I'm the vExpert! Yes, I can finally say that, I was awarded the VMware vExpert title for the first time. The first star in the collection, certainly not the last. I am very proud of this achievement and would like to thank VMware and vCommunity for inviting me to such a great community. Being recognized... Continue Reading →
vCLS VMs (vSphere Cluster Services Virtual Machines) are a new feature introduced in VMware vSphere 7.0 Update 1. vCLS VMs are a critical part of the new vSphere Cluster Services functionality, which provides an infrastructure service that ensures the availability of critical vSphere cluster services. vCLS VMs are lightweight virtual machines that are deployed on... Continue Reading →
Ansible is a powerful automation tool that allows you to execute multiple tasks within one playbook. With Ansible, you can automate a wide range of tasks, from configuration management to application deployment, and more. Its ease of use and flexibility make it a popular choice for automating IT infrastructure. As you continue to learn Ansible,... Continue Reading →
VMware has recently released PowerCLI 13.1, the latest version of their popular PowerShell-based automation tool for managing vSphere environments. This release includes a number of highly requested features, as well as improvements to existing modules. You can download PowerCLI 13.1 here. PowerCLI 13.1 in PowerShell Gallery. New Features and Improvements Modules for SRM and vSphere... Continue Reading →
As an IT professional, attending conferences and events is an essential part of my career growth. These events provide opportunities to learn about the latest technologies, network with other professionals in the industry, and gain insights into industry trends. One such event that has had a significant impact on my career is the VMware Explore... Continue Reading →
If you're using vCenter with multiple ESXi hosts in your home lab, it's a good idea to set up shared storage. This allows you to test many features such as vMotion, vSphere HA or DRS. Shared storage is desirable in almost every vSphere infrastructure. Without it, some key virtualization features will not be available. There... Continue Reading →
Managing a large environment with hundreds or even thousands of virtual machines is a big challenge. Checking something manually on dozens of VMs is very time consuming. That's when scripts and automation come in handy. In this article I will show you a script that will generate a report containing information about all virtual machines... Continue Reading →
vCenter Server 8.0 is another component of the new vSphere 8 released in late 2022. Since I already have ESXi 8.0 deployed, it's time to deploy the new vCenter in my home lab. If you already have vCenter 7.0 installed, you can upgrade to vCenter 8.0 using the following guide: How to upgrade vCenter Server Appliance... Continue Reading →
VMware vSphere 8.0 was released in late 2022 along with VMware ESXi 8.0 and VMware vCenter Server 8.0. All this comes with lots of new features, improvements and a brand new GUI look. In this article, I will show you step by step how to install ESXi 8. Prerequisites License and ISO VMware provides a... Continue Reading →
In Ansible, you can run multiple tasks by grouping them under a single play. A play is a collection of tasks that target a specific set of hosts and are executed in order. In this article I would like to share couple of my Ansible Playbooks for ESXi Maintenance and Reboot. All Ansible Playbooks used... Continue Reading →
