When an organization sets out to build a new server virtualization environment, it often frames the task as a technical exercise. Hardware must be selected, clusters designed, networks laid out, and storage aligned with performance expectations. From the outside, this…
What is a stretched cluster A vSAN stretched cluster is a deployment model where a single vSAN cluster is extended across two geographically separated data centers, with a third site hosting the Witness Appliance. This architecture provides site‑level resilience by synchronously mirroring data between two active…
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:…
ESXi Lockdown Mode is a security feature in VMware ESXi that restricts direct access to the ESXi host, allowing access only through vCenter Server. This feature is designed to enhance security by preventing unauthorized users from modifying the ESXi host…
Previously, I posted about the replication of two HCIs using array-based or vSphere-based replication. This article addresses a third way or an addition to the two previously mentioned options. Dell Recovery Point for VMs (RP4VMs) synchronizes virtual machines to destination…
As I mentioned in the last article, I will write a new article about a disaster-avoidant solution I am deploying where it makes sense. Disaster avoidance in this setting means that we have a platform that is able to absorb…
To enable the vSphere Native Key Provider on vSphere 8, you can follow these steps. The vSphere Native Key Provider allows encryption-related functionality without needing an external Key Management Server (KMS). The Key provider service is easy to set up…
I work in a manufacturing organization. I design and build systems to support the production of Biologicals that will be injected into patients. Unplanned downtime impacts our ability to deliver products to the market. The biologicals go through maturing phases…
