Foundations of vSAN Architecture Video SeriesFoundations of vSAN Architecture Video SeriesSchool is back in session, and you know what that means – it is time to refresh your knowledge of everything VMware vSAN! With our new Foundations of vSAN Architecture YouTube series – led by John Nicholson and Pete Koehler of VMware – you’ll achieve... Continue Reading →

Distributed Switch to Standard Switch MigrationsDistributed Switch to Standard Switch MigrationsI was looking for a way to migrate VMkernel adapters back from a VDS to a VSS. This was because I am testing various upcoming releases of vCenter Server 8.0 and vSphere with Tanzu. vSphere with Tanzu, if you do not use NSX-T, requires a... Continue Reading →

Comparing vSAN ESA to OSAComparing vSAN ESA to OSAThis video compares the difference between the two architectures that exist in VMware vSAN 8: Original Storage Architecture (OSA) and Express Storage Architecture (ESA). The revolutionary Express Storage Architecture unlocks the capabilities of modern hardware to allow the workloads of today and tomorrow perform as the hardware... Continue Reading →

Native Scalable Snapshots in the vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA)Native Scalable Snapshots in the vSAN Express...Native-efficient snapshots in VMware vSAN 8 Express Storage Architecture deliver a seamless backup experience at the object level, providing consistency at scale. With snapshots natively integrated within vSAN ESA at the object level, snapshots are taken instantly, enhancing data protection... Continue Reading →

Virtually Speaking Podcast: VMware Explore with Raghu RaghuramVirtually Speaking Podcast: VMware Explore with...On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John sit down with VMware CEO Raghu Raghuram to discuss VMware's recent product announcements , our transition to a SaaS model and much more.VMware Social Media Advocacy

vSphere 8 productizes Community Networking Driver Fling for ESXivSphere 8 productizes Community Networking...Back in July with the release of vSphere 7.0 Update 3f, I had shared that all Intel i219 devices from the Community Networking Driver Fling for ESXi is now part of default ESXi 7.0 Update 3f installation. This simplified the ESXi installation process... Continue Reading →

What is Express Storage Architecture (ESA) in vSAN?What is Express Storage Architecture (ESA) in...A short, high level overview of what the vSAN Express Storage Architecture is, and what it can do for you.VMware Social Media Advocacy

Patch your ESXi 7.x againPatch your ESXi 7.x againAnother day with another critical VMware ESXi 7.0 U3g patch was released a couple of days ago. This time again you can get the latest ISO here. VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 7.0U3g – Download. The latest release is fixing issues only, but you should patch your ESXi... Continue Reading →

[blog 014]# git commit – NSX Edge Transport Nodes With Failed Deletion[blog 014]# git commit – NSX Edge Transport...In my lab I am constantly adding and deleting virtual infrastructure depending on what projects I am working on, or testing for customers, or it could be just the fact my mind works like a squirrel collecting... Continue Reading →