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Veeam upgrade 12.2 to 12.3 step-by-step in pictures
Pre-upgrade checks Stop & disable all backup jobs. And then stop all Veeam services. You can use powershell to stop all Veeam* services: Mount installation ISO image and run “Setup.exe” Choose what to upgrade License Agreement Upgrade list of product which will be upgraded License If you have already licnesed Veeam, you will see your…
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Centralized ESXi Logs: Quick Guide to Syslog Configuration (WebUI & CLI)
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 guide for setting up syslog both via the WebUI and CLI. Don’t forget to verify connectivity and regularly check your centralized logs…
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ESXi to Syslog: Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues Like a Pro!
When troubleshooting ESXi network and Syslog server connectivity issues, knowing the right tools can save you hours of frustration. Whether it’s an unresponsive syslog server, blocked TCP/UDP ports, this guide will help you diagnose and fix common connectivity issues quickly. Key Troubleshooting Tools for ESXi Network Connectivity Step 1: Verify Basic Network Connectivity Before checking…
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How to Quickly Disable a vmnic on ESXi – No Switch Changes or Cable Pulling Needed!
In VMware ESXi, managing physical network interfaces (vmnics) is essential for troubleshooting, maintenance, or reconfiguration. There are times when you need to disable or re-enable a network interface without relying on the network team to shut down a switch port or physically unplugging the cable in the server room. Fortunately, this can be done quickly…
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How to Change vmnic Name on an ESXi Host via Command Line
Renaming or reordering vmnics on an ESXi host can be useful in various scenarios, such as standardizing network configurations or aligning network interface names across multiple hosts. This guide will show you how to achieve this using the ESXi command line. Listing Current vmnic Aliases Before making changes, it is essential to check the current…
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Give Your ESXi Host a Personal Touch with a Custom Welcome Message – the PowerShell way
Ever wanted to spruce up that default login screen on your ESXi host or have some fun with your DCUI? Then you’re in the right place! In this post, I’ll walk through using the Annotations.WelcomeMessage advanced setting to display a custom welcome message on your ESXi host. Best of all, I’ll share a neat PowerShell…
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Easily Identify Your vCenter Version and Update Needs with PowerShell (Get-vCenterVersion)
If you are working with VMware environments, particularly with vCenter Server, it’s important to keep track of the version and build number of your vCenter instances. This script/function, Get-vCenterVersion, is designed to help you retrieve these details effortlessly. Here, we’ll break down my script, explaining each section, and provide examples of how to use it.…
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VMUGCZ Event in Prague – 2024-05-23
A Day of Innovation and Networking VMware User Group Czech Republic (VMUGCZ) Yesterday’s VMUGCZ event in Prague was a fantastic success, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts for a day filled with insightful sessions, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Agenda: Welcome by VMUGCZ LeadersThe event began with a warm welcome from the VMUGCZ leaders, setting…
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Audio-Books 2021-2024
Seznam audioknih, které jsem za ta léta poslechl. Většinou cestou do a ze zaměstnání 🙂 Pokud mi chcete nějkou doporučit tak mi určitě napište. Všechny audio knihy si můžeš poslechnout na audiolibrix. 2024 Těžké melodično (Terry Pratchett) Na volné noze (Robert Vlach) Jak na sítě (Eliška Vyhnálková) Total Recall (Arnold Schwaryenegger) 2023 KMOTR (Mario Puzo)…
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My Experience at VMware Explore 2023
I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend VMware Explore 2023, and it was an enlightening journey into the future of digital transformation. This year’s event was brimming with innovative solutions and significant updates that left me excited about what’s coming next in the tech world. Personal Insights Attending VMware Explore 2023 was more than…
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- Home Lab Hardware I’m Most Excited About in 2025Home Lab Hardware I’m Most Excited About in 2025 Take a look at the latest developments in Home Lab Hardware for 2025 and a few hardware solutions I’m excited about Broadcom Social Media Advocacy
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- VMware Cloud Director Failure After Storage…VMware Cloud Director Failure After Storage… Today, I had a storage issue, and all my VMs crashed. One of those VMs was my VMware Cloud Director (vCD). After resolving the storage problem and rebooting the VM, I noticed that vCD did not start properly. Checking the services, I found that some failed with errors, preventing … Continue reading “VMware Cloud Director Failure After Storage…”
- My HomeLab _ vclusterit.wordpressMy HomeLab _ vclusterit.wordpress My home lab…I love learning by doing (hands-on experience), and because of this, having a home lab is a must for me. It allows me to experiment, learn new things, and implement or suggest improvements in my work. One thing I can say for sure—the freedom to break, rebuild, and test … Continue reading “My HomeLab _ vclusterit.wordpress”
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