Introducing VMware (by Broadcom) Data Services Manager #1
Last November at the VMUG IT User Con, I attended a presentation by Cormac Hogan about this new VMware product dedicated to database management. It was the starting session/keynote […]
VMware EUC – a new beginning named Omnissa! – Cloud-Duo
The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom has been a wild ride! With EUC being a standalone company, here is my personal opinion on the new company: Omnissa .
Native PowerCLI Modules for VMware Cloud Foundation
The Birth of PowerVCF | Back in January 2020 my friend and colleague Brian OConnell embarked on a community project to write a PowerShell module to make consumption of the VMware Cloud Foundation APIs simple and easy to consume by VI Admins, each cmdlet was hand-built using standard PowerShell […]
Creating an offline VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Depot for multiple VCF environ…
By default, SDDC Manager uses the online VMware Depot for downloading all software updates (security, patch, upgrade) for life-cycling a single VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) instance. SDDC Manager can also support air-gapped or disconnected environments by leveraging the VCF Offline Bundle […]
Enable HA on Aria Operations
We previously discussed Aria Operations High Availability (HA) and Continuous Availability (CA), this blog will detail how to enable HA on an Operations Cluster. First, you’ll need to add a Data Node to your Operations Cluster, the same size as your existing Node/s, which we previously […]
VCF 5.0 Series-Step by Step-Phase1 – Preparation
Got the VCF 5.X env stood up after few attempts. It was fun and good learning too. Planning / Design phase plays an important role in VCF deployment. I would say, deployment is just a day task, however, planning goes on for weeks. I would specifically like to emphasize on ‘Licensing’. VCF can […]
VMware Avi Load Balancer Conversion Tool
Legacy LB to Avi Conversion Tool simplifies and speeds up Avi deployments in brownfield environments, we are announcing the Avi Conversion Tool. The tool: – discovers legacy LBs; – extract configurations; – converts legacy LB configurations and custom rules (e.g. iRules) to Avi; […]
vSAN Max vs Traditional Storage Array
In this video, Pete Koehler and John Nicholson discuss the differences between vSAN Max and traditional modular storage arrays. They explain how vSAN Max is designed to scale out and up, allowing for more flexibility and efficiency.
VCF on VxRail: 5.1 to 5.1.1 Upgrade (Part 1: Management WLD)
In this 2 part series I will provide an example walk-thru upgrade of: VCF 5.1 (VxRail 8.0.200) -> 5.1.1 upgrade (VxRail 8.0.210) Part 1 covers upgrading the management domain followed by part 2 upgrading a VI workload domain. One of the great advantages of a VCF On VxRail solution is the ability …Read More
What’s New with VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA
Discover the exciting possibilities that VMware and NVIDIA can unlock for Enterprises with Generative AI. Join us in exploring the latest features of VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA. This solution empowers Enterprises to customize models and run Generative AI applications, including […]
Early Birds Save $400 at Explore 2024 Las Vegas
Tech deep-dives. Chat IRL, not GPT. Explore has it all. Join us at VMware Explore Las Vegas, Nevada | The Venetian Convention and Expo Center August 26 – 29, 2024. Where else can you grab a coffee with a former colleague, get informed on the latest vSphere updates, become certified in a new […]
How to get all available vCenter Permissions for a Role with PowerCLI
Today, I came across a blog post from Cosmin (2024 vExpert) that teaches the reader how to create a new, Custom vCenter Role for Aria Operations using PowerCLI. Seeing the permissions that Cosmin provided sparked my curiosity. What are all my choices? I wanted to see the “full menu”. […]
VMware Avi Load Balancer Introduces New Innovations to Further Accelerate Applic…
New Capabilities Enable Self-Service Load Balancing, Expand Container Ingress Use Cases, Enhance Mobile/5G Support, and Automate Conversion from Legacy Load Balancers to Avi.
VMware vSAN Express Storage Architecture: New Lightboard Series
We are excited to introduce our latest lightboard video series on vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA). This series delves into the newest updates and enhancements in vSAN ESA, showcasing how it modernizes storage for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF).
Where did my VMware Security Advisories go?
Wednesday May 8, 2024 Updates I) Today, we’ve learned that it is NOT needed to login into the Broadcom Support Portal to see a list of VMware Security Advisories. The following URLs show the list of security advisories by VMware division without the need to login: VMware Division URL to list of [..]
Securing Virtual Infrastructure and Zones with vDefend Distributed Firewall
With each passing day, more and more companies are finding themselves victims of security breaches. Data center architectures have been traditionally flat network architectures that rely on perimeter firewalls to be the only inspection point. This inherent trust of the high speed private data […]
Just Launched: New VMware Learning Platform
VMware Digital Learning and MyLearn have successfully transitioned to a new platform as of May 6, 2024. IT professionals can now manage their training needs from a centralized location. As a result of this migration, a solid foundation for future enhancements and streamline the user experience […]
Key Benefits of vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA)
Dive into the innovative world of VMware’s vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA). Since its launch in vSAN 8, vSAN ESA has been transforming data management, offering a multitude of benefits to users. In this detailed discussion, discover how vSAN ESA lowers total cost of ownership (TCO), […]
A quick #PowerCLI one-liner to determine how much storage your Snapshots are tak…
Here’s a quick hashtag#PowerCLI one-liner to help you find how much storage your Snapshots are taking up. Get-VM | Get-Snapshot | Select VM, Name, Created, SizeMB, SizeGB. Join the discussion on the new PowerCLI/Automation Community site ⬇️
Announcing General Availability of VCF Automation 8.17.0
We’re excited to announce the general availability of VMware Aria Automation 8.17.0! This release’s highlights include the new launchpad and dashboard on the homepage and extending the Cloud Consumption Interface to VMware Aria Automation Templates. Please read through […]
