Yesterday’s VMUGCZ online event delivered exactly what many VMware admins appreciate most: a practical deep dive that goes beyond the wizard.
In “vSAN File Services a little bit deeper”, Jiří Viktorin walked through how vSAN File Services works “under the hood,” what you should have ready before enabling it, and what to watch out for when moving from lab to production.
🎥 YouTube recording in CZ [Czech]: https://youtu.be/gUmk-gLn3Pw
What the session covered
1) vSAN File Services architecture
Where components run, how the service is built on top of the vSAN stack, and why that matters for day-2 operations.
2) Requirements & prerequisites
The fundamentals that decide if the deployment is smooth or painful:
- vSAN readiness
- network considerations
- DNS correctness
- certificates and trust chain expectations
- common gotchas before deployment
3) NFS / SMB shares — configuration and operational tips
Practical guidance around share configuration and planning for ongoing operations.
4) Monitoring, troubleshooting, and common problems
What to monitor, typical failure patterns, production limits, and best practices — plus how to troubleshoot efficiently.
Who should watch it
- VMware admins / vSphere & vSAN enthusiasts
- anyone considering File Services in production
- people who want more than a “click-through” setup
Quick community question
Are you already using vSAN File Services in production — or still testing it in a lab? Share your experience in the comments.