Category: VxRail
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GVU (GEOS Video Update) Episode 2 – VxRail, VCF on VxRail and APEX updates
Welcome to the 2nd episode of the GVU (GEOS Video Update). In this episode Curtis Edwards and Ben Mayer bring you the latest updates to VxRail and VCF on VxRail. We discuss VxRail 8.0.100 and VCF 5.0 on VxRail 8.0.100. Also discussed are the recent updates to APEX as well…
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VxRail release 7.0.450 – VxRail upgrade planning enhancements
With Dell’s VxRail 7.0.450 release on 4th May 2023, a ream of new features and enhancements are being introduced that will bring a better overall lifecycle management experience to VxRail customers. I’ve listed the primary features of this release in my latest blog post, covering the latest LCM enhancements, in…
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GVU Episode 1 – VVU name change and VxRail Updates.
UPDATES!! Welcome to the 1st episode of the GVU. Yes folks, the GVU! What you knew as the VVU (VxRail Video Update) is now going to be called the GVU (GEOS Video Update). Welcome to Episode 1 where Curtis Edwards, Una O’Herlihy and Ben Mayer discuss some of the key…
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VxRail STIG v2.1
VxRail STIG v2.1 VxRail Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) is set of security configurations for cybersecurity requirements specifically for VxRail. This tool will allow us to secure the VxRail appliance by securing protocols networks, software and hardware. It is published by Defense Information System Agency (DISA) https://public.cyber.mil/stigs/ Mandated for…
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VxRail 8.0.000 & vSAN Express Storage Architecture (vSAN ESA) – next evolution of vSAN architecture now available for VxRail
With vSphere release 8.0, customers will now have another option during deployment for their 3-node, 2-node and stretched VxRail clusters with VMware’s new vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA). Learn more at my personal blog: https://cloudunanutshell.blogspot.com/2023/03/vxrail-80000-next-evolution-of-vsan.html #Iwork4Dell Opinions expressed in this article are entirely my own and may not…
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VxRail for the Edge
VxRail for the Edge VxRail can now be deployed closer to the edge with VD-4000 series where there is space constrain, remote and harsh environments. It can be as small as a shoe box, vertically mounted and supports temperature resilient and shock resistance. -5C to 55C operating temperature Up to…
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A New Kind of Data Protection: Cyber-Recovery
“Disaster Recovery (including DRaaS) has numerous shortcomings when used for ransomware recoveries” A new segment within the Data Protection (DP) space. This article compares and contrasts Cyber Recovery (CR) and Disaster Recovery (DR) and when each is applicable. All the more relevant within the current geopolitical climate. click here to…
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VxRail VD-4000 Deep Dive
The VxRail VD-4000 was recently released, providing a next generation VxRail node option for edge use cases. It provides a ruggedized platform, with a smaller, purpose-built form factor extending the benefits of VxRail to locations previously inaccessible due to unfavorable conditions, low bandwidth and footprint restrictions. There are three…
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VxRail with CloudIQ – Dell’s Best Kept Secret
CloudIQ is a SaaS based AIOps platform, that offers easy proactive monitoring and troubleshooting for Dell solutions. It leverages machine learning to proactively monitor and measure the overall health of Dell servers, storage, hyperconverged, data protection, and network devices. CloudIQ is available at no additional cost to Dell customers…
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Upgrading VxRail from 7 .x to 8
As VxRail 8.0.000 was released at the beginning 2023, I wanted to outline the upgrade steps if you are interested in adopting VxRail 8 with vSphere 8. Please note that you should always refer to the latest Solve procedure when upgrading your VxRail cluster as steps might be different…
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