Database Resurrection - Reviving vPostgres DB on VMware vCenter ServerDatabase Resurrection - Reviving vPostgres DB...The VCSA vPostgres fails starting. In this post I describe how I was able to revive my Postgres instance with the help of the Postgres Write-Ahead log (WAL). The Postgres Write-Ahead Log contains enough data for Postgres to restore its state... Continue Reading →

VCF 5.X on VxRail – Storage OptionsVCF 5.X on VxRail – Storage OptionsThis post aims to highlight the storage flexibility offered by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) on VxRail. Here's a summary of the storage options: Primary Storage Options: For the VI (Virtual Infrastructure) WLD (Workload Domain), both vSAN and Fibre Channel storage can be used... Continue Reading →

Install StarWind VSAN via PowerCLI in VMware vSphere EnvironmentInstall StarWind VSAN via PowerCLI in VMware...There is a nice technical paper at StarWind detailing the Install StarWind VSAN via PowerCLI in VMware vSphere Environment. When done, you'll find your environment fully configured deployed with StarWind VSAN VMs (Controller virtual machines = CVM). This can be particularly... Continue Reading →

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How to Upgrade ESXi Host from 7.0 U3 to 8.0 U2 with HPE iLO using an ISO Image?How to Upgrade ESXi Host from 7.0 U3 to 8.0 U2...Learn the step-by-step process of upgrading your ESXi Host from 7.0 U3 to 8.0 U2 using HPE iLO and an ISO Image. Unlock the potential of your host... Continue Reading →

VMware Cloud Foundation: Patching FailedVMware Cloud Foundation: Patching FailedSDDC Manager: Unable To Configure Security Global Config | The Issue? There are 6 steps to upgrade a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) management domain: [...]VMware Social Media Advocacy

vSphere Configuration Profiles – How VMware vCenter Server 8.0 U2 Can Simplify a...vSphere Configuration Profiles – How VMware...One of the key components of vSphere is VMware vCenter Server that allows you to manage multiple hosts connected, create clusters, datacenters and other objects, and also manage HA and vMotion operations. vCenter Server provide those various services... Continue Reading →

VMware Edge Compute Stack: New Editions and Features for Optimized Edge SolutionsVMware Edge Compute Stack: New Editions and...VMware Edge Compute Stack (ECS) is at the forefront of delivering groundbreaking edge computing solutions to highly distributed locations where scaling is challenging and connectivity, space, and IT support can be very limited. Our latest update, slated for... Continue Reading →

Wie komme ich vom GenAI Hype zum sicheren produktiven Einsatz, Raiko Mesterheide?Wie komme ich vom GenAI Hype zum sicheren...In diesem Podcast spricht Björn Brundert mit Raiko Mesterheide, Client Strategist bei VMware, über den Architekturansatz "Private AI" sowie wie Unternehmen Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) in ihre IT-Infrastruktur implementieren und mit den Sicherheits- und Compliance-Anforderungen in Einklang bringen... Continue Reading →

Automating certificate-manager CLI operations in vCenter Server (VCSA)Automating certificate-manager CLI operations...I recently had a customer inquiry where they were interested in automating the certificate replacement for vCenter Solution Users when using the /usr/lib/vmware-vmca/bin/certificate-manager CLI, which is found within the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA). Note: One important thing to understand […]VMware Social Media Advocacy