Automate VM power operations in vCenter using native PowerShell and the REST API – no PowerCLI required. This approach delivers controlled concurrency, smart shutdown handling, and minimal overhead. It is a simple way to make maintenance windows faster and more predictable.
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Announced Features for VCF 9
Details are starting to drop about Broadcom’s flagship solution platform: VCF 9! In this article, get a preview of what’s new and headed your way!
Problem Investigation: Excessive DNS Queries and etcd Failure Messages
In a recent troubleshooting session, my team noticed an alarming surge in DNS queries and puzzling etcd error messages on two of our hosts. Despite having no firewall rules in place to block traffic, we discovered that the etcd service was rejecting connections. Had an old configuration change finally come back to haunt us? The answer may surprise you.
Fortified vCenter Security – Replace the SSL Machine Certificate in vCenter 8
In this article, we explore how to enhance the security of your vCenter Server by replacing the default self-signed SSL certificate with a signed certificate. VMware has streamlined the process in vCenter 8, making the workflow much easier and more efficient for Administrators. This article will provide an overview of the updated procedure and highlight key considerations to ensure a successful implementation.
RVTools Fails to Launch with FIPS Enabled
In this post, we investigate an issue where RVTools fails to launch due to FIPS enablement on the Windows client device.