Are you passionate about VMware technologies and eager to join an elite community of like-minded professionals? If you’ve ever considered elevating your career by becoming a vExpert, 2024 might be your year, and I’m here to help guide you on this exciting journey. The vExpert program is VMware’s global evangelism and advocacy platform, designed to recognize individuals who contribute significantly to the community by sharing their expertise and insights in VMware solutions. As a proud vExpert for the fifth consecutive year, I can attest to the transformative impact this recognition has had on ..read more

Introduction Time flies when you’re engrossed in the hustle and bustle of life, and here we are, already in week 8 of the year! For many of us, the beginning of the year marks a crucial time to set professional goals, especially when it comes to advancing our credentials. You’re in good company if you aim to tackle your certification goals early. The Myth of Annual Exams You might be under the impression that renewing your professional certification is a daunting task, requiring you to retake exams annually. This misconception can be discouraging, especially if you’ve just earned your badge in ..read more

Today, we are thrilled to introduce a game-changer!: a custom ChatGPT assistant tailored specifically for VMware ESXi command-line interface (esxcli) queries and troubleshooting. Before diving into the specifics of this innovative tool, let’s briefly explore the concept of creating your own ChatGPT and the benefits it brings. The Rise of Custom ChatGPT Solutions ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has been making waves across various industries for its ability to understand and generate human-like text. But did you know you can create your own ChatGPT model? This customization allows you to train t ..read more

When migrating virtual machines (VMs) using HCX bulk migration (version 4.7), the following error appears: “SCSI controller with bus sharing is used on VM-XX. Non VMware or out of date tools detected on VM-XX. HCX will attempt a graceful shutdown.” Let’s break down what this error means and how it relates to your VM setup. Raw Device Mappings (RDM) and Migration Firstly, it’s essential to understand the role of Raw Device Mappings (RDM) in this scenario. RDM is a feature in VMware that allows a VM to directly access and use a storage logical unit (LUN) on the SAN. There are two modes in whi ..read more

In today’s world, data is everything, right? That’s why it’s important to keep your virtual environment healthy and running smoothly. One thing that people often forget to do is to keep an eye on the temperature of their ESXi hosts. Overheating can cause all kinds of problems like slower performance, broken hardware, and even data loss. But don’t worry! There are helpful tools like VMware Aria Operations that make it easy to keep track of this important stuff. With VMware Aria Operations, you can monitor and visualize your data like a pro! Why Monitor ESXi Host Temperature? Before diving into ..read more

As a vExpert, you have the opportunity to share your story and experiences in the technology field with others. This recognition highlights your expertise and achievements in IT, allowing you to inspire and motivate those looking to venture into similar areas. By sharing your story, you can provide insights, tips, and advice to help aspiring professionals navigate their careers and overcome challenges. Your experiences, whether they are successes or failures, can serve as valuable lessons for others, helping them make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls. Additionally, being a vExpert ..read more

Your browser does not support the video tag. Hello VMware community members out there! We are thrilled to announce that the second half applications for the vExpert program are now open. As a VMware Expert members and vExpert Pros, we are excited to share this news and encourage you to take part in this incredible opportunity. Application Details Application submissions for the vExpert program will close on June 30th. The results will be announced via email on or before July 21st. vExpert Program Updates The vExpert Best Practice Guide To ensure a smooth and successful application process, VMw ..read more

Baking Clouds | VMware NSX ResourcesEach time we kick off a new NSX project with customers, a list of topics is covered. Here is a curated list of resources.  Book this site and come back regularly to check for updates. We will update the list of resources as we get new customer questions. When working with NSX it’s important to have a variety of reference materials available for customer engagements. This material will help ensure you provide accurate information, clarify questions, and establish customer trust. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the significance of reference material in c ..read more

Welcome to this technical blog post, where we will guide you through the process of upgrading VMware Cloud Director from version 10.3 to the latest release, 10.4.2. Let’s get started! The latest VMware Cloud Director 10.4.2 provides new features and enhancements that boost the functionality and performance of your cloud infrastructure. To mention: IDP Proxy: VMware Cloud Director can now act as an identity provider proxy server, allowing tenant-aware authentication of users through registered OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect compliant Identity Providers. Trusted Platform Module Support: Support for V ..read more

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