UPDATED: Virtualizing MS SQL Server on vSphere…

UPDATED: Virtualizing MS SQL Server on vSphere 8.0 Architecture Best Practices G…

UPDATED: Virtualizing MS SQL Server on vSphere…

You have met the new, improved VMware vSphere 8.0. You have met the Windows Server 2022. You have, indeed, been getting chummy with Microsoft SQL Server 2022. You have, right? No? You haven’t? Doh! We sincerely apologize for our tardiness. We were busy putting finishing touches […]


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VCP-DCV on vSphere 8.x – Identify the…

VCP-DCV on vSphere 8.x – Identify the pre-requisites and components for a vSpher…

VCP-DCV on vSphere 8.x – Identify the…

This is an introductory post that starts the work on our new VCP-DCV Study Guide based on vSphere 8. The main page of the guide is here – VCP8-DCV Study Guide, and you’ll find there ALL the chapters based on the latest VMware exam guide blueprint. Most of the work will be done here on […]


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NSX Advanced Load Balancer Performance Datasheet

NSX Advanced Load Balancer Performance Datasheet

NSX Advanced Load Balancer Performance Datasheet

The purpose of this guide is to provide general information about the data path performance of NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi Networks) based on configuration examples and different measured metrics from lab tests. This guide does not include a formal performance […]


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Heads Up – 24GB & 48GB DDR5 SODIMM memory now…

Heads Up – 24GB & 48GB DDR5 SODIMM memory now available

Heads Up – 24GB & 48GB DDR5 SODIMM memory now…

For small or ultra small form factor (SFF/USFF) systems like the popular Intel NUC, SODIMM (Small-Outline Dual Inline Memory Module) memory is commonly used, which has been limited to a maximum of 64GB (2 x 32GB module) memory since 2019, which I had first shared that the Intel NUC […]


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Create VMware NSX Networks with PowerCLI on…

Create VMware NSX Networks with PowerCLI on Google Cloud VMware Engine

Create VMware NSX Networks with PowerCLI on…

VMware administrators rely on PowerCLI to manage infrastructure. See how a new PowerCLI module makes it easy to create VMware NSX network segments with no need to log in to the graphical interface.


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Intro to VMware Aria Cost powered by…

Intro to VMware Aria Cost powered by CloudHealth (Azure) | VMware

Intro to VMware Aria Cost powered by…

Our “Introduction to the Platform” series for VMware Aria Cost powered by CloudHealth focused on Azure all in one place. Everything from Navigation Overviews to Report Pinning and Dashboard Creation.


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Generating Health Reports for VMware Cloud…

Generating Health Reports for VMware Cloud Foundation

Generating Health Reports for VMware Cloud…

VMware Cloud Foundation is an advanced hybrid cloud platform that provides a complete set of software-defined services for compute, storage, networking, security and cloud management to run enterprise apps. By definition this means that VMware Cloud Foundation consists of a number products from [..]


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Fixing Expired Passwords on Workspace ONE Access

Fixing Expired Passwords on Workspace ONE Access

Fixing Expired Passwords on Workspace ONE Access

By default Workspace ONE Access passwords (root, sshuser) are set to expire after 60 days. Unless you rotate passwords on regular basis you may have overlooked this default configuration and suddenly find yourself locked out of being able to perform management tasks. VMware Cloud Foundation […]


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NSX-T L3 VPN – VXLAN BGP EVPN Type 5

NSX-T L3 VPN – VXLAN BGP EVPN Type 5

NSX-T L3 VPN – VXLAN BGP EVPN Type 5

It’s been a long time since I worked at a service provider, where MPLS L3 VPNs were used to transport isolated customer networks. The way I remember it operating back then was by using multiple MP-BGP sessions between PE routers to share VPNv4 routes for different customers. This provides […]


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Unexplored Territory |Nabil Quadri on the…

Unexplored Territory |Nabil Quadri on the Ransomware Recovery as a Service solut…

Unexplored Territory |Nabil Quadri on the…

In episode 033 we talk to Nabil Quadri about the Ransomware Recovery as a Service solution that VMware recently announced. Nabil discusses how common ransomware attacks are these days, and how customers are struggling to recover from them. He then goes on to explain how VMware Ransomeware […]


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Self-Service Database Clone in VMware Data…

Self-Service Database Clone in VMware Data Services Manager (Video)

Self-Service Database Clone in VMware Data…

This short video steps through the cloning of an existing database, highlighting another self-service feature of VMware Data Services Manager. This task can be done directly in the DSM UI by an end user, adding to the self-service capabilities available in the product. The demo will show how […]


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The Next Generation in Data Center Security –…

The Next Generation in Data Center Security – SmartNICs and DPUs

The Next Generation in Data Center Security –…

Data security is one of the key points enterprises will focus on in 2023. Due to the rapid increase in the number and severity of cyberattacks putting a large amount of key infrastructure at risk, enterprises can no longer afford to ignore security as something they can plan for later. In this article we will focus on the future and how customers can leverage DPUs to best optimize and offload critical network and security functions. The post The Next Generation in Data Center Security –…Read More


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Installing salt-minion with Aria Automation

Installing salt-minion with Aria Automation

Installing salt-minion with Aria Automation

Since the incorporation of Aria Automation Config (formerly SaltStack) into Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation), our automation platform is now fully complete, including a robust configuration management capability. This allows us to guarantee that all deployed resources […]


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vExpert 2023 Awards Announcement

vExpert 2023 Awards Announcement

vExpert 2023 Awards Announcement

Tweet Thank you to everyone who applied for vExpert and to the vExpert PROs for managing the voting process, it’s a lot of work! We are pleased to announce the list of 2023 vExperts. You can visit the vExpert Directory to see the list and profiles of each vExpert. All of the new and returning … Continued The post vExpert 2023 Awards Announcement appeared first on VMware vExpert Blog.


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Quick Tip – Convert VMware Cloud Foundation…

Quick Tip – Convert VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Deployment Workbook XLSX to JSON

Quick Tip – Convert VMware Cloud Foundation…

The deployment wizard for VMware Cloud Builder (CB) can accept either an XLSX or JSON configuration file that describes your desired VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) deployment. Interestingly enough, only an XLSX template is available for users to download, edit and then provide that back as user input. While I can appreciate the rich logic that […]


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Quantifying Billing in Aria Automation(formerly…

Quantifying Billing in Aria Automation(formerly vRealize Automation)

Quantifying Billing in Aria Automation(formerly…

Understanding billing in Aria Automation can be complex. This blog clarifies and simplifies the process to promote customer satisfaction. The post Quantifying Billing in Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) appeared first on VMware Cloud Management.


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