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Synology DSM 5.1 New Package: Security Advisor
I happen to have two Synology boxes in my lab (DS213+ and DS412+) and I try to keep them updated as much as I can. Recently, DSM 5.1 was released which applies to both of them so this weekend, I took a...
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ESXi Time Configuration: Don’t point it towards the Windows Domain name
Recently, a client asked me what happens if ESX(i) servers are pointed towards the Windows domain name in “Time Configuration” and one or more domain controllers are not contactable? While I had a...
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Stocking up on eBooks – Packt Publishing eBook Bonanza
Every now and then, Packt Publishing comes up with this kind of promotion that feels too good to miss. Even though I am a bit late to talk about this (as the promotion started a week ago), I am still...
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My year in review
As this year draws to a close and I review my performance as a passionate virtualisation enthusiast, this has been an “OK” year. My aim this year was to contribute more; both professionally and to the...
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A New Journey
Today, I start my life as an independent/freelance consultant. This was one of the most difficult decisions of my life as I had to leave the best bunch of people to work with at Xtravirt. I know this...
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OnePlus One Phone: A User Review
My wife was looking for a new phone and just before Christmas, I suggested her to go for a OnePlus One phone. At that time, they were offering the phone without the invite and promising delivery before...
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How to install WordPress on a Synology Box?
My daughter has her own Wordpress.com blog where she posts articles about whatever she finds interesting. A few days back, she asked me if she could have a ISP-hosted WordPress blog, as she now wants...
View ArticlevSphere 6: Platform Services Controller (PSC): Design Decisions
The vSphere development team has done a great job in maintaining the same look and feel when it comes to interface of the new vSphere 6.0. Of course, there are minor changes due to new features but if...
View ArticlevSphere 6: VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA): Design Decisions
We all know the pains that vSphere Certificate management presents us with. While VMware’s Certificate Administration tool has made life a bit simpler, it is still quite a chore to generate requests,...
View ArticlevSphere 6: Upgrade Considerations
Chances are that unless you are an organisation new to vSphere or want an installation in the lab, you will be upgrading your existing vSphere infrastructure to the new vSphere 6.0 at some point in the...
View ArticleCrowdChat on vSphere 6
A few days back, Corey Romero asked me if I am interested in co-hosting a CrowdChat session on vSphere. Having never been on CrowdChat, jumping from nothing to co-hosting seemed a bit intimidating but...
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Book Review: VMware vSphere Security Cookbook
Time for a book review. This book was released in November last year so I know it’s a bit late but I’ve just got my hands on it. I hope you won’t mind. It is written by Mike Greer and is just over 300...
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Useful Links for NTP Configuration in vSphere Environments
A few months ago, I was helping out a customer with a time configuration issue on their vSphere environment. For one specific question, I investigated and wrote the post: ESXi Time Configuration:...
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ProTip: Use “watch” to monitor or troubleshoot ESXi
Just thought I should do a quick post about a command that is extremely useful but often forgotten and that command is “watch”. Syntax of this command is: watch [-n SEC] [-t] PROG ARGS where “n” is the...
View ArticlevRealize Automation REST Plugin error: Connection Pool Shut Down
A few days back, I was working with REST operations in vRealize Automation when suddenly, I was hit by the following error, when trying to “Invoke a REST Operation”: Connection pool shut down...
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Storage System not found on HP StoreVirtual VSA
A quick one this: Yesterday, I had to shut down one of my Shuttles, running my HP StoreVirtual VSA (12.0.00.0725.0). Usually, it’s not a problem as there are three nodes in the cluster and it remained...
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Free Learning Library from Packt Publishing
Today, I found out about an offer that is impossible to resist and thought the word should be spread about it immediately so that people can start benefiting right away. Packt Publishing has started...
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Adding PowerShell Hosts with Kerberos Authentication: krb5.conf Explained
When adding Powershell hosts to vRealize Orchestrator using Kerberos Authentication, one has to create the krb5.conf file. There are various articles on that and the best one I’ve seen is “this one”,...
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Workrave: Saving Lazy IT People from RSI (and other ailments)
I don’t know about you but I happen to be pretty lazy when it comes to taking breaks while working in front of a computer. This is especially true if I am working from home. There is always “let me...
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vRealize Automation: Troubleshooting Mail Configuration (or notification) Issues
On a couple of engagements in the recent past, I encountered situations where I was configuring Inbound/Outbound mail for newly-installed vRealize Automation environments. Despite assurances from mail...
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