Month: May 2013

The result of playing with Certificates…..

So several days ago I blogged about Derek Seamans' blog regarding how to install vCenter Server with custom SSL certificates. I also mentioned that I was going through the process once again with vCenter 5.1 u1..... well suffice to say I used the new tool provided by VMware to install some custom certificates and it … Continue reading The result of playing with Certificates…..

Journey to the Cloud

Interesting article in the Reg on Weds about where to start in your Cloud journey..... With so many virtualisation vendors and cloud offerings, sometimes it's wise to take time and see which product (or cloud model) fits your business and IT strategy! The worst thing anyone can do is jump straight into the cloud just … Continue reading Journey to the Cloud

Installing SSL Certificates in vCenter Server

So when I started this blog one of the posts I was planning to write was how to install SSL certificates in vCenter Server in order to replace the self-signed VMware ones. I kind of realised that it would be far simpler just to refer everyone to the great articles written by Derek Seaman which … Continue reading Installing SSL Certificates in vCenter Server

Has the idea of Cloud-computing & IT Outsourcing been affected by the demise of 2e2?

I always find it interesting that the demise of 2e2 has lead to numerous articles popping up in the channel websites (like The Reg) about the downfalls of outsourcing and the need to have a 'backup plan' in place if your supplier goes bust..... =)http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2013/04/26/2e2_channel_fallout/http://www.channelregister.co.uk/2013/02/11/2e2_outsourcing_lessons/I think we all have to agree that the collapse of … Continue reading Has the idea of Cloud-computing & IT Outsourcing been affected by the demise of 2e2?