When managing a large VMware infrastructure, logging into the vSphere client manually to fetch configuration details or asset inventories quickly becomes a bottleneck. Fortunately, modern VMware environments offer a robust vCenter REST API that allows you to extract inventory details programmatically. In this post, we will look at a ready-made Python Class that acts as an easy-to-use functions box. It […]
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, […]
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 […]
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? […]
VMware SRM is a software solution that enables failover when a disaster occurs at your primary site, causing partial or full downtime. While SRM is not a replication software, it leverages VM-level and array-based replication to orchestrate failover in a predefined order. The distance between two sites can be thousands of miles, such as one site in Dallas and the other […]
When working with cloud-init, it’s crucial to understand how it interacts with different operating systems and their respective network management tools. This understanding ensures that your network configurations are applied correctly, especially when using orchestration tools like VMware Aria Automation. In this post, I will describe the differences in how cloud-init interacts with network management tools in Ubuntu and Red […]
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