VMware Certifications
At VMware Explore, I attempted to take a VCF certification as it was free of charge, so why not? I have no working experience with the product, so it went as expected. I have to study and retry. However, i…
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VMware Explore 2025
This is my first VMware conference. I want you to know that I have no idea how the previous ones have been. It is obvious to me that we are standing at a “fork in the path”. VMware is fully…
Extract configuration
As mentioned in the previous post, I am gathering an overview of vSphere infrastructure in an easy, absorbable format. What other information is good to understand. Output: Fetching vSphere Cluster Information…Cluster Information:Cluster Name: ClusterNameNumber of Hosts: 2DRS Enabled: TrueHA Enabled:…
Export Networks to CSV
I am working on a project that requires gathering configurations. This script will log into the vCenter and export the Network configuration to a CSV.
Safe Storage of credentials, Windows
Not everyone uses a MAC, for the windows users out there, lets look at an alternative to store and use credentials in a safe manner. Store Credentials Use Credentials Security Notes: On Windows operating systems, “user context” refers to the…
Safe storage of credentials in scripts
Having usernames and passwords in cleartext in scripts is a horrible security practice. Many companies have been hacked due to passwords being found on GitHub and similar sites. Having to type them in manually every time you run a script…
Script: Connect to iDRAC and collect Service Tag
A current use case I have is to gather all the Service Tags for my Dell Server environment, which is in the hundreds. Collecting them manually will be a nightmare. This is where scripts make the world so much easier.…
KPI – Uptime ESXi and VMs
KPIs, or Key Performance Indicators, in an IT system context are measurable metrics used to evaluate the performance, reliability, and efficiency of the system. These indicators help Key Performance Indicators, or KPIs, are measurable metrics used to assess the performance,…