When managing a VMware environment, we often rely on standard vSphere DRS rules to keep virtual machines on separate physical hosts for high availability. But what happens when you need to keep those same VMs on separate underlying storage arrays or datastores? That is where Storage DRS (SDRS) anti-affinity rules come into play. If you have tried automating this in […]
VMware Cloud Foundation 9 introduces a more comprehensive and flexible architecture, making it easier to design and deploy modern infrastructure stacks. One of the key improvements is the streamlined deployment of core components like vCenter, ESXi, NSX, and Aria Operations. Compared to previous versions—especially vSphere 8 and Aria Suite 8—VCF 9 simplifies lifecycle management and reduces manual steps. For example, […]
Sometimes when writing Python code, you might need to call an external script to do something that’s easier in another language. A common case is running a PowerShell script from Python. For example: The good news: Python’s built-in subprocess module makes this very straightforward. Step 1 – Create a PowerShell Script Let’s say we have a file called hello.ps1 in […]
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is a robust hybrid cloud platform designed to unify compute, storage, networking, and management into a single, seamless framework. It provides the foundation for modern enterprise workloads across private and public cloud environments. In this post, we dive deep into the architecture, components, lifecycle management, deployment models, and other critical aspects of VCF. Core Components Key […]
If you encounter issues with the ordering of vmnic and vmhba in some of your ESXi hosts, such as one host not following the expected order and violating your cluster configuration, you can reorder them to match your desired setup. Steps to Reorder vmnic and vmhba Put the Host into Maintenance Mode: Start SSH and ESXi Shell Services: Connect to […]
In this post, I’ll explain the easiest way to automatically add a deployed VM from VMware Aria Automation Cloud Assembly to a Veeam backup job using tags. This method ensures that your VMs are consistently backed up without manual intervention. Step-by-Step Guide After the VM deployment complete make sure the vsphere tag (backup:true) assigned to the VM. You can see […]
In this post, I’ll describe how to create a DNS record when the cloud template configuration sets a static IP address on a cloud VM after deployment. Prerequisites Steps to Add the DNS Server as a PowerShell Host PowerShell: After adding the DNS Server you will be able to see it on VRO inventory. Create a Scriptable Task: javascript After […]
In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to successfully install VMware Aria Automation using the Easy Installer ISO. We’ll cover a standard installation scenario, which includes deploying one VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager, one VMware Identity Manager, and one VMware Aria Automation instance. Note that in a production environment, you should plan for a clustered deployment. Prerequisites Installation […]
VMware Aria Operations, formerly known as vRealize Operations (vROps), retains the core functionalities of its predecessor while introducing enhanced integration with cloud platforms. If you’re familiar with vROps, you’ll find it easy to install, configure, and manage Aria Operations. This guide will walk you through installing Aria Operations 8.17 with high availability (HA) using two primary nodes. Why High Availability? […]
One of my colleagues was manually running RVTools every day on five vCenter servers and exporting the results to Excel files on his client system. To streamline this process, I created a PowerShell script that automates the task. Here’s how you can set it up: Step 1: Install RVTools First, install RVTools on the system where you want to run […]
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