PowerCLI, vCheck, and vCenter SSL/TLS secure channel errors | rnelson0 on WordPress.com
I have been struggling with a number of errors and warnings between PowerCLI and my vCenter servers. The warnings about my self-signed certificates are no big deal, but the errors of course are. The biggest error I have is a well-known issue documented in this vCheck issue on GitHub: The underlying connection was closed: Could…Read More
Runecast Analyzer 1.6 with New REST API and vSphere Web Client Plugin
Runecast Analyzer 1.6 has been released just before VMworld US. The 1.6 version or Runecast has a new vSphere Web client plugin, new (or richier) REST API and also features security compliance standards DISA STIG (Defense Information Systems Agency – Security Technical Implementation Guide), which allows users to analyze virtual environment against these standards. For those […] Read the full post Runecast Analyzer 1.6 with New REST API and vSphere Web Client Plugin at ESX Virtualization .
VMware NSX-V: Security for VxRAIL Hyper-Converged Solutions
Check-out the new white paper on leveraging NSX-V for security within the VxRAIL hyper-converged platform. The paper outlines how VxRAIL hyper-converged solutions leveraging NSX-V for security solves many of the security challenges with traditional silo-based architectures. A brief outline is provided below. Make sure to checkout the white paper for additional details. Figure 1 below shows a visualization of The post VMware NSX-V: Security for VxRAIL Hyper-Converged Solutions appeared first…Read More
Farewell, vCenter Server for Windows
VMware plans to deprecate vCenter Server for Windows with the next numbered release (not update release) of vSphere. The next version of vSphere will be the terminal release for which vCenter Server for Windows will be available. Why Is VMware deprecating vCenter Server for Windows? VMware is consistently striving to simplify data center administration and The post Farewell, vCenter Server for Windows appeared first on VMware vSphere Blog .
VMworld US Know Before You Go
Here’s the essential information you need for a successful experience at VMworld 2017 US.
VMworld Sneak-Peak with vSAN and Western Digital
We are pleased to offer a guest post from one of our valued partners on a number of initiatives, including vSAN: Western Digital. This post previews some of the joint work of our companies and what you can find at VMworld 2017. By Patric Chang, Sr. Director of Strategic Partner Ecosystems, Western Digital If I were The post VMworld Sneak-Peak with vSAN and Western Digital appeared first on Virtual Blocks .
Remote Direct Memory Access for Virtual Machines in vSphere 6.5
As we all know the basic definition of Direct memory access (DMA), is an ability of a device to access the host’s memory directly without the intervention of the CPU or Operating System.
NSX – vCrooky Preparation Guide to VCAP-NV (3V0-643)
This is a collection of posts I have put together when working through the VCIX-NV and VCP-NV, working on my home lab, hands on labs or working on customer deployments. In my opinion SDN and in particular NSX are going to become a huge part of the vSphere landscape, some of the functionality and features are …Read More
VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6.5 – Data Center Virtualization Released
A blog regarding virtualization, cloud computing, VMware, Microsoft related technology. Including news of certifications.
NSX for Desktop: Jumpstart microsegmentation with Horizon Service Installer fling | Pascal’s Wereld on WordPress.com
We fortunately see a lot more NSX with EUC deployments. Used for microsegmentation of the virtual desktop infrastructure, virtual desktop security protection and load balancing of the workspace components (see my previous post here: https://pascalswereld.nl/2017/06/09/euc-layers-horizon-connectivity-from-nsx-load-balancers-with-love/). I want to focus a bit on the microsegmentation and mainly on the NSX service profiles, groups and standard…Read More
Identity Manager content pack for Log Insight
Overview Identity Manager is a service that extends your on-premises directory infrastructure to provide a seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) experience to web, mobile, SaaS, and legacy applications. Identity Manager leverages the same core identity management solution that may be seen powering VMware vCloud Air and the vCloud Suite in the world’s most advanced datacenters and The post Identity Manager content pack for Log Insight appeared first on VMware Cloud Management .
VMware Workstation 14 Pro and Workstation 14 Player to Streamline Processes and Productivity for IT Professionals and Developers
Advanced features increase performance and deliver greater security, improved networking and enhanced data center management capabilities VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) , a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility, today announced the latest versions of the VMware Workstation solutions that are designed to enable multiple operating systems to run as virtual machines on a single Windows or Linux PC. VMware Workstation ™ 14 Pro will offer advanced features that streamline processes…Read More
VMworld 2017 Europe Training & Certification
VMware is the global leader in virtualization software, providing desktop and server virtualization products for virtual infrastructure solutions.
VMware’s desktop plan: On your command line, unleash hell! • The Register
Refreshed Workstation, Fusion, add network simulators, Win 10 fun, container-friendly APIs
Querying VMware HCL via PowerShell – join the conversation on @PowerCLI on #VMTN
Hi Guys, Is there a way to get the VMware HCL database from PowerShell? I would like to automate a little the firmware-driver comparison and their upgrade and it would help a lot.
Discover HCI with vSAN and Lenovo at VMworld
We are pleased to offer a guest post from one of our valued vSAN partners, Lenovo. This post previews some of the joint work from our two companies and what you can look forward to at VMworld 2017. By Tony Harvey, Lenovo Like me, I’m sure you’re all excited about VMworld 2017 whether you are there in The post Discover HCI with vSAN and Lenovo at VMworld appeared first on Virtual Blocks .
Free e-learning course – VMware vSAN and HCI Fundamentals
This course begins with the concept of software-defined datacenter, software-defined storage, and hyper-converged infrastructure, then reviews traditional vSphere’s storage solutions and introduces vSAN as a new addition to the solutions. The course also discusses vSAN’s architecture, relationships between components and some basic concepts. This course explains the major vSAN technologies that fulfill workload requirements, and discusses the key features and common use cases of vSAN.
JMP Is Here! See It Live at VMworld
Earlier this year, we introduced our Just-in-Time Management Platform (JMP—we pronounce it “jump”) to blow apart the desktop status quo. It’s evolved into something truly special that will change the way you provision desktops. Tuesday, 5 p.m., at VMworld U.S. is your first chance to see this game-changing technology. There’ll be beer, cake references and the unstoppable […] The post JMP Is Here! See It Live at VMworld appeared first on VMware End-User Computing Blog .
SPBM Performance Whitepaper
VMware Storage Policy Based Management (SPBM) is a storage policy framework that helps administrators match VM workload requirements against storage capabilities. SPBM runs as an independent service in the vCenter Server. We recently released a white paper [click here to download] that covers SPBM performance in two sections. Performance comparison of vCenter 6.5 v/s vCenter […] The post SPBM Performance Whitepaper appeared first on VMware VROOM! Blog .
Partners: Wondering How to Leverage VMware Cloud on AWS? Attend #VMwarePEX session PAR4410BU!
Chris Niederman, General Manager, Worldwide Strategic Alliances, AWS and David Parsons, Vice President, Global Systems Integrators and Outsourcers, VMware, will discuss how partners can take advantage of the solution by focusing on customer readiness, datacenter transformation and application migration
