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VxRail: How to rename ESXi and vCenter hostnames
In this post we are exploring how to rename ESXi and vCenter hostnames as part of VxRail. In my scenario, I’m using an external DNS and internal vCenter. VxRail vCenter FQDN rename functionality was introduced with VxRail 7.0.400. Continue reading at CloudSquared Blog
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PowerScale for Google Cloud Overview
Dell Technologies and Google collaborated to make the PowerScale OneFS file system available as a service in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Initially released in 2020, PowerScale for Google Cloud expanded into an extensive offering over the time. It brings the high-performance and bandwidth-intensive capabilities for unstructured data to Google Cloud.…
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VxRail at the Edge – Satellite node introduction
Overview For your standard VxRail cluster you need a minimum of three nodes for each cluster deployment (yes, yes, there is also a 2-node option) – but what if you already have a VxRail environment and want to deploy a VxRail system to an Edge location? That is…an Edge location…
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VxRail VMware Explore recap (VVU Ep. 7)
Welcome to the 7th episode of VxRail Video Update (VVU) where Philip Armstrong, Curtis Edwards, Joe Mauer and Jeremy Merrill discuss VMware Explore and some of the VxRail announcements from the conference. We discuss updates to the platform and new options that will be available in the future, including DPUs,…
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The Hidden Features of iDRAC
iDRAC, which stands for integrated Dell Remote Access Controller, has been part of Dell PowerEdge servers forever. iDRAC is Dell’s version of an agentless out-of-band management controller for PowerEdge servers. iDRAC allows the traditional remote management of servers, such as remote power cycles, consoles, and updates, without the need for…
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VxRail Lifecycle Management via APIs
In this blog post we are exploring the use of APIs for VxRail Lifecycle Management (LCM) operations. This is particular important when managing multiple clusters or automating upgrades. I’m using the REST client “Insomnia” in this example, a lightweight client I personally like but any REST client can obviously be…
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Backup Solution for SaaS Application
APEX Backup Service Welcome back! This is a continuation of a previous blog I released about APEX Backup Services. I won’t go into too much detail about it in this blog, however, if you’re interested in reading it, I highly recommend you check it out. It has a lot of…
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NSX-T on Brownfield VxRail in 6 Minutes…… (Part 1 Geneve Overlay)
A VxRail customer of mine recently asked the question whether they could deploy NSX-T on an existing brownfield cluster deployment. The system is in production and running workload. There was no Day 0 requirement for NSX-T at time of deployment but requirements have changed in the interim. My stance normally…
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APEX Backup Services for Nutanix AHV Workloads (In under 5 mins!)
APEX Backup Services is a cloud-based data protection solution that ensures predictable, controllable costs without increasing complexity. It deploys in minutes and provides unlimited on-demand scaling to ensure growing data volumes are always protected. A web-based experience provides centralized visibility and management across workloads and users, ensuring your data is…
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Getting the best VxRail User Experience with ProSupport Enterprise Suite
ProSupport for Enterprise is one single source for all comprehensive VxRail hardware and software support. Overcome the complexity of infrastructure from the datacenter to the edge with unwavering support for hardware, software, and a smart way to manage the mix of vendors in your environment. ProSupport for Enterprise offers a…
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