Category: VxRail

  • New Models in VxRail 7.0.320 Release

    In February, we released VxRail code version 7.0.320 which is based on ESXi 7.0U3c inclusive of the log4j fix, as well as many other 7.0U3 features. This release was available for all existing VxRail customers that are on 13G, 14G and 15G hardware and is accessible through the Dell Technologies…

  • VxRail Video Update (VVU) – Episode 3 (April Recap)

    In the third installment of the VxRail Video Update (VVU), Philip Armstrong, Curtis Edwards, Joe Mauer and Jeremy Merrill recap some of the updates that were released in April of 2022 as well as some general updates. This includes discussions around VxRail 7.0.370, Dell Technologies World, updates to the APIs…

  • Google Anthos on VxRail

    Google Anthos is a modern application development and hybrid cloud technology platform. Anthos enables deployment of some of the key public cloud capabilities in on-premises data centers. Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is at the core of the Anthos offering, which enables development of modern applications based on micro-services architecture. With…

  • VCF & VxRail Workflows and LCM Automation: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Part 1)

    The Automation Conundrum “if an automated system has an error, it will multiply the error until its fixed or shutdown. Efficient Automation makes humans more important, not less”. (Kaufman, 2010) Whether manufacturing parts or in our case the application of software updates and workflows, errors during an automated process are…

  • VCF & VxRail Workflows and LCM Automation: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

    The Automation Conundrum “if an automated system has an error, it will multiply the error until its fixed or shutdown. Efficient Automation makes humans more important, not less”. (Kaufman, 2010) Whether manufacturing parts or in our case the application of software updates and workflows, errors during an automated process are…

  • Tanzu Mission Control Overview & Demo on VxRail

    VMware Tanzu Mission Control is a centralized management platform for consistently operating and securing your Kubernetes infrastructure and modern applications across multiple teams and clouds. #IWORK4DELL Please note the views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily represent the views of Dell Technologies.

  • VxRail Video Update (VVU) – March 2022 Recap

    In the second installment of the VxRail Video Update (VVU), Philip Armstrong, Curtis Edwards, Joe Mauer and Jeremy Merrill recap some of the updates that were released in March of 2022. This includes discussions around VxRail 7.0.350 and the transition to Secure Connect Gateway for dial home, the need to…

  • Cloud Foundation on VxRail Shut Down and Startup (VCF 4.X)

    1. Overview For VCF (4.X) on VxRail, the sequence of steps should be first and foremost in our mind when shutting down and then starting up a VCF on VxRail environment. Not following the correct procedure could result in corruption within the environment and the loss of ability to start-up…

  • VxRail Call Home Changes in 7.0.350

    VxRail support includes Dell Secure Connect Gateway for call-home and proactive two-way remote connection for remote monitoring, diagnosis, and repair through the entire lifecycle process to ensure maximum availability. The Secure Connect Gateway technology is the next generation consolidated connectivity solution from Dell Technologies. SupportAssist Enterprise and Secure Remote Services…

  • VxRail Video Update (VVU) – Feb 2022 Recap

    In the first installment of the VxRail Video Update (VVU), Philip Armstrong, Curtis Edwards, Joe Mauer and Jeremy Merrill recap some of the updates that were released in February of 2022. This includes discussions around VxRail 7.0.320, VxRail, 7.0.350 and VCF 4.4. They also have discussion around some of the…