated Entitlement Replication

Deploying App Volumes in a multi-site scenario takes proper planning and consideration. You need to consider a lot of different factors that will influence the level of availability. For example, how quickly must your users be up and running in case the main site goes down? VMware explains the two main options for an App […] The post App Volumes Automated Entitlement Replication appeared first on VMware End-User Computing Blog .

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Quick Tip – Locating SRM Placeholder VMs using…

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Quick Tip – Locating SRM Placeholder VMs using the vSphere API

Quick Tip – Locating SRM Placeholder VMs using…

That’s interesting is there anyway to get this information into vROp’s. I love using the labs for things like these, saves me from having to spin up a whole test environment to try something like this… shhh don’t tell VMware!

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Passwords Evolved: Authentication Guidance for…

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Passwords Evolved: Authentication Guidance for the Modern Era

Passwords Evolved: Authentication Guidance for…

In the beginning, things were simple: you had two strings (a username and a password) and if someone knew both of them, they could log in. Easy. But the ecosystem in which they were used was simple too, for example in MIT’s Time-Sharing Computer, considered to be the first computer

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Best Practices for Published Applications and…

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Best Practices for Published Applications and Desktops in VMware Horizon Apps and VMware Horizon 7

Best Practices for Published Applications and…

When deploying a Horizon 7 or Horizon Apps RDSH-based published application and desktop solution, administrators will want to consider a number of best practices. The post Best Practices for Published Applications and Desktops in VMware Horizon Apps and VMware Horizon 7 appeared first on VMware End-User Computing Blog .

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An Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes

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An Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes

An Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes

One of the reasons VMware vSAN continues to be such a widely deployed HCI solution is because of its world-class OEM ecosystem of hardware platforms that are tested and validated to support vSAN-powered HCI deployments, available in vSAN ReadyNodes. Learn more about ReadyNodes in the Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes webcast. vSAN ReadyNode is The post An Essential Guide to vSAN ReadyNodes appeared first on Virtual Blocks .

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Setting up iSCSI Port Binding with Standard…

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Setting up iSCSI Port Binding with Standard vSwitches in the vSphere Web Client

Setting up iSCSI Port Binding with Standard…

Another how-to post on iSCSI. Essentially another “for the good of the order post” here. iSCSI is becoming increasingly common, so figured I would put a post together that covers the ins and outs of port binding with standard vSwitches. For information on distributed switches (which I highly recommend using over standard vSwitches) check out … Continue reading Setting up iSCSI Port Binding with Standard vSwitches in the vSphere Web Client →

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New VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2017-0011

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New VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2017-0011

New VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2017-0011

Today, VMware has released the following new security advisory: “VMSA-2017-0011 – Horizon View Client update addresses a command injection vulnerability” This documents an important severity command injection vulnerability (CVE-2017-4918) in the service startup script that affects VMware Horizon View Client for Mac (versions 2.x, 3.x and 4.x ). Successful exploitation of this issue may allow […] The post New VMware Security Advisory VMSA-2017-0011 appeared first on VMware Security &…Read More

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vSAN 6.6.1 with VUM Integration

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vSAN 6.6.1 with VUM Integration

vSAN 6.6.1 with VUM Integration

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Clare Booth Luce. This is a timeless idea that could not be more true when it comes to software design. It’s one of the reasons why so many IT organizations are looking to replace complex infrastructures requiring the expertise of storage, networking and compute professionals with HCI solutions like The post vSAN 6.6.1 with VUM Integration appeared first on Virtual Blocks .

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Introducing vSAN 6.6.1 and New Operational Savings

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Introducing vSAN 6.6.1 and New Operational Savings

Introducing vSAN 6.6.1 and New Operational Savings

Today, VMware vSphere 6.5 Update 1 became generally available. With this update we are excited to announce vSAN 6.6.1, which adds even more new features on top of the major vSAN 6.6 release that launched only a few months back. Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) powered by vSAN will now benefit from even lower operational costs and accelerated The post Introducing vSAN 6.6.1 and New Operational Savings appeared first on Virtual Blocks .

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VMware Announces General Availability of…

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VMware Announces General Availability of vSphere 6.5 Update 1

VMware Announces General Availability of…

vSphere 6.5 Update 1 is the Update You’ve Been Looking For! Today, VMware is excited to announce the general availability of vSphere 6.5 Update 1. This is the first major update to the well-received vSphere 6.5 that was released in November of 2016. With this update release, VMware builds upon the already robust industry-leading virtualization The post VMware Announces General Availability of vSphere 6.5 Update 1 appeared first on VMware vSphere Blog .

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How to define two NetFlow targets in vSphere VDS

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How to define two NetFlow targets in vSphere VDS

How to define two NetFlow targets in vSphere VDS

Sorry, you actually can’t configure two Netflow targets in vSphere. 😉 HOWEVER! There’s a way around this limitation. Currently, the VDS only supports one Netflow target IP address to send NetFlow

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Deploy, Manage and Run MongoDB on VMware vSAN

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Deploy, Manage and Run MongoDB on VMware vSAN

Deploy, Manage and Run MongoDB on VMware vSAN

VMware vSAN is the industry-leading software powering Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solutions. HCI, or Hyper-Converged Infrastructure, converges traditional IT infrastructure silos onto industry-standard servers and virtualizes physical infrastructure to help customers easily evolve their infrastructure. Ever since the initial version of vSAN, people are wondering whether some shared-nothing architecture applications could be deployed on vSAN or The post Deploy, Manage and Run MongoDB…Read More

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