Discover a new way to explore esxcli commands with an interactive mind map.
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ESXCLI interactive mind map 6.7 U1
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Category Archives: VMware
PowerCLI Image Builder experiments
Two new PowerCLI functions based on Image Builder: Compare-EsxImageProfilePlus and Merge-EsxImageProfile.
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VMware Product Interoperability Matrices PowerCLI
Generate VMware Product Interoperability report…the PowerCLI way.
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Migrate vCenter Server VM to EVC cluster via ephemeral distributed port group
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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VMware EVC design recommendation
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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Windows Server 2016 unattended installation plus VMware Tools
Create with PowerShell a ISO for a Windows server 2016 unattended installation including VMware Tools and PVSCI drivers.
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vSphere Replication – Lessons learned
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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Unknown installer error – nested ESXi 6.5
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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VCAP6-DCV Design Exam Experience
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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VMware vSphere 6.5 API Object Model
Schema of the VMware vSphere 6.5 API Object Model.
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