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  • My Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Exam Experience

    Jan 13, 2020 Certified Kubernetes Administrator
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    It has now been about two months since I have began learning Kubernetes as I started to cover Project Pacific in my new role. With that said, one of my goals was to achieve the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) to prove my current knowledge. This post will be a recap of my experience studying for the exam.

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  • Considerations for vSphere Component Backup and Restore: Part 2

    Oct 23, 2019 vSphere Backup Restore vCenter Server ESXi
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    Now that we have covered the considerations to backup each component in your vSphere Environment, it’s time to think about the rollback or restore process. In the previous post we discussed how to backup each individual component, in this post we will continue the conversation and discuss considerations to restore or rollback your vSphere Environment components. Platform Services Controller / vCenter Server When things don’t go right with an update, upgrade or configuration change of your Platform Services Controller or vCenter Server you need to understand the proper steps it …

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  • Considerations for vSphere Component Backup and Restore: Part 1

    Oct 21, 2019 vSphere Backup Restore vCenter Server ESXi
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    You spend time planning and implementing updates, upgrades and configuration changes to vSphere Environments. Rollback or recovery is usually the last thing on the mind. Did you know there are multiple ways to successfully backup each component in a vSphere Environment? There are also many ways to recover those same components. In this series we will talk about considerations to backup and restore or rollback your vSphere environment if we have a need to.

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  • VMworld EU 2019 - vSphere Lifecycle Sessions

    Sep 24, 2019 VMworld
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    VMworld US has wrapped up and now its time to focus on VMworld EU! Let’s jump in and find out what’s going on in the world of vSphere Lifecycle. Check out this post to see how I will be engaging with our customers at this years events!

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  • Windows Server 2008 is Going EOL - What about my vCenter Server?

    Aug 12, 2019 vCenter Server vSphere 6.7 vCenter Server 6.5
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    Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will be end-of-life on January 14th, 2020. This impacts quite a few folks who may have deployed their vCenter Server for Windows on these Operating Systems. I have been asked quite often recently, “What are my options?” Let’s dive in and find out what it takes to move to a supported OS!

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  • Handling the Lifecycle of a vCenter HA Environment

    Jul 30, 2019 vCenter HA vCenter Server Lifecycle
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    vSphere 6.5 first introduced vCenter HA and since its inception has been deployed in many environments. When it comes to upgrading or updating your vCenter HA environment there are some specific considerations. If you have wondered what it takes to handle the lifecycle of a vCenter HA enabled vCenter Server, keep reading! vCenter HA Overview vCenter HA has seen wide adoption as customers wish to provide provide high availability for their vCenter Server.

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  • VMworld 2019 - Sessions and Events

    Jun 18, 2019 VMworld
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    VMworld US 2019 is just around the corner and the session acceptance emails have just been sent out. Check out this post to see how I will be engaging with our customers at this years events!

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  • vCenter Server Converge Tool - What About My Certificates

    Jun 7, 2019 vCenter Server vSphere 6.7 Converge Tool Certificates
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    As more customers get ready to run the vCenter Server Converge Tool in their environments, a common question that has been asked is “What Happens to my Certificates?” Well that is a good question so lets find out!

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  • vCenter Server Appliance CLI - JSON Creator

    Apr 24, 2019 vCenter Server vSphere 6.7 Clarity Angular CoolTool
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    I am proud to announce that my first VMware Clarity Project the VCSA JSON Creator is now live! This has been something I have wanted to do for some time, and am glad to finally have the first version available for feedback. Let’s dive in and take a look.

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  • vCenter Server Converge Tool - How do I Converge an Environment Using the UI

    Apr 11, 2019 vCenter Server vSphere 6.7 Converge Tool
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    vSphere 6.7 Update 2 is now available! Inside this update include enhancements to the vCenter Server Converge Tool. Let’s dive in and take a look at whats new and see how to converge a deployment using the new UI.

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