How to convert vSAN RVC commands into PowerCLI and/or other vSphere SDKs?
A common request that I see come up from our field and customers is getting specific vSAN Ruby vSphere Console (RVC) commands to be made more generally available in other vSphere CLI/SDKs like PowerCLI for example. Funny enough, many folks do not realize that this functionality has been there since vSAN 6.2 and specifically with the […]
Notes from the Field – vSAN Virtual Network Design
vvVirtual networking always takes a significant role in any VMware vSphere design, and even more so if you are leveraging IP-based storage like NAS or iSCSI. If using VMware’s vSAN product, I…Read More
Does enabling encryption on vSAN require on an-disk format change?
vSAN 6.6 shipped earlier this year. It comes with a new on-disk format to support, among other things, data at rest encryption (also known as DARE). This is version 5 of the on-disk format. I’ve been asked this question a number of times over the past week, so I thought I would quickly write a […] The post Does enabling encryption on vSAN require on an-disk format change? appeared first on CormacHogan.com .
The Code keepers:vSAN Native Encryption – part2
This blog is continuation from part-1.Part-1 provided an overview on vSAN Native Encryption. In this part, we will discuss use cases in context to managing encrypted vSAN cluster. Setting up domain of trust There are three parties involved in vSAN encryption – (1) KMS server (2) vCenter and (3) vSAN host or ESXi host Before The post The Code keepers:vSAN Native Encryption – part2 appeared first on Virtual Blocks .
The Code Keepers:vSAN Native Encryption – Part 1
Overview vSAN 6.6 introduces encryption for data at rest. This is industry’s first native Hyper-converged-infrastucture security solution and fundamentally game changing because all the crypto operations happen at the hypervisor layer. This vastly simplifies planning, procurement, provisioning and management of encrypted clusters while minimizing performance penalty. More about this later in the blog. Given the The post The Code Keepers:vSAN Native Encryption – Part 1 appeared first on…Read More
Riding The Virtual SAN Gravy Train
Being the first mover in establishing a new technology in the enterprise is important, but it is not more important than having a vast installed base and s
Oracle on VMware vSphere & vSAN – Asks the Oracles
In the last post, we endeavored to explain how to go about an Oracle Licensing Audit effectively by meticulously collecting all artifacts needed for the audit. We recommend as artifacts, Proof of Compute Enclosure and Audit Trail entries as part of the lists of artifact to collect and store for at least 2-3 audit cycles. […] The post Oracle on VMware vSphere & vSAN – Asks the Oracles appeared first on Virtualize Business Critical Applications .
Reboot or shut down vSAN node: Take your time!
While working at a customer’s site, I notice that a system administrator wanted to reboot a vSAN node. The time it took to shutdown the node was too long (30+ min) for the system administrator, so he used iDRAC to hard reset the host.
How to create a Nested VMware vSAN 6.6 environment – Part II
https://www.provirtualzone.com/how-to-create-a-nested-vsan-environment-part-ii/
DRS and VM/Host Affinity Groups in VSAN Stretched Cluster – CormacHogan.com
An article describing settings and considerations for DRS and VM/Host affinity rules in a Virtual SAN (VSAN) stretched cluster 6.1.
Oracle on VMware vSphere & vSAN – Preparing for an the Oracle Audit
In the last post , we addressed the Licensing fuds and myths when it comes to addressing Oracle Licensing on VMware vSphere / VSAN technologies and explained how Oracle licensing DOES NOT change from a licensing perspective, whether you run Oracle workloads on a classic vSphere environment or Hyper-Converged Infrastructure solution like VSAN. FUD […] The post Oracle on VMware vSphere & vSAN – Preparing for an the Oracle Audit appeared first on Virtualize Business Critical Applications .
Working with Virtual SAN Storage Policies
This video shows you how to create or modify a Virtual SAN storage policy, how to assign a policy to VMs and other objects, and how to check policy compliance.
New Training Course – VMware vSAN: Deploy and Manage [V6.6]
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How Is VMware’s vSAN Performing? – Market Realist
Let’s see how VMware’s vSAN (virtual storage area network) offering is performing in terms of HCI (hyper-converged infrastructure) and software-defined storage.
How to move vSAN Datastore into a Folder?
A question came up the other day from a customer that wanted to move a vSAN-based datastore into a vSphere Folder, but was having some trouble with this operation. vSphere Folders are commonly used by administrators for organizational purposes and/or permission delegation. When the customer tried to move their vSAN datastore into a folder using the […]
Cut Storage Administration Time by 40% with vSAN!
Capital costs (CAPEX) contribute significantly to any purchasing decision related to enterprise storage, but over the life of the asset, the total cost of ownership (TCO) is dominated by ongoing operational costs (OPEX) – both management administration and maintenance of the device. This study focuses on the Management OPEX savings with vSAN, VMware’s market leading solution The post Cut Storage Administration Time by 40% with vSAN! appeared first on Virtual Blocks .
A Recipe for VMware vSAN as Persistent Storage for MongoDB in Containers
If you have landed on this blog, you most likely do not need to be convinced that VMware vSAN as persistent storage for MondgoDB in containers is a good idea. If you landed here accidentally, let us give you a little background information. MongoDB, a popular NoSQL document store database used by thousands of enterprises The post A Recipe for VMware vSAN as Persistent Storage for MongoDB in Containers appeared first on Virtual Blocks .
VSAN 6.6 stretched cluster feature offers built-in RAID protection
VSAN 6.6 beefs up stretched clustering with RAID configurations for local and site protection, as well as two new failure to tolerate protection policies.
vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide Part 3 – Object Management
The “vSAN 6.6 RVC Guide” series explains how to manage your VMware Virtual SAN environment with the Ruby vSphere Console. RVC is an interactive command line tool to control and automate your platform. If you are new to RVC, make sure … Read more »
Time Configuration For vSAN Witness – [Lab]
VMware vSAN continues its progress into the enterprise environments. Smaller or bigger. The vSAN product itself has recently reached 8000 customers which is great. vSAN 6.6 is already the 6th release of the product’s existence, which is roughly 3 years. We have reported on the 5.5 release back in 2013. This post will detail Time Configuration For […] Read the full post Time Configuration For vSAN Witness – [Lab] at ESX Virtualization .
