Exploring GenAI with a private ChatGPT solution…

Exploring GenAI with a private ChatGPT solution using my own blog posts

Exploring GenAI with a private ChatGPT solution…

Generative AI (GenAI) has taken the world by storm and not just in tech but it has also infiltrated every single industry with billions of dollars (here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here) being invested to unlock its hidden potentials. I am sure many of you have already experimented […]


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Heads Up – ESXi 8.0 Update 2 requires XSAVE CPU…

Heads Up – ESXi 8.0 Update 2 requires XSAVE CPU instruction even with allowLegac…

Heads Up – ESXi 8.0 Update 2 requires XSAVE CPU…

As shared back in 2022 in my Homelab Considerations for vSphere 8.x blog post, if you attempt to install ESXi on system where the CPU is no longer being supported by the OEM vendor, who then informs VMware on what to publish on the VMware Hardware Compatibility Guide (VCG), you will see […]


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VMware Explore Barcelona 2023 Hackathon: Projects!

VMware Explore Barcelona 2023 Hackathon: Projects!

VMware Explore Barcelona 2023 Hackathon: Projects!

Let the countdown begin! As of this writing, there are 32 days left until the festivities of VMware Explore Barcelona 2023. How about we kick it off with some friendly competition? VMware {code} Hackathon! When Monday, November 6th from 5-11pm Where Cahoot Coworking Barcelona Content […]


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The Machine Learning Magic Suite: Anomaly…

The Machine Learning Magic Suite: Anomaly Detection

The Machine Learning Magic Suite: Anomaly…

Cloud computing and AI/machine learning (ML) are two powerful technologies that are even more impactful when used together. Cloud computing provides the infrastructure and resources needed to support AI/ML applications; while AI/ML enhances cloud computing by providing intelligent automation […]


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On Demand hot-extend online Oracle RAC…

On Demand hot-extend online Oracle RAC clustered disks using VMware Virtual Volu…

On Demand hot-extend online Oracle RAC…

This blog focuses on the complete list of steps to be taken to increase the size of the clustered vmdk(s) using multi-writer flag for an Oracle RAC Cluster online using VMware Virtual Volumes (vVols) with VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 2. Current restriction of shared vmdk’s using the multi-writer […]


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Stopping VMware Aria Operations Alerts

Stopping VMware Aria Operations Alerts

Stopping VMware Aria Operations Alerts

There are two main ways to stop Alerts from being generated in VMware Aria Operations: deactivate them or put objects in maintenance mode. Deactivating them is the easy button, documentation can be found here. One way to do this is from Troubleshoot – Alert – Group by Definition. Highly the […]


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Witness resiliency feature with a 2-node cluster

Witness resiliency feature with a 2-node cluster

Witness resiliency feature with a 2-node cluster

A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a customer about a large vSAN ESA 2-node deployment they were planning for. One of the questions they had was if they would have a 2-node configuration with nested fault domains if they would be able to tolerate a witness failure after one of the node […]


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VMware Data Services Manager coming to VMware…

VMware Data Services Manager coming to VMware Explore Barcelona

VMware Data Services Manager coming to VMware…

Many of you will have noticed that I have been writing a lot about VMware Data Services Manager over the past year or so. Well, we have been working diligently behind the scenes on an amazing set of new features and functionality for this product. We are planning on sharing quite a few tech […]


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The VMware Learning Team Takes Barcelona

The VMware Learning Team Takes Barcelona

The VMware Learning Team Takes Barcelona

Just like the Muppets took Manhattan – the VMware Learning team is ready to take Barcelona! We are excited to bring you great content, special face-to-face opportunities, and recognize you and all your hard work. Below is a highlight of some of the events and activities that are being hosted […]


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Well-Architected Design: VMware Cloud…

Well-Architected Design: VMware Cloud Ransomware Recovery

Well-Architected Design: VMware Cloud…

VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery offers a comprehensive solution for ransomware recovery, providing organizations with the tools and capabilities to mitigate the impact of ransomware attacks and quickly restore their critical systems and data. Ransomware is a type of malicious software […]


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5 Big Partnerships Unveiled At VMware Explore:…

During #VMwareExplore, @VMware introduced new offerings that forge stronger connections with companies like @NVIDIA, @Oracle, @IBM, @DellTech, and @Lenovo. Details on the partnerships on @CRN. https://t.co/yYxFretT93

5 Big Partnerships Unveiled At VMware Explore:…

At VMware Explore the virtualization all-star announced new products that deepen its ties with technology OEMs such as Nvidia, Oracle, IBM, Dell and Lenovo, with products for channel partners across several lines of business.


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