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How to delete Nutanix AFS

I have been asked a couple times this week about how would you remove AFS from a cluster.  To be honest it is really easy. To delete a file server: Caution: Deleting a File Server VM (FSVM) can result in data loss. Be sure that you archive or back up data stored on a FSVM before you… Read More »

Writers block

This #vDM30in30 is going to be harder than I expected. Writers block has already set in. This might be he worst post of my 30 in November. I do apologies. I have started to study for my retake of the NPP. I hope this time I can pass it with flying colors. I am still… Read More »

My walk – VirtualDesignMaster

My Walk – VirtualDesignMaster If you did not watch the challenge 4 defense of VirtualDesignMaster, this will be a surprise.  I was not able to make it to the next round of the competition.  According to the judges the design was solid. I was just unable to stand out in the crowd.  From a writing… Read More »

VirtualDesignMaster – Challenge 4

VirtualDesignMaster (vDM) Challenge 4 This VirualDesignMaster challenge had me from the beginning.  Orchestration was something I wanted to learn, just not in four days! The challenge 4 design requirements: vDM Challenge 04 The hardest part of this design was figuring out what an orchestration tool was… Wiki say this: Orchestration describes the automated arrangement, coordination, and management… Read More »

VirtualDesignMaster Challenge 3

VirtualDesignMaster (vDM) Challenge 3 I know that the competitors have not been released for #vDM. I am really lucky to be one of these competitors. The challenge 3 design requirements: vDM Challenge 03 The hardest part of this design was deciding on a backup/DR solution. There are so many great products out there. VEEAM, Unitrends, and Backupexec… Read More »

VirtualDesignMaster – Challenge 2

VirtualDesignMaster Challenge 2 I know that the competitors have not been released for #vDM. I am really lucky to be one of these competitors. The challenge 2 design requirements: vDM Challenge 02 The hardest part of this design was deciding on a cloud solution. I have never attempted a design utilizing the public cloud. At least there… Read More »

VirtualDesignMaster – Challenge 1

VirtualDesignMaster Challenge 1 I know that the competitors have not been released for #vDM. I am really lucky to be one of these competitors. The challenge 1 design requirements are here. I think the hardest part of this first design was the lack of time.  The first design was through the US Independence holiday. I had… Read More »

NetApp and Imprivata Part 2

NetApp and Imprivata Part 2 I owe it to NetApp and Imprivata to post a status update. NetApp Part 2 NetApp contacted me hours after the blog was posted.  Within 12 hours they had a fix and were working on hot fixes for the current version(s) of their software. Great Job! Imprivata Part 2 Imprivata… Read More »

NetApp first look

NetApp first impression Recently I have had a chance to access a NetApp appliance.  I am very interested in learning and getting to know the NetApp brand. So the first task was to see the device.  I was not very impressed with the overall appearance.  Looked very similar to the IBM DS3500 series and Cybernetic disk shelves… Read More »