Using #PowerShell with the VMware Log Insight REST API
I have quite a few PowerShell scripts these days and I run a bunch of them quite often. All of my scripts log information to a file so I can see what happened but I decided I wanted to log them into something that could help me analyze or quickly review the data.
Enterprises likely to need Cisco and VMware #SDN software (via TechTarget)
Enterprises should plan to run both Cisco and VMware SDN software in data centers, an expert says.
Virtualization And #VMware Virtual SAN … The Old Married Couple
I have not posted many blogs recently as I’ve been in South Africa. I have, however, been hard at work on the latest release of VMware vSphere 6.0 Update 2 and VMware Virtual SAN 6.2. Some amazing features are included that will make life a lot easier and add some exciting new functionality to your hyper-converged infrastructure.
Proactive Monitoring Virtual SAN 6.2 Infrastructures With New Content Pack For vRealize Log Insight
Back in December 2015, I published an article announcing the release of the Virtual SAN content pack for vRealize Log Insight. In the article, I delved into some of the key details of what the content pack delivers with the ability to automate the management of Virtual SAN logs. The product’s ability to combine the aggregation of analytics, together with search capabilities it provides operational intelligence and enterprise-wide visibility into dynamic environments with Virtual SAN.
Universal #PowerCLI Loader – LucD notes
PowerCLI is great tool, and the Team behind it surprises us on a regular basis with a new Release. With the v6.x generation we witnessed the introduction of Modules. And the Team keeps adding further integration with other VMware products.
VCAP6-DCV Deployment – Objective 1.1 – Perform Advanced ESXi Host Configuration
Objects for 1.1 are broke down as the following
Vote now for the Top vBlogs of 2016 (via Vipin V.K)
As many of you might have already known, this is the time for voting for the top vBlogs for the year of 2016. An yearly program by Eric Siebert of vsphere-land to identify the industry’s top bloggers in various categories. This year’s voting is in partnership with VMTurbo .
#VMware Virtual SAN 6.2 with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Workload (via ntpro.nl)
This white paper evaluates the performance of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) applications with Virtual SAN 6.2. The Virtual Desktop Infrastructure delivers desktop service to end users by running virtual machines on consolidated clusters in the datacenter.
Hot Off The Press: Virtual SAN 6.2 Network Design Guide
Virtual SAN is a hypervisor-converged, software-defined storage solution for the software-defined data center. It is the first policy-driven storage product designed for VMware vSphere® environments that simplifies and streamlines storage provisioning and management.
Save on Training & Certification at #VMworld US 2016
Take advantage of our special training and certification offers at VMworld 2016 US to hone and validate your skills on the latest VMware technologies and solutions:
#VMworld 2016 US Public Session Voting open thru May 24th
Public Session Voting is the opportunity for the VMware community of experts, customers, partners, bloggers and enthusiasts to cast their votes and help shape the agenda for VMworld 2016.
Adjusting #vRealize Operations Root Logging Levels
Root logging levels are primarily used for troubleshooting and diagnosing issues within VMware‘s various software and applications. Today we will focus on the root logging levels within VMware’s vRealize Operations Management software otherwise known as vROps. We will cover what the various logging levels do, as well as how to view and change these log levels. Please note: in order to access log files, you must have permission to access the “Administration” gear icon.
#vSphere 6 Training and Certification
VMware vSphere is the foundation of the Software-Defined Data Center. The new vSphere 6 extends your ability to virtualize scale-up and scale-out applications, redefine availability, and simplify your virtual data center. Gain more value from your investment with vSphere 6 training from VMware Education Services.
Public session voting now open for #VMworld (via vSphere-land)
I’m not sure VMware has officially announced it yet but public voting for VMworld session submissions is now open. I haven’t seen any tweets on it from the @VMworld account and the main VMworld web page doesn’t mention it yet but the Content Catalog is now live and after some poking around I found the Vote for Sessions link on the VMworld site on the Learning drop down tab. The link basically just takes you to the Content Catalog which I posted about yesterday, but you can vote on your favorite sessions if you login to the site.
Remove “All vCenter Server” option from vROps Authentication Source (via vXpress)
A quick post to share a handy option which is available on vROps version 6.1 and above. We all know that their are multiple methods to authenticate a user to login in vRealize Operations Manager. I have usually seen organizations starting with their vROps journey using the vCenter Authentication option which comes out of the box with the product as soon as you integrate vROps with your vCenter server.
Use of #VMware vSphere SDRS Advance Parameter
When i am trying to put my one of my Datastore into SDRS Maintaince Mode at that time i am getting some error. it is not allowing me due to Affinity Rule.
Configure Edge Load Balancing in NSX (via Virten.net)
An Edge Services Gateway allows to connect services running on Logical Switches outside of NSX based networks. I’ve explained the base installation from zero to the first ESG here. This post explains how to connect Web servers running on logical networks VXLAN to the outside.
Using #VMware Horizon 7 Direct Connect (via Virtualization Review)
How to connect directly to a virtual desktop.
What if I want full metrics? in #vROps (via definit.co.uk)
vRealize-Operations-Manager-Logo.jpgIf you have used vCOps (previous version of vROPs) you will likely remember the option in the admin panel where you could change the number of metrics being collected from “balanced” to “full”.
Proactive Monitoring VSAN 6.2 Infrastructures w/ New Content Pack for vRealize Log Insight
Back in December 2015, I published an article announcing the release of the Virtual SAN content pack for vRealize Log Insight. In the article, I delved into some of the key details of what the content pack delivers with the ability to automate the management of Virtual SAN logs. The product’s ability to combine the aggregation of analytics, together with search capabilities it provides operational intelligence and enterprise-wide visibility into dynamic environments with Virtual SAN.
