Standardization is key for automation! Without proper standardization, every (automated) change becomes a huge risk. I work for a large enterprise and have come to realize that sometimes we lack the necessary standardization. Even though everything is well documented, I found some discrepancies between how a vSwitch should be configured and how it was actually […]
A Guide to the VCF Diagnostic Tool for vSphere (VDT) Are you struggling with diagnosing and troubleshooting issues in your VMware vCenter Server environment? The VCF Diagnostic Tool for vSphere (VDT) is here to streamline the process. This powerful utility automates the detection of configuration problems, providing instant, clear feedback to help you quickly identify […]
In a large enterprise with hundreds of HP servers across multiple data centers, it can be challenging to keep track of every alert. This often leads to a large number of open alerts. Sometimes the condition that triggered an alert is no longer present. Unfortunately, OneView doesn’t always automatically close these alerts. That’s why I […]
## Simplify vCenter Role and Permission Management with PowerShell In the world of IT infrastructure, managing virtual environments efficiently is crucial. vCenter, VMware’s management platform, plays a vital role in this. One key aspect of vCenter management is handling roles and permissions, ensuring the right people have the right access. Today, we’ll delve into a […]
## Introduction: As we draw the curtains on this series, today’s blog serves as the grand finale, introducing the PowerShell script that adds the finishing touch. This script is the cherry on top, orchestrating the automated assignment of vSAN policies based on VM IOPS. ### Understanding the PowerShell Script – **Comments for Clarity:** – Throughout […]
## Introduction: As we approach the culmination of our series on automating vSAN policy application, this second-to-last blog post is dedicated to the creation of an intuitive and informative dashboard. Dashboards serve as a swift and effective means of presenting crucial information. Let’s delve into the steps of creating a dashboard that brings clarity to […]
## Introduction: As we reach the midpoint of our series on automating vSAN policy application, this blog focuses on the strategic use of custom groups in Aria Operations. Custom groups offer a seamless way to organize specific objects, whether they share the same type or encompass multiple types. In this article, we’ll explore the creation […]
## Introduction: In the second installment of our series on automating vSAN policy application, we dive into the crucial aspect of Super Metrics. Understanding the I/O characteristics of a VM is paramount in determining the appropriate vSAN policy. Let’s explore the creation of essential Super Metrics to fine-tune policy decisions. ## Super Metrics for […]
## Introduction: In continuation of my previous blog post, where I introduced the concept of automatically applying the best vSAN policy on a VM, this article will delve into the detailed process of building a dashboard to enhance the visualization of this automated process. This series consists of five blogs, each providing an in-depth explanation […]
This is a quick post about an issue I encountered with Aria LCM and Aria Ops 4 Logs. Somehow, Aria LCM couldn’t detect the correct Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) of the Aria Ops 4 Logs nodes. All three nodes showed as localhost. Consequently, Aria LCM updated the root password for localhost, which was, obviously, […]