Upgrade an Appliance with OvfTools – via LucD notes
Appliances are hot! Each appliance, delivered as an OVA or OVF, can have one or more properties attached to it. These properties are mostly used to configure the appliance. In PowerCLI we have the Get-OvfConfiguration cmdlet. It returns the user configurable properties from an OVF or OVA file in a hash table.
Restart Priorities and Orchestrated Restart for vSphere HA – via ntpro.nl
This video demonstrates the new Restart Priorities and Orchestrated Restart features of vSphere HA in vSphere 6.5
Getting More Out of VMware: Installation and Sizing of vRealize Operations (Jan 18th)
On January 18th, we will be hosting another “Getting More out of VMware” webinar. We will show you how to install and size vRealize Operations. Register here, or read for more details!
VMware vSphere 6.5 Embedded Update Manager (VUM) Demo
In VMware vSphere 6.5, Update Manager (VUM) is now fully embedded with the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA). See an overview of the user interface and how to upgrade a cluster to VMware ESXi 6.5.
New “raw” VM Storage Policy support in OVFTool 4.2 simplifies bootstrapping VMs onto VSAN – via virtuallyGhetto
Several weeks back I came across a handy little tidbit on an enhancement that was added to the latest version of OVFTool (4.2) that greatly simplifies the bootstrapping of a vCenter Server or any other VM for that matter onto a vSAN Datastore.
vSphere 6.5 Encrypted vMotion Architecture and Performance
With the rise in popularity of hybrid cloud computing, where VM sensitive data leaves the traditional IT environment and traverses over the public networks, IT administrators and architects need a simple and secure way to protect critical VM data that traverses across clouds and over long distances.
Joining VMware Hosts to Active Directory Domains: Good Idea? — Virtualization Review
In most cases, the answer is yes.
Prepare the DHCP Server for vSphere Auto Deploy Provisioning – VMware vSphere 6.5 – via ESX Virtualization
We have started our Autodeploy posts in a wrong order. (kind of). Basically, we already explained the initial setup of Autodeploy within vSphere (starting services, initial config) Image Builder management (preparation, image cloning, and management of images). We have also written a post about Autodeploy rules which allows you to create and edit rules (within GUI) which then tell how the stateless host will behave upon booting.
Software Manufacturer Security Reputations – A review of software manufacturer security defects
At the start of the new year, I did some technical housekeeping, starting new notebooks and such. After looking back through my client notes from 2016, I started to become intrigued with the idea of how software companies were viewed, based on perceived product security and reliability, versus the actual software defects recorded in the CVE repository (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures).
There’s no better time to start your journey towards a Network Virtualization certification from VMware
VMware Network Virtualization certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill designing, implementing, and managing a VMware NSX environment.
Using PowerCLI to vMotion VM between different SSO domains – via cloudmaniac.net
This was me when I saw the Spotlight on the Move-VM Cmdlet including PowerCLI 6.5 Enhancements article as I spotted the new Move-VM native capabilities a couple months back.
Getting More Out of VMware: Installation and Sizing of vRealize Operations
On January 18th, we will be hosting another “Getting More out of VMware” webinar. We will show you how to install and size vRealize Operations. Register here, or read for more details!
vSphere Client (HTML5) Fling v3.0 – OVF Deploy (6.5 only), New VM from Content Library, Create Roles
Today we’re happy to announce version 3.0 of the HTML5 based vSphere Client Fling. For a long while we’ve been running with 2.x, but now there’s a big enough change that warrants a new version. There are a few big things available now (3 new, one very recent) which are worth highlighting:
VMware vSphere 6.5 Host Profiles Enhancements
In VMware vSphere 6.5, Host Profiles are better than ever! See how to create a new Host Profile and how to use advanced editing and copying capabilities now offered in the Web Client.
7 business issues that software-defined networking can resolve
The power to control change and deliver fine-tuning from a point of central management is the core rationale behind Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
ESXi 6.5 support for Apple Mac Pro 6,1
I know several of you have reached out asking about the support for ESXi 6.5 on the Apple Mac Pro 6,1 but as of right now, the Mac Pro 6,1 is currently not supported with ESXi 6.5. I know this is not ideal especially for customers who wish to take advantage of the latest vSphere release. The good […]
[Video] iPads Help This Fast-Growing County Optimize Operations — VMware AirWatch Blog
Smartphones and tablets are just part of the job for many of Wake County Government’s on-the-go employees. To efficiently serve the more than 1 million people living there, including North Carolina capital Raleigh, Wake County Government divvies out mobile devices and pushes apps to boost productivity. Learn how the County deploys and secures mobile solutions […]
New vCenter Server Appliance File-Based Backup / Restore Walkthroughs
The vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 is full of new and exclusive features. One of which is the native file-based backup and restore. I’m happy to announce two new guided walkthroughs on the VMware Feature Walkthrough site. These walkthroughs will help illustrate how to setup the vCenter Server Appliance file-based backup feature. But also how to restore your vCenter The post New vCenter Server Appliance File-Based Backup / Restore Walkthroughs appeared first on VMware vSphere Blog .
Comparison of Cloud Servers with Traditional Servers – India Host Review
Any version of hosting including dedicated, VPS, or cloud hosting can fulfill your objectives of ensuring your website or web based applications is up and running. An in depth knowledge about their features will help you choose the most appropriate solution.
Gathering core dump files when encryption is enabled – CormacHogan.com
One of the key new features of vSphere 6.5 is vSphere VM Encryption, a mechanism to encrypt all virtual machine files. This mechanism not only encrypts the VMDK, but also the metadata files and core dumps associated with a VM. Now, there would not be much point in sending an encrypted core dump file to …Read More
