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vNIC Speed Management with powershell (PowerCLI)
Managing virtual network interfaces (vNICs) effectively is crucial for VMware administrators who want to optimize their virtual infrastructure. It’s important to note that modifying a VM’s in-guest virtual networking adapter link speed addresses OS or application-level limitations related to the default detected 10Gb speed of the vmxnet3 adapter. However, keep in mind that the actual…
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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Hands-on Labs
Discover the new VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Hands-on Labs – 100% free to use and ready to go with zero setup required. direct link to new labs -> https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog?catalogs=VCF%209.0%20GA There is a 5 new VCF9 labs Here’s what you’ll dive into: more info in official blog here: https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2025/06/19/vmware-cloud-foundation-9-0-hands-on-labs-dive-in-and-unlock-your-potential/
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VMUG Czech Republic: Deep Dive into VCF Networking, Kubernetes Integration, and Cybersecurity
On an inspiring day at Greenpoint Prague, we gathered for the VMware User Group (VMUG) Czech Republic event, which I had the pleasure of organizing alongside Josef Zach. The venue buzzed with energy as we eagerly anticipated a day filled with insightful sessions and vibrant networking. The day started strong with Karel Novak‘s compelling session,…
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VMUG Connect 2025 Recap: From Brewery Chats to Certification Success!
Just got back from VMUG Connect 2025 in Saint Louis, and what an incredible experience it was! From the moment I landed, the energy was buzzing, and kicking off the event at the pre-connect gathering in a Budweiser brewery set the perfect casual tone to network and catch up with friends and peers from around…
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My VMUG Leader Summit 2025 Experience in Saint Louis!
I recently had the fantastic opportunity to travel from the Czech Republic to Saint Louis, USA, for the 2025 VMUG Leader Summit. As a proud Czech Republic VMUG Leader, this journey was particularly exciting for me—filled with long flights, amazing people, and tons of great insights. My trip began in Prague, with stopovers in Amsterdam…
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How to Suppress ESXi Shell Warnings with PowerCLI
If you’re managing VMware environments, you might occasionally run into persistent shell warning alerts in your ESXi hosts. Thankfully, you can quickly find and suppress these warnings with a bit of PowerCLI magic. Check for ESXi Hosts with Shell Warnings Show the actual advanced settings on all hosts. Log into vCenter using PowerCLI and run…
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How to Quickly Check/Backup ESXi Host TPM Encryption Recovery Key Using PowerCLI
Managing encryption across multiple ESXi hosts can be a bit of a hassle. But don’t worry. I’ve got a simple PowerCLI script that’ll save you time and headaches by quickly retrieving encryption status and recovery keys from your VMware environment. Why Do You Need This? Ensuring your ESXi hosts are correctly encrypted is essential for…
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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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- Network complexity is growing — and with it,…Network complexity is growing — and with it, the pressure on service providers to deliver flawless performance while finding new revenue streams. In \@ITOps Times, \@Gedeon Hombrebueno breaks down how network observability can be a game-changer for MSPs, CSPs, and telcos. The article explains why traditional monitoring tools fall short, and how embracing observability helps … Continue reading “Network complexity is growing — and with it,…”
- vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Core…vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Core… VCF Storage Support Enhancements For Greenfield VCF deployments VMFS Fibre Channel, and NFSv3 are now supported as principal storage options for the management domain. For full information on storage support see the VCF 9 technical documentation. NFS Improvements TRIM Support for NFS v3 […] Broadcom Social Media Advocacy
- NVMe Tiering with AMD Ryzen CPU workaround for…NVMe Tiering with AMD Ryzen CPU workaround for… If you have an AMD Ryzen processor and you are planning on use the NVMe Tiering feature with either VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) or VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0, you will need to apply the following workaround for your VMs to properly boot. Note: This workaround is … Continue reading “NVMe Tiering with AMD Ryzen CPU workaround for…”
- vSAN ESA Disk & HCL Workaround for VCF 9.0vSAN ESA Disk & HCL Workaround for VCF 9.0 vSAN ESA (Express Storage Architecture) has become the preferred architecture when deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). For those interested in exploring vSAN ESA with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 but may not have compatible hardware from the vSAN ESA HCL, there are a couple of work- … Continue reading “vSAN ESA Disk & HCL Workaround for VCF 9.0”
- Disable 10GbE NIC Pre-Check in the VCF 9.0…Disable 10GbE NIC Pre-Check in the VCF 9.0… By default, the new VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 Installer will validate the ESXi management interface is at a 10GbE network adaptor and it will prevent users from proceeding if the minimum link speed is not detected. This pre-check had also existed in VCF 5.x and users … Continue reading “Disable 10GbE NIC Pre-Check in the VCF 9.0…”
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