What is Stateless Stateless ESXi refers to a VMware ESXi configuration, a popular hypervisor used for virtualization. The ESXi host operates without a local disk or persistent storage in a stateless ESXi configuration. Instead, it boots over the network using…
In VMware vSphere, the “All Paths Down” (APD) condition refers to a situation where the storage device becomes temporarily inaccessible to the ESXi hosts. This can occur due to various reasons, such as storage system failure, connectivity issues, or misconfigurations.…
VMware EVC (Enhanced vMotion Compatibility) is a feature of VMware vSphere that ensures compatibility between hosts in a cluster when the hosts have different CPU generations or vendor architectures. EVC presents a consistent set of CPU features to all virtual…
VMware HCX (Hybrid Cloud Extension) is a software solution that enables organizations to migrate and extend their VMware-based workloads between data centers, on-premises data centers, and public cloud environments. HCX provides a seamless and secure way to extend the capabilities…
Securing a VMware ESXi environment can be challenging, especially if youneed to meet NIST standards for data centers. NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)provides guidelines and recommendations to ensure the security,confidentiality, and integrity of data stored and processed in…
In this blog post, we’ll explore what vCLS is, how it works, and the benefits it provides for virtualized environments. What is vSphere Cluster Services? vSphere Cluster Services (vCLS) is a new feature introduced in vSphere 7.0 that provides a…
So we designed, or at least we thought about designing, a VMware Stretched Cluster in the last post. Now we will look into which failure scenarios we have designed a solution to protect us against. Assumptions: For this blog post…
In previous articles, I have looked at the difference between Disaster Avoidance and Disaster Recovery and Design considerations for Disaster avoidant infrastructure. This article will look at a solution that can be the best choice if a high level of…
As a VMware Architect, I must understand how my recommended infrastructure performs. As a VMware Systems Engineer, I need to know how the platform performs and which changes I can make to ensure the VMs perform better. One of the…
My last article focused on the high-level definition of Disaster Avoidance and Disaster Recovery. Both are essential terms for Data Center and Compute Infrastructure Architecture. Working in the manufacturing sector, I often hear we need an infrastructure to support our…
