Automated VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) host…
Automated VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) host… ESXi Scripted Installation (Kickstart) has been my go-to method for achieving zero-touch provisioning of ESXi hosts at scale, which I had started…
How to Stop vCLS VMs from Running on a vSphere HA Failover Host
vCLS VMs can't be pinned away from one host. Options: restrict vCLS datastores, use an anti-affinity policy, or disable vCLS with Retreat Mode.
Unable to Power On vSphere Cluster Services (vCLS) VMs: Causes and Fixes for “No host is compatible”, MWAIT and Insufficient Resources
Why vCLS VMs fail to power on (cpuid.mwait, per-VM EVC, vhv.enable, privileges, datastore) and the Broadcom KB fix for each error.
Harnessing Remote Logging for Enhanced NSX Component Management
NSX remote logging not configured? Set a syslog server on NSX Manager and Edge with set logging-server, check it with get logging-servers, find local logs.
NSX Installation and Essential Commands Guide
Essential NSX commands on NSX Manager and ESXi: transport node status, TEP/VTEP info, VIFs, NSX VIBs and agents, vmkping over the TEP stack, and log files.
Mastering the NSX Management Cluster: Essential Commands and Log Files
Manage the NSX Manager cluster from the CLI: cluster status and config, detach and join manager nodes, and the NSX Manager log files for troubleshooting.
Understanding and Utilizing NSX Distributed Firewall through CLI Commands
NSX DFW from the CLI: firewall status, rule summary and exclude list on NSX Manager, per-host checks on ESXi, DFW log files and gateway firewall on Edge.
Simplifying Network Operations with NSX-T: A Guide to Logical Routing and Diagnostics
NSX logical routing troubleshooting from the CLI: gateways, interfaces and routes on NSX Manager, BGP and OSPF on the Edge (vrf), and checks on ESXi hosts.
Mastering NSX: Navigating Logical Switching Commands in NSX Manager and ESXi
NSX segment commands on NSX Manager and ESXi: list segments, MAC, ARP, VTEP and transport-node tables, port details, stats, and the ESXi logs to check.
Mastering VMware NSX: Strategies for Success on the VCAP-NV Deploy Exam
How I prepared for the VMware VCAP-NV Deploy exam: study resources, hands-on practice and time-management tips for the NSX practical test.