Tag: vCenter Server

VMware NSX 6.2.4 released

So after the huge cock-up with 6.2.3, VMware have turned around a new version of NSX in a matter of weeks to fix all the bugs! http://blogs.vmware.com/kb/2016/08/vmware-nsx-vsphere-6-2-4-now-available.html Of major concern was the whole HA issue that meant DLR nodes got stuck in a 'split-brain' mode after 24 days of operations - and every 24 days … Continue reading VMware NSX 6.2.4 released

Installing vShield Endpoint (vCNS Mgr 5.5.4-3)

Very quick blog entry as I'm busy tying up loose ends before jetting off on my summer hols.... It's pretty easy to install vShield Endpoint as it's a wizard-based OVA deployment. I'm not going to step through the process as it's very simple (plus the install guide explains it very well). Once that's done log … Continue reading Installing vShield Endpoint (vCNS Mgr 5.5.4-3)

The End of vSphere C# Client

I've been so busy the past week or so that I totally forgot to post up a link to an article I wrote for SearchVMware regarding the recent announcement of the end of the C# Client! http://searchvmware.techtarget.com/tip/VMware-focuses-on-the-future-with-vSphere-HTML5-Web-Client Enjoy....

VSAN 6.2 GA, plus other stuff..

Blink, and you might have missed the announcements doing the rounds on Social Media about a minor release for some of VMware's products. Of the minor releases, the biggest one has to be vSphere 6.0 update 2 which packages Virtual SAN 6.2. Now you can get all the goodness of Dedupe & Compression, Erasure Coding … Continue reading VSAN 6.2 GA, plus other stuff..

New Licensing for vSphere and vSOM

So one of the advantages of being a partner is getting hold of information about product launches, promotions and license restructures a few weeks before the official public announcement. Anyways, now that it's been announced it's interesting what VMware have done with vSphere and vSphere with Operations Management. VMware have dropped the Enterprise License from … Continue reading New Licensing for vSphere and vSOM

Shutdown/Startup order of the NSX for vSphere 6.x environment after a maintenance window or a power outage

VMware have just recently released a Knowledge Base Article that provides guidance in how NSX objects should be powered off or on during maintenance windows or power outages. If you're already using NSX, then have a read here: http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2139067

vCenter Server Appliance & WinSCP

The other day I had to pull off the SSL certs for the vCSA and I was struggling to connect to the appliance even after enabling SSH and Bash shell access from within the VAMI. Turns out a bit more configuration is required before you can connect to the vCSA via SCP and this is mainly … Continue reading vCenter Server Appliance & WinSCP

Deploying VSAN 6.1 ROBO

One of the things I'm fortunate to have access to at MTI Technology is the Solution Centre which has all sorts of kit that can be used for demos and for consultants to play around with. After coming back from VMworld, one of the things I really wanted to test out was how easy it … Continue reading Deploying VSAN 6.1 ROBO