VCF 5.0 – Remove vSAN datastore after VCF deployment failed
After a failed deployment of VCF 5.0, i was left with a vSAN Datastore on the first host in the cluster, and this was blocking a retry of the deployment. In this state the vsanDatastore […]
Edge Design Consideration For VCF And VVF [CMTY1413LV]
Share this great CMTY Session, which delves into the synergistic utilization of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) at the edge, exploring design options and showcasing impactful use cases.
VCF 5.1.1 On VxRAIL: Async Patch To VxRAIL 8.0.212
Upgrade from VCF 5.1.1 on VxRail 8.0.210 to VCF 5.1.1 on VxRail 8.0.212, use the VMware Async Patch (AP) tool v1.1.0.2. For a detailed overview of the AP Tool please read this excellent post by Daniel: VCF on VxRail: Async Patch Tool This post details how to apply the VxRail upgrade in a VCF On [..]
Managing vSAN internet connectivity configuration using the vSAN API
I recently received an inquiry from a vSAN customer who was looking to disable the vSAN internet connectivity, which is used pull down the latest vSAN HCL catalog updates and is also used as part of enabling the vSAN File Services. Rather than using the vSphere UI to disable this configuration, [..]
Enhanced Intelligence in vSAN 8 U3 and VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2
Storage devices are the backbone of any storage system, as they are responsible for keeping the data in a persistent state. But these storage devices can have unique characteristics that may impact their behavior and longevity. So, it makes sense to not only gather as much information about these devices as possible, but turn this … Continued The post Enhanced Intelligence in vSAN 8 U3 and VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 appeared first on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Blog.
VCF 5.0 – Error connecting to ESXi Host SSL certificate common name doesn’t matc…
During a new lab deployment of VCF 5.0 i ran in to an small issue running the validation. I deployed the hosts up front and made them available and unique before the validation. […]
Improved vSAN capacity usage reporting APIs in vSphere 8.0 Update 3
As with any new VMware software release, I always love geeking out and taking a look at the new APIs have been added and/or updated that can benefit our users. Having spent some time automating various aspects of vSAN, I came across a couple of new vSAN capacity usage reporting APIs (vSphere API […]
vSAN Quick Questions – How do I backup data in a vSAN cluster?
How do I backup data in a vSAN cluster? More information on VMware vSAN can be found out on https://core.vmware.com/vsan
vSAN’s Approach to Resilient Data Storage, and How it Compares to Traditional Storage
This video will help viewers better understand object storage as it relates to vSAN and how it compares to a Traditional Cluster File System powering a vSphere cluster. For further information on VMware vSAN Data Services, visit: https://bit.ly/3BJen4M Learn more about vSAN: https://bit.ly/3L3qQn5
Storage Reclamation in vSAN
In this video, VMware technical experts John Nicholson and Pete Koehler highlight what storage reclamation in vSAN is, how it works and how it can help your […]
vSAN Quick Questions – What are the top considerations when migrating a VM to a …
What are the top considerations when migrating a VM to a vSAN cluster?More information on VMware vSAN can be found out on https://core.vmware.com/vsan
VMware vSAN 8 U3 Delivers New Levels of Flexibility, Data Protection, and Manage…
The release has three areas of focus: flexible topologies, agile data protection, and enhanced management. With the many options available for vSAN, customers can choose to deploy the best suited solution for their specific needs, especially when used with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
vSAN Stretched: Why is the witness not part of the cluster when the link between…
Last week I received a question about vSAN Stretched which had me wondering for a while what on earth was going on. The person who asked this question was running through several failure scenarios [,…]
VMware vSAN 8.0 Update 3 New Features and Download
Check out the VMware vSAN 8.0 Update 3 new features in VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2, including data protection, management, and flexible topolgies.
Announcing VMware vSphere Foundation 5.2, with New Integrated Console Experience and Live Patching
Technology is the backbone of organizational strategies across various industries in today’s digital landscape. As companies strive to leverage emerging technologies like cloud-native apps and artificial intelligence, a modern IT infrastructure is crucial for success. However, investing in new technical solutions is not just an option, but a necessity for businesses to stay relevant and … Continued The post Announcing VMware vSphere Foundation 5.2, with New Integrated Console Experience and…Read More
Exploring the new vSAN Data Protection API in vSphere 8.0 Update 3
I have been spending some time with the new vSAN Data Protection (DP) capability that was just introduced with the latest vSphere 8.0 Update 3 release and if you are interested in what you can do with this new functionality, Duncan Epping has recently published a blog post on this exact topic […]
vSAN 8 Update 3 – Data Protection
Hi vAdmins, Let’s talk about Data Protection, protect and recover VMs against accidental and Malicious activities. vSAN 8 Update 3 enhances the robust ESA snapshot […]
VCF 5.0 Series-Step by Step-Phase4 – Post Deployment Checks
We have covered the entire VCF 5.X stack deployment in my earlier 3 blogs. It’s time to check VCF environment and do some post checks. Here is the SDDC manager after the deployment […]
Dell VxRail – Pre-upgrade Health Check Tool (2024 Edition)
VxVerify – Pre-upgrade Health Check Tool A previous edition of this post demonstrated a VxRail system running code version 7.0.100 using VxVerify 3.x which can be found here. In this revision, I will showcase the use of VxVerify 4.x on a VxRail system with code version 8.0.210. VxVerify is an […]
Webinar | What’s New With VCF Learning
Two VMware Certified Instructors offer a complete overview of recent updates to VCF Learning. – Discuss changes to the Certification program; – Show how to use the new Learning platform; – Review the new Learning entitlements and Digital Learning Subscriptions; – Explain Certification Manager 2.0.
