How to generate a VSAN HTML Report with PowerCLI
07 Dec 2016 by 2 StorageJason created this PowerCLI script to retrieve VSAN disk and health related data and present it in a single HTML report. Check out his guide here!
How to set up Enhanced Linked Mode and more
23 Nov 2016 by 4 vSphereIn this post I outline the process of setting up a vSphere test bed from scratch while including an external PSC, enhanced linked mode and AD integration.
Say hello to vSphere 6.5
16 Nov 2016 by 4 vSphereVMware announced vSphere 6.5 at VMworld Barcelona last October. There are many new features in this next iteration, but here are the top updates!
How to find orphaned vSphere VMs using PowerCLI
26 Oct 2016 by 3 Automation and Management, vSphereHere’s a free PowerCLI script that will help you find orphaned vSphere VMs. Easily to locate the VM’s folder automatically within the database.
Fixing VM folder naming discrepancies
05 Oct 2016 by 0 vSphereFix the VM – folder mismatch issue using Storage vMotion on the VM. Migrate the VM to a different datastore and back again using PowerCLI.
Exploring the vSphere API with Managed Object Browser
21 Sep 2016 by 2 vSphereThe Managed Object Browser provides valuable insight about how almost everything in vSphere works, with full properties and methods.
Backing up and restoring the vCenter vPostgres database
07 Sep 2016 by 2 vSphereUnderstanding vCenter Server embedded vPostgres database, and how it can be backed up and restored using Phyton based scripts.
vSphere Networking Basics – Part 2
31 Aug 2016 by 12 vSphereLearn about vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS), a component used to centralize the network configuration of ESXI hosts managed by vCenter Server.
vSphere Networking Basics – Part 1
24 Aug 2016 by 21 vSphereHow to set vSphere Standard Switch (VSS) & configure it on standalone ESXI hosts. We also cover VMkernel adapters, port groups and standard switch settings.
An overview of vSphere 6 Content Libraries
17 Aug 2016 by 0 vSphereContent libraries can be great central repositories for resources you need. Learn about how they work and how to manage and create your own content library.
Upgrading vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA) to 6.0 Update 2
03 Aug 2016 by 0 vSpherevCSA Update 2 is now available, here’s how to upgrade using CD-ROM and URL methods using shell or VAMI. For vCSA 5.1 use Client Integration Plug-in.
Securing vCenter Server using roles, privileges and permissions.
27 Jul 2016 by 0 vSphereOne of the most overlooked concepts in vCenter Server security is user permission – specifically the principle of least privilege.
Patching and Upgrading ESXi using ESXCLI commands
20 Jul 2016 by 12 vSphereStep by step guide to use ESXCLI commands to install patches and upgrade ESXi hosts, and to upgrade ESXi using an offline bundle.
The Anatomy of a VMware Virtual Machine
13 Jul 2016 by 0 vSphereVirtual machines are software constructs – learn what files make up the basics of a VMware VM and how to fix mishaps that can arise from files within.
Learn how to deploy VMware Tools on Linux
01 Jul 2016 by 3 vSphereVMTools improve performance and manageability in a virtual machine’s guest operating system. Learn how to deploy VMware tools to a Linux Virtual Machine.