Comparing VMware vSAN ESA and Traditional Storage Solutions - Cosmin's BlogComparing VMware vSAN ESA and Traditional...In today’s blog, we’re diving into the world of storage solutions, specifically comparing VMware’s vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) with traditional storage systems like SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network Attached Storage).Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

How to Add USB NIC to ESXi: Step-by-Step GuideHow to Add USB NIC to ESXi: Step-by-Step GuideIf you have a Homelab and need additional network interfaces but don’t have any available PCIe slots, a USB NIC is a great option. In this post, I’ll guide you through the process of installing the USB Network Native... Continue Reading →

Passing the VCAP-DCV Deploy 2024 Exam: My TipsPassing the VCAP-DCV Deploy 2024 Exam: My TipsHaving recently sat and passed the Advanced Deploy VMware vSphere® 7.x (3V0-22.21N) exam, I thought I would share my experience and tips. At time of writing (October 2024) this is the most recent version of the vSphere Advanced Deploy exam ,i.e.,... Continue Reading →

Enable TRIM/UNMAP from Nested vSAN OSA/ESA to physical vSAN OSAEnable TRIM/UNMAP from Nested vSAN OSA/ESA to...If you are running Nested vSAN Original Storage Architecture (OSA) or vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) workloads on top of a physical vSAN OSA setup, you may want to enable the Guest TRIM/UNAMP capability, which would allow your the "inner"... Continue Reading →

CMTY Podcast #721 - What I Wish My Mom Had Told Me About VCFCMTY Podcast #721 - What I Wish My Mom Had Told...Join the 4/23 VMware CMTY Podcast: "What I Wish My Mom Had Told Me About VCF" with Konstantinos Kaminaris. Explore how #VCF enhances cloud infrastructure with scalability, security, and efficiency. Plus the... Continue Reading →

CMTY Podcast #720 - Overwatch: Google Maps for Navigating the Cloud Infra of 300+ ClustersCMTY Podcast #720 - Overwatch: Google Maps for...Join us on the VMware CMTY Podcast #520 with Garvit Kataria: "Overwatch: Google Maps for Navigating the Cloud Infra of 300+ Clusters". Discover how Overwatch revolutionizes Kubernetes management with real-time visibility, automated insights, and... Continue Reading →

Five Years of Homelab – And counting – mb-labs.deFive Years of Homelab – And counting – mb-labs.deFive years ago, I started with an ambitious idea: to build a high-performance homelab that would not only satisfy my own thirst for knowledge but also serve as a fully functional VMware Cloud Foundation environment for customer demos. What... Continue Reading →

Enable vSphere Native Key Provider – VM InfrastructureEnable vSphere Native Key Provider – VM...To enable the vSphere Native Key Provider on vSphere 8, you can follow these steps. The vSphere Native Key Provider allows encryption-related functionality without needing an external Key Management Server (KMS). The Key provider service is easy [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Centralized ESXi Logs: Quick Guide to Syslog Configuration (WebUI & CLI) – Stani...Centralized ESXi Logs: Quick Guide to Syslog...Configuring syslog on your ESXi host is essential for centralized logging and efficient monitoring. Having your logs centrally managed simplifies troubleshooting and helps with compliance and security audits. Below you’ll find an easy-to-follow [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

VMware Aria Operations Management Pack for Aria Automation Orchestrator 8.18.x –...VMware Aria Operations Management Pack for Aria...Aria Operations Management pack for Automation Orchestrator is a very usefull add on to Aria Operations. The topic of this blog is not on how to use it, but how to make the authentication work with the recent release... Continue Reading →