History of Cross vCenter Workload Migration Utility and its productization in vS…
I am super excited to share that the popular Cross vCenter Workload Migration Utility Fling has been officially productized and is now available with the release of vSphere 7.0 Update 1c (Patch 02)! The official name for this capability is now referred to as Advanced Cross vCenter vMotion, […]
Advanced Cross vCenter Server Migration Integrated in vSphere 7 U1c
The latest vSphere patch is released. Next to various improvements and fixes, the Advanced Cross vCenter Server vMotion (XVM) feature is also part of this patch release! Make sure to check out the release notes of the vSphere 7 Update 1c release. This patch release includes the following new […]
How to Mount a Content Library ISO on a VM
While Content Libraries are becoming more and more used, there are still some features that are not yet implemented in PowerCLI. For example, is it not possible to mount an ISO file located in a Content Library on a VM. The Set-CDDrive cmdlet is currently lacking this functionality, while […]
Where is my private key when using the vSphere UI?
Today a very quick post for anybody that is using the vSphere Client to generate a new .CSR to create a new certificate for the vCenter Server. I usually use the certificate-manager tool on the commandline, but I figured, let’s diversify my daily actions and let us use the vSphere Client.
Hands on with VMware Horizon 8 (2006)
The two biggest changes in Horizon 8 are that it now includes instant clones as a standard feature, and the capability to use Horizon 8 in public clouds.
The Unofficial vCF Troubleshooting Guide | LAB2PROD
A helpful troubleshooting guide to push past issues you may have with your VMware Cloud Foundation (vCF) deployment.
PCIe Switch and SAS Expander support for VMware vSAN
I’ve received several questions from customers about using PCIe switches for vSAN. I would like to provide some clarity as well as also bring up the close compatriot of the internal PCIe switch, the SAS expander. What do I mean when I say PCIe switch? I’m referring to adapters such as Lenovo’s […]
Backup vCenter Server to Windows File Share
Backing up your VMware vCenter Server is of paramount importance in your VMware vSphere environment. This becomes even more important if you are running vSphere Distributed Switches and other highly vCenter-centric vSphere infrastructure. You want to protect your vCenter Server in multiple ways [..]
Performance-Focused VDI on vSAN
Virtual Desktop Infrastructures (VDI) and virtual application delivery continue to gain momentum throughout this year. An ever-growing demand to support remote workers, security compliance and improvements in hardware technology have resulted in VDI being a practical option for the demands of […]
What’s New 2020 R141 – R146
I’ve been itching for an opportunity to share updates for HCX over the last quarter and change.. but alas the time arrives (WAY later than intended) so this post is a mouthful (tried to add lots of pictures to make it easier to consume).
Dell EMC PowerFlex MP for vROps 8.x – Create custom alerts
Dell EMC PowerFlex MP for vROps 8.x create custom alerts
VMware Cloud on AWS is the Winner of CRN’s 2020 Products of The Year!
We’re excited to let you know that VMware Cloud on AWS is named winner of the Customer Demand Subcategory under Hybrid Cloud in CRN’s 2020 Products Of The Year. The recognition of this award highlights how VMware Cloud on AWS has garnered real-world satisfaction among customers and partners
Unique Replication Features of SRM and vVols
One of the most frequent requests for vVols was the support of Site Recover Manager (SRM). With the release of SRM 8.3, that request was answered! The thing is, there is a lot more to this integration than may seem obvious. We know that SRM allows for the automation of Disaster Recovery (DR) […]
Monitor Azure Logs with vRealize Log Insight Cloud
Microsoft Azure offers a cloud computing platform that is used for testing, building, deploying and managing applications and servers that are hosted by Microsoft. Companies can host Active Directory, mobile, storage, data, messaging, media, ML, management, and developer services. Furthermore, […]
vExpert Cloud Management November 2020 Blog Digest
Greetings everyone and welcome to another monthly vExpert Cloud Management blog digest! Every month vExperts from around the globe spend countless hours sharing their experiences, thoughts, and ideas through blog posts, videos, and presentations. These blog digests are meant to […]
VMware Event Broker Appliance (VEBA) v0.5.0
Just in time for the holidays, the VMware Event Broker Appliance (VEBA) team is excited to announce our latest v0.5.0 release, which is also our last planned release of the year. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, but looking at the positives, we could not have been happier with […]
Tanzu enablement: Get up to speed on Tanzu Solutions
We’ve centralized all Modern Application training resources on Partner University so that you can easily find Tanzu Connect Webinar recordings, Hands-on Labs, and courses for Solutions, MSCs, and more all in one place! #schooled The VMware Modern Application Platform (MAP) Solution Competency is a foundational step for you to gain the product expertise to successfully sell and deliver VMware […] The post Tanzu enablement: Get up to speed on Tanzu Solutions appeared first on Partner News.
Announcing the vRealize Operations Management Pack for Kubernetes 1.5.1
For many IT organizations, Kubernetes is quickly becoming a mainstay. Its popularity with DevOps and how it helps improve their CI/CD pipelines has coerced IT providers to deliver and operationalize it as their container orchestrator of choice. But with new technologies comes new constructs and methods to manage them. vRealize Operations can deliver valuable insights The post Announcing the vRealize Operations Management Pack for Kubernetes 1.5.1 appeared first on VMware Cloud Management.
Supermicro VMware Homelab 2020 Options
There are a number hardware options these days when it comes to building a new or upgrading your VMware Homelab. For instance, take a look at the 100+ VMware Community Homelab submissions which can range from $500 up to a whopping $50K. There are many factors that go into deciding what type of […]
VMs which are not stretched in a stretched cluster, which policy to use?
I’ve seen this question popping up regularly. Which policy setting (“site disaster tolerance” and “failures to tolerate”) should I use when I do not want to stretch my VMs? Well, that is actually pretty straight forward, in my opinion, you really only have two options you should ever use: None […]
