AHV Image services behavior has changed in AOS / Prism Central 5.5. The image service behavior depends on whether a cluster (also known as Prism Element) is registered to Prism Central. If the Prism Element (PE) cluster is newly created and has never been registered with a Prism Central instance all image operations will be… Read More: Add an image from the disk of a specific VM… »
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: How to delete Nutanix AFS »
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: Writers block »
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: My walk – VirtualDesignMaster »
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 4 »
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 3 »
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 2 »
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: VirtualDesignMaster – Challenge 1 »
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 and Imprivata Part 2 »
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: NetApp first look »