Everything related to vSAN
## 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 Around 10 to 15 years ago, I was tasked with finding a way to monitor the performance of the VMware infrastructure. Back then, I turned to a tool called vCOPs, an abbreviation for vCenter Operations Manager. Despite its rebranding to vRealize Operations Manager and, most recently, Aria Operations, its essence remains rooted in […]
## Introduction Managing and monitoring virtual environments in VMware vSphere can be a challenging task for VMware administrators. One of the critical aspects of maintaining these environments is managing Storage Policy-Based Management (SPBM) in VMware vSAN. As configurations change over time, it becomes essential to track these changes to ensure consistent performance and efficiency. In […]
In my current assignment I have to reuse “old” servers to build a new VMware Cloud Foundation platform. The servers already have a vSAN partition, which wasn’t removed before breaking down the old platform. But I guess nobody ever does delete the old vSAN partition, right? I have to remove the vSAN partition on […]