Profile function for authenticating to VMware VKS _mpoore.ioProfile function for authenticating to VMware...The vSphere plugin for kubectl allows you to authenticate to VMware VKS clusters with ease, but what if you’re a lazy typist? Lighten the load with this function!Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Introducing the 2025 VMware {code} CoachesIntroducing the 2025 VMware {code} CoachesThere’s a scene in the movie 300 where Leonidas turns to his allies and asks, “What is your profession?” The Spartans’ response is deafening—focused, unified, and unwavering. That scene reminds me of the kind of community we’re building with VMware {code}: not just a crowd,... Continue Reading →

Official VMware Visio Stencils & Icons for 2025Official VMware Visio Stencils & Icons for 2025For many years it concerned me that there has been no official Visio Stencils, Draw.io or other Icons for the documentation of VMware solutions. I found a post by Ryan Johnson who has shared a batch of Visio icons and shapes!... Continue Reading →

ESXi Host Certificates in Aria Operations _ BrockPeterson.comESXi Host Certificates in Aria Operations _...We've discussed Certificate visibility in Aria Operations previously: • Aria Operations Diagnostics Certificates Blog • Capture Certificate Expirations with vRLII'm looking specifically for ESXi Host Certificates, which aren't exposed in the new Operations Diagnostics tile though, so where are they?Broadcom Social Media... Continue Reading →

Understanding vDefend Firewall Directionality _ curioustechies.in/Understanding vDefend Firewall Directionality _...The discussion focuses on understanding the directionality of vDefend Distributed Firewalls, specifically the In-Out rule options. ITGuy explains that the direction relates to virtual machines, with In allowing ingress and Out enabling egress. Maintaining the default In-Out setting is [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Aria Operations 8.18.3 _ BrockPeterson.comAria Operations 8.18.3 _ BrockPeterson.comAria Operations 8.18.3 dropped earlier this morning to address several VMSAs/CVEs, everything is documented here. Operations 8.18.3 Release Notes can be found here. Let's download and upgrade. Go to the Broadcom Support Portal and download the appropriate binary. [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

VMware CMTY Podcast #713 - Disaster Recovery for MS SQL Server Workloads in VCF | 🎧 Listen now: https://app.talkshoe.com/conf/show/vmware-communities-roundtable 📢 Join the conversation: #VMware #DisasterRecovery #SQLServer #VCFVMware CMTY Podcast #713 - Disaster Recovery...🚨 Are your MS SQL Server workloads protected against disaster events? 🚨 Disasters are unpredictable, but your disaster recovery plan shouldn’t be. In... Continue Reading →

Thrive in '25! 🚀 Discover how Value Stream Management is shaping digital transformation in 2025. Join Lance Knight of Broadcom and David Gehringer of Dimensional Research on February 11 as they share insights from global leaders on tackling inefficiencies and improving workflows for customer success. 📅 February 11, 2025 | 🕐 1 PM ET |... Continue Reading →

How to change vmnic name on an ESXi host via CLIHow to change vmnic name on an ESXi host via CLITake control of your ESXi networking with a simple command-line trick! 🚀 Easily rename VMNICs to keep your setup clean and organized. Just list the current aliases, update the VMNIC name, and reboot—it’s that easy!Broadcom... Continue Reading →

Data Services Manager 2.2 - User Experience ImprovementsData Services Manager 2.2 - User Experience...This is the fourth video in a series of videos related to Data Services Manager (DSM) version 2.2 from VMware by Broadcom. In this video, the focus will be on enhancements to the user experience for admins of DSM. The video will... Continue Reading →