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ESXCLI interactive mind map 6.7 U1

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Discover a new way to explore esxcli commands with an interactive mind map.
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This entry was posted in PowerCLI, VMware on November 24, 2018 by Christophe Calvet.

PowerCLI Image Builder experiments

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Two new PowerCLI functions based on Image Builder: Compare-EsxImageProfilePlus and Merge-EsxImageProfile.
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This entry was posted in PowerCLI, PowerShell, VMware on August 31, 2017 by Christophe Calvet.

VMware Product Interoperability Matrices PowerCLI

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Generate VMware Product Interoperability report…the PowerCLI way.
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This entry was posted in PowerCLI, PowerShell, VMware on July 5, 2017 by Christophe Calvet.

Migrate vCenter Server VM to EVC cluster via ephemeral distributed port group

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This post describes how to migrate a vCenter Server VM, connected to a distributed switch, to a lower EVC mode cluster.
For recovery purposes, create extra ephemeral distributed port group for management VMs as a best practice.
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This entry was posted in VMware on May 28, 2017 by Christophe Calvet.

VMware EVC design recommendation

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I personally recommend to enable Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) as a best practice, however it is also necessary to know the exception to this rule and when to not use it.
This post describes the arguments behind this recommendation originating from some real challenges in production.
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This entry was posted in PowerCLI, VMware on May 26, 2017 by Christophe Calvet.

Windows Server 2016 unattended installation plus VMware Tools

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Create with PowerShell a ISO for a Windows server 2016 unattended installation including VMware Tools and PVSCI drivers.
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This entry was posted in PowerCLI, PowerShell, VMware on May 9, 2017 by Christophe Calvet.

vSphere Replication – Lessons learned

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I got the opportunity to work with vSphere Replication in a real production environment for the first time.
It was not a smooth experience and i hope the lessons learned will help others VMware users.
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This entry was posted in VMware on April 29, 2017 by Christophe Calvet.

Unknown installer error – nested ESXi 6.5

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This post describes an error while configuring HA with nested ESXi 6.5 due to «Secure boot».
I hope it will help others lab users.
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This entry was posted in VMware on March 5, 2017 by Christophe Calvet.

VCAP6-DCV Design Exam Experience

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I just passed the VCAP6-DCV Design exam 3V0-622.
I hope the following information will be useful for others candidates.
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This entry was posted in VMware on December 15, 2016 by Christophe Calvet.

VMware vSphere 6.5 API Object Model

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Schema of the VMware vSphere 6.5 API Object Model.
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This entry was posted in Poster, PowerCLI, PowerShell, VMware on November 21, 2016 by Christophe Calvet.

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