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vCenter 8.0 U2 Storage Policies Go Missing – Due to Service Account (SPS) VMware vSphere Profile-Driven Storage Service

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 2 minutes read

Tonight’s blog post goes in-depth on Service Accounts especially the SPS account which the VMware vSphere Profile-Driven Storage Service relies on that lives within the Administrators group. Well, imagine the panic when the SPS service account goes missing, leaving your vSAN and storage policies in limbo.

In this blog post, we’ll dive into the nightmare scenario of losing these vital components and explore how to troubleshoot and recover from such a disaster. So grab a cup of coffee and get ready to learn how to tackle this challenging situation head-on. Let’s get started!

So Below – I logged into my vCenter Server 8 today, and I was like why are my policies missing and my vSAN Performance complaining ?? Well I started to dig in and found some evidence of the SPS service account gone.

Storage Providers are missing ?! What is happening?!

vSAN Performance complaining about its policy not being there, and your can see that the Storage Policy drop down is broken / not loading the vSAN policies I have for vSAN Performance

So – First thing is take a snapshot of what your current vCenter is, yeah we know its broken and SPS is missing but safety first!

First, what I did – is, I checked the logs where the VMware vSphere Profile-Driven Storage Service

/var/log/vmware/vmware-sps/sps.log

You will see lots of different spring frame work events and processes, but what you are really looking for is your specific SPS Service Account, for me, mine was

sps-71587023-8efd-4f7e-b094-ede500183201

Once you have your account copied – open your favorite text editor. You will want to structure your command below in the same way. As an example you may copy i provided mine from the screen shot – But replace my SPS account with yours.

/usr/lib/vmware-vmafd/bin/dir-cli group modify --name Administrators --add sps-71587023-8efd-4f7e-b094-ede500183201

After you hit enter, you will see that it will ask you for the [email protected] password, if you are running VCF, you will need to pull your password from the SDDC Manager if you have Auto Rotate passwords enabled.

Once Password has been entered you shall see the same following prompt where the SPS account has been added to the Administrators group.

Enter password for [email protected]:
Account [sps-71587023-8efd-4f7e-b094-ede500183201] added to group [Administrators]
Group member [sps-71587023-8efd-4f7e-b094-ede500183201] added successfully

Woohoo! vSAN and vCenter are all up and running with working VM Storage Policies

And Finally – We see our SPS account back in the Administrators Group!

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CloudVMware Cloud Foundation

New VMware Cloud Foundation & vSphere Foundation Offerings and Licensing model

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 4 minutes read

Official Announcement about the new offerings from VMware

VMware is here to shake things up with their latest offerings, VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vSphere Foundation!

With VMware Cloud Foundation, managing your cloud infrastructure has never been easier, providing a unified platform for seamless deployment and management of applications across private, public, and hybrid clouds. And that’s not all! VMware vSphere Foundation takes virtualization to the next level for smaller businesses and their needs, delivering enhanced scalability, reliability, and security for your business-critical applications.

Announcement of VMware Cloud Foundation and vSphere Foundation Products and Support Services offerings, same information where @ William Lam has shared on his blog.

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Products & Support Services includes:

  • SDDC Manager
  • vSphere Enterprise Plus
    • vCenter Server Standard
    • vSphere with Tanzu (includes TKG Runtime)
    • vSphere ESXi
  • vSAN Enterprise (includes 1TiB per CPU Core)
  • NSX Enterprise Plus
  • Aria Suite Enterprise
    • Aria Automation
    • Aria Operations
    • Aria Operations for Logs
  • Aria Operations for Networks Enterprise
  • HCX Enterprise
  • VMware Data Service Manager (COMING SOON)
  • Activation & Upgrade Support Service
  • Select Support Service (recommended)

Available Add-Ons for purchase for VCF:

  • VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery (VCDR)
    • Sold as protected TiB and Per Protected VM
  • VMware Ransomware Recovery (RWR)
    • Sold as Per Protected VM
  • VMware Site Recovery (SRM)
    • Sold as pack of 25 VMs
  • vSAN Enterprise
    • Sold as 8TiB per CPU socket
  • VMware Load Balancer (NSX Advanced Load Balancer)
    • Sold as per service unit
  • VMware Firewall
    • Sold as per CPU Core
    • Distributed Firewall
    • Gateway Firewall
    • Security Intelligence
    • Container Security with Antrea
  • VMware Firewall + Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
    • Sold as per CPU Core
    • Distributed Firewall
    • Gateway Firewall
    • Security Intelligence
    • Container Security with Antrea
    • Distributed and Gateway Intrusion Detection and Prevention Service (IDS/IPS)
    • Malware Prevention
    • Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) and Network Detection and Response (NDR)
  • Tanzu Mission Control (TMC)
    • Sold as per CPU Core
    • TMC SaaS
    • TMC (Self-Managed)
  • Tanzu Application Platform (TAP)
    • TAP
      • Sold as per vCPU
    • Tanzu Spring Runtime
      • Sold as per CPU Core
  • Tanzu Spring Runtime (TSR)
    • Sold as per CPU Core
  • Tanzu Guardrails Enterprise (TGE)
    • Sold as per resource
    • Tanzu Hub
    • Tanzu Guardrails
    • Aria Automation Config (formally Saltstack)
    • Automation for Secure Clouds
    • Automation for Secure Host
  • Tanzu Guardrails Advanced (TGA)
    • Sold as per resource
    • Tanzu Hub
    • Tanzu Guardrails
    • Automation for Secure Clouds
  • Tanzu Cloudhealth Enterprise (TCE)
    • Sold as percentage of monthly cloud spend
  • Tanzu Application Catalog (TAC)
    • Sold as active artifact
  • Tanzu Ops for Apps (formally Wavefront)
    • Sold as packets per second (PPS)
  • Tanzu Insights (TI)
    • Sold as event per month
  • CSP Entitlement
    • Partner must be signed up to Broadcom Expert Advantage program
    • Cloud Director
    • Cloud Director Availability
    • Cloud Director Plugins and Extension
    • Chargeback
    • Usage Meter
  • VMware Private AI Foundation  (COMING SOON)
  • Support Account Manager (SAM) Support Services
  • Dedicated Technical Support Engineer (DTSE) Support Services

VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF)

Products & Support Services includes:

  • vSphere Enterprise Plus
    • vCenter Server Standard
    • vSphere with Tanzu (includes TKG Runtime)
    • vSphere ESXi
  • vSAN Enterprise (*includes 100GiB per CPU Core per host)
  • Aria Suite Standard
    • Aria Suite Lifecycle
    • Aria Operations
    • Aria Operations for Logs
  • Production Support Service

Available Add-Ons for purchase for VVF:

  • VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery (VCDR)
    • Sold as protected TiB and Per Protected VM
  • VMware Ransomware Recovery (RWR)
    • Sold as Per Protected VM
  • VMware Site Recovery (SRM)
    • Sold as pack of 25 VMs
  • vSAN Enterprise
    • Sold as 8TiB per CPU socket
  • VMware Load Balancer (NSX Advanced Load Balancer)
    • Sold as per service unit
  • Tanzu Mission Control (TMC)
    • Sold as per CPU Core
    • TMC SaaS
    • TMC (Self-Managed)
  • Tanzu Application Platform (TAP)
    • TAP
      • Sold as per vCPU
    • Tanzu Spring Runtime
      • Sold as per CPU Core
  • Tanzu Spring Runtime (TSR)
    • Sold as per CPU Core
  • Tanzu Guardrails Enterprise (TGE)
    • Sold as per resource
    • Tanzu Hub
    • Tanzu Guardrails
    • Aria Automation Config (formally Saltstack)
    • Automation for Secure Clouds
    • Automation for Secure Host
  • Tanzu Guardrails Advanced (TGA)
    • Sold as per resource
    • Tanzu Hub
    • Tanzu Guardrails
    • Automation for Secure Clouds
  • Tanzu Cloudhealth Enterprise (TCE)
    • Sold as percentage of monthly cloud spend
  • Tanzu Application Catalog (TAC)
    • Sold as active artifact
  • Tanzu Ops for Apps (formally Wavefront)
    • Sold as packets per second (PPS)
  • Tanzu Insights (TI)
    • Sold as event per month
  • Note: The included 100GiB of vSAN Storage per CPU core will be available in a future vSphere patch update.

Also additional offers for customers:

  • VMware vSphere Standard (VVS)
  • VMware vSphere Essentials Plus Kit (VVEP)

Products & Support Services includes:

Available Add-Ons for purchase for VSS:

  • VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery (VCDR)
    • Sold as protected TiB and Per Protected VM
  • VMware Ransomware Recovery (RWR)
    • Sold as Per Protected VM
  • VMware Site Recovery (SRM)
    • Sold as pack of 25 VMs

VMware vSphere Essentials Plus Kit (VVEP)

Products & Support Services includes:

Available Add-Ons for purchase for VVEP:

  • VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery (VCDR)
    • Sold as protected TiB and Per Protected VM
  • VMware Ransomware Recovery (RWR)
    • Sold as Per Protected VM
  • VMware Site Recovery (SRM)
    • Sold as pack of 25 VMs

VMware Validated Solutions (VVS) for VCF

Available VVS for VCF:

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NetworkingVMware vSAN

VMware vSAN and Remote Direct Memory Access

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 3 minutes read

Welcome to the first blog post of 2024! We are thrilled to kick off the year with a topic that is bound to ignite your vSAN Cluster. Get ready to dive into the world of RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) and vSAN (Virtual Storage Area Network) implementation. These cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the way data is transferred and stored, promising lightning-fast speeds and unparalleled efficiency. Whether you are a tech enthusiast, a system administrator, or simply someone intrigued by the latest advancements in the tech universe, this blog post will unravel the mysteries of RDMA and vSAN, leaving you with a newfound understanding and enthusiasm for these game-changing innovations. So, buckle up and lets get ready!

Lets configured your ESXi Host to be ready for RDMA for vSAN

First thing you will want your Core Networking Switches to have Data Center bridging configured for all interfaces that are connected to your vSAN Cluster. Link to Arista

Example Syntax From my Arista DCS-7050QX-32S-F
   description ESX01-VDS01-1-VMNIC4
   mtu 9214
   dcbx mode ieee
   speed forced 40gfull
   switchport mode trunk
   priority-flow-control on
   priority-flow-control priority 3 no-drop

Sample Config

So, now that the networking is prepared next we will need to SSH into each ESXi Host and you will need configure the settings below:

Example of vSAN Cluster Health regarding RDMA not configured

While in SSH – you will need to configured each host with the parameters’ below in each code block

dcbx int Set DCBX operational mode
Values : 0 – Disabled, 1 – Enabled Hardware Mode, 2 – Enabled Software Mode, 3 – If Hardware Mode is supported Enable Hardware Mode, else Enable Software

esxcli system module parameters set -m nmlx5_core -p dcbx=3

pfctx int 0x08 Priority based Flow Control policy on TX.
Values : 0-255
It’s 8 bits bit mask, each bit indicates priority [0-7]. Bit value:
1 – generate pause frames according to the RX buffer threshold on the specified priority.
0 – never generate pause frames on the specified priority.
Notes: Must be equal to pfcrx.
Default: 0

pfcrx int 0x08 Priority based Flow Control policy on RX.
Values : 0-255
It’s 8 bits bit mask, each bit indicates priority [0-7]. Bit value:
1 – respect incoming pause frames on the specified priority.
0 – ignore incoming pause frames on the specified priority.
Notes: Must be equal to pfctx.
Default: 0

trust_state int Port policy to calculate the switch priority and packet color based on incoming packet
Values : 1 – TRUST_PCP, 2 – TRUST_DSCP
Default: 1

esxcli system module parameters set -m nmlx5_core -p "pfctx=0x08 pfcrx=0x08 trust_state=2 max_vfs=0"

pcp_force int PCP value to force on outgoing RoCE traffic.
Cannot be active when dscp_to_pcp is enabled.
Values : -1 – Disabled, 0-7 – PCP value to force
Default: -1

dscp_force int DSCP value to force on outgoing RoCE traffic.

Values : -1 – Disabled, 0-63 – DSCP value to force
Default: -1

esxcli system module parameters set -m nmlx5_rdma -p "pcp_force=-1 dscp_force=26"

Now, that your have configured all the ESXi hosts, you will need to repeat the syntax above to each host you have. Once updated you will need to put each host in maintenance mode and reboot each host.

Once all ESXi hosts are configured and rebooted, vSAN Health should report back RDMA Configuration Healthy.

Below are some Network Backbone tests over RDMA!

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VMware vCenter

How To Upgrade to vSphere 8 Update 2

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 2 minutes read

Tonight’s blog post is about – VMware vSphere 8 Update 2 and its upgrade process! If you’re an avid virtualization enthusiast or a tech wizard looking to stay ahead of the game, you’ve come to the right place. VMware vSphere 8 Update 2 brings a plethora of new features, enhancements, and performance improvement!

What you will need, if you do not utilize vSphere Image Lifecycle then you will need to download these:

VMware-VCSA-all-8.0.2-22385739.iso
VMware-VMvisor-Installer-8.0U2-22380479.x86_64.iso

Below is some information from VMware’s website on vSphere 8 Update 2!

Reduced Downtime Upgrade

First, let’s talk about patching and updating. We’ve all patched vCenter instances and we know that task can often take a long time to complete, and during that time, vCenter services are offline. We introduced Reduced Downtime Upgrade as a new method to update vCenter instances with vSphere+. We’re bringing that same functionality to on-premises vCenter instances that are not connected to vSphere+.

vCenter reduced downtime upgrade is supported for single self-managed vCenter instances initially. It does not support vCenter instances enabled with vCenter HA or vCenter instances participating in Enhanced Linked Mode (ELM). vCenter reduced downtime upgrade is supported to update vCenter instances running version 8.0 or 8.0 U1 to 8.0 U2 and will support updating 8.0 U2 to future versions.

Non-disruptive Certificate Management

vSphere 8 Update 2 introduces non-disruptive certificate management. This means vSphere administrators can renew and replace the vCenter SSL/TLS certificate without requiring service restarts. External solutions, like VMware NSX, may require re-authentication to vCenter after a certificate is changed. With industry best practice encouraging the reduction in the maximum validity of TLS certificates, vSphere administrators can adhere to these best practices and perform annual certificate renewals without impacting vCenter productivity.

Let’s take a deeper look at each of the 5 steps during a reduced downtime upgrade.

Before you upgrade! Ensure you have backups configured have successful backups.

Login to VAMI – Update – Stage and Install

Lets Accept the EULA!

Good ole Prechecks prior to update!

Right here, make sure you have solid backups – For my deployment this is a lab so i can rebuild without any issues but for production. STOP and Go back to Backup page and ensure you have good backups if not, take one!

Backup Section

The upgrade process was very quick!

Now, that we have upgraded VCSA, lets login and lets stage our ESXi upgrade process. Utilizing the Image Managment

Select 8.0 U2 22380479 Image

Then hit Remediate all, if you have all pre-checks successfully staged and ready to upgrade lets upgrade our ESXi hosts!

There we go! One of the 3 hosts has upgraded!

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VMware NSX

NSX 4.x Certificate Replacement

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 2 minutes read

Tonight’s topic is on replacing NSX Certificate for each NSX Manager appliance and also the VIP. If you’re tired of battling with certificate issues and are looking for a straightforward solution, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of replacing NSX certificates for each manager and the VIP in a hassle-free manner. We will break down the steps and provide you with expert tips to ensure a smooth transition. Let’s get started!

What you will need:

  • Postman client
  • Certificate CSR
  • Certificate Generated by your Enterprise CA (I use Microsoft CA)
  • Your Enterprise Root CA Cert
  • Your newly generated Private Key
  1. With your admin account, log in to NSX Manager.
  2. Select System > Certificates.

Import your Certificate and Private Key Into your NSX Manager via Web UI

Service Certificate – No

Certificate Contents

  • (Cert)
  • (Intermediate – if exists)
  • (Root Cert)

Once you have all pre-requisites ready lets open up postman client and what you will need to do is prepare the authentication portion of your postman to authenticate successfully to the NSX Managers. Once you will then you can start getting the API calls ready.

First lets validate the certificate we imported –

  • GET https://<nsx-mgr>/api/v1/trust-management/certificates/<cert-id>?action=validate
https://nsx01a.prd.virtualbytes.io/api/v1/trust-management/certificates/6d78f17d-f58c-4c27-99fd-31b572dfb1e8?action=validate

Once, you see Status OK then proceed to the next step below.

POST https://<FQDN>/api/v1/trust-management/certificates/<cert-id>?action=apply_certificate&service_type=API&node_id=<node-id>

https://nsx01a.prd.virtualbytes.io/api/v1/trust-management/certificates/6d78f17d-f58c-4c27-99fd-31b572dfb1e8?action=apply_certificate&service_type=API&node_id=7cbf2942-086e-9316-b277-95beed9d91b1

Repeat the follow for the additional NSX Managers – Below you can grab the UUID from System – Appliances – UUID (Copy to Clipboard)

https://nsx01.prd.virtualbytes.io/api/v1/trust-management/certificates/6d78f17d-f58c-4c27-99fd-31b572dfb1e8?action=apply_certificate&service_type=MGMT_CLUSTER

There we go, the VIP of my NSX cluster has a enterprise CA signed certificate!

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Events

VMware Explore 2023 – Recap!

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 3 minutes read

Well That’s a Wrap…

Lets Recap! VMware Explore event was an absolute blast! We immersed ourselves in the fun-filled adventures of a multi cloud universe, diving headfirst into tons of Artificial Intelligence content and exploring the endless possibilities of multi-cloud technology. From mind-boggling demos to thought-provoking sessions, this event truly ignited our excitement for the future. With the incredible innovations and breakthroughs showcased, we can’t wait to see where this journey takes us next. The world of technology is evolving at lightning speed, and VMware Explore has undoubtedly left us buzzing with anticipation for what lies ahead in this exhilarating multi cloud universe. Stay Tuned for next VMware Explore 2024 in Las Vegas.

Previous Post of VMware Explore’s General Session here

Celebrating VMware’s 25 Years of Innovation

Introducing VMware Private AI Foundation

During the general session VMware CEO, Raghu Raghuram, and NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang, announced a new partnership to offer the next generation of Artificial Intelligence and VMware together, with this innovation with Generative AI and Large Language Models, this will allow organizations to embark the new era of computing and assisted computing to optimize their business’ needs and requirements. With NVIDIA AI Enterprise and VMware Cloud Foundation together, these two solutions will expand the VMware portfolio tremendously.

The Hub

The Hub! Fun filled adventures of: VMware Communities, VMTN Theater, Broadcast Booth, VMware {code} and VMware Rewards and so much more, cant forgot the cozy relaxing area with bean bags! This was the best place to kick back and relax with your fellow Explorer’s before attending your next session!

Incredible Friendships

My time spent with these incredible VMware VCDX’s (Mark Gabryjelski #023 – left and right – John Arrasjid #001) been nothing short of exhilarating! Getting to dive deep into the world of virtualization and cloud computing with the best in the field has been an absolute dream come true. I’ve gained invaluable insights, learned new techniques, and made lasting friendships that will undoubtedly propel my career forward. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to spend quality time with these masters of their craft, and I cannot wait to apply all that I’ve learned. The future is looking brighter than ever, and I’m thrilled to continue this exciting journey in the world of VMware!

My Favorite Sessions!

  • Keep the Attacker Out: Infrastructure Security Hardening and Auditing
  • Why and How to Apply the DISA vSphere STIGs and Other Hardening
  • Elevate Your Application Modernization Journey with Developer-Ready Cloud

VMware Communities

I want to thank the VMware Communities especially Corey Romero, for allowing me to be apart of the vExpert Team as well coming to VMware Explore 2023 as a Blogger! This year’s explore was beyond amazing, meeting many different executives and being able to meet engineers. architects and creating long lasting connections and friendships!

Highlights of VMware Explore 2023 – Las Vegas (Gallery)

VMware Explore 2023 has been filled with tons of joy and laughter and connections, from meeting Raghu Raghuram, CEO of VMware and Sumit Dhawan, President of VMware it was awesome moment. From exploring Las Vegas and The Venetian Resort. I am excited for VMware Explore 2024, here again in Las Vegas next year!

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Events

VMware Explore 2023 – General Session

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 2 minutes read

VMware Explore 2023 General Session News and Releases!


Welcome to the future of virtualization and cloud computing! Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as we dive into the incredible world of VMware Explore 2023. Brace yourselves for an electrifying experience filled with groundbreaking innovations, cutting-edge technologies, and mind-blowing possibilities that will leave you in awe. This blog post will be your ultimate guide to discovering the latest advancements and trends shaping the future of VMware. From immersive virtual environments to intelligent automation and beyond, we’ll explore the limitless potential that lies ahead. So, fasten your seatbelts, tech enthusiasts, because VMware Explore 2023 is about to take you on a thrilling ride into the unknown. Get ready to witness the future unfold before your eyes!

New Releases of Products and Features!

  • vSAN MAX
  • NSX+
  • VMware Cloud Foundation
  • Ransomware and Disaster Recovery
  • Tanzu Application Engine
  • VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator – Police Interceptor Truck
  • VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang on stage at VMware Explore 2023!

vSAN MAX

The introduction of the vSAN Express Storage Architecture™ (ESA) in VMware vSAN 8 just one year ago marked a monumental advance in VMware’s hyperconverged solution.  For the past year, we have highlighted just how extraordinary it is in its ability to process and store data faster and more efficiently than ever before.  As impressive as that is, perhaps the most powerful aspect of the ESA is its ability to unlock new capabilities for our customers.

  • VMware is announcing the upcoming release of vSAN 8 Update 2 as well as an exciting new offering, VMware vSAN MaxTM
  • vSAN Max enables a new, optional disaggregated storage deployment model built on vSAN Express Storage Architecture
  • Performance improvements of up to 30% can be expected in vSAN 8 U2, through multiple platform enhancements

It is the power of the Express Storage Architecture that leads us to the introduction of vSAN Max™:  VMware’s new disaggregated storage offering that provides Petabyte-scale centralized shared storage for your vSphere clusters.  Let’s look at what vSAN Max is, and how it will deliver new capabilities, cost savings, and flexibility to your workloads running on VMware vSphere.

VMware Explore 2023 General Session is booming with thousands of Explorer’s and amazing news releases!

In conclusion, the VMware Explore 2023 General Session is an absolute thrill for tech enthusiasts and professionals alike! Packed with mind-blowing advancements in AI and LLM, cutting-edge apps, groundbreaking VDI technology, and the limitless possibilities of the cloud, this event is sure to leave you awestruck. Prepare to be captivated by the boundless potential of these incredible innovations as they shape the future of technology. Get ready to soar to new heights with VMware, because the possibilities are truly endless!

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Cloud

The New Frontier of Generative AI & VMware Multi-Cloud!

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 1 minutes read

Generative AI and VMware Solutions, with the excitement and potential of new language learning models, will be adapted by businesses but with each business having their own domain to run their data through there are lots of concerns with security, privacy, and legal issues.

Large language models and multi-cloud infrastructure can complement each other by distributing the computational workload across multiple cloud providers. This allows for increased performance and scalability, as well as reducing the risk of service disruption or downtime.

Multi-cloud deployment of large language models enables organizations to leverage the strengths and capabilities of different cloud providers. By strategically distributing the workload, businesses can optimize cost-efficiency, enhance data privacy and security, and avoid vendor lock-in.

In this Briefing, you’ll hear insights from VMware business and technical leaders on topics including:

  • The opportunities and challenges CIOs see in transforming their businesses with AI.
  • Why multi-cloud environments will be the foundation for enterprise AI.
  • The importance of a responsible and ethical approach to AI.
  • The role of an AI-enabling ecosystem for customer choice and flexibility.
  • AI research priorities for VMware.
  • A glimpse into VMware’s focus on accelerating and simplifying customer adoption of AI.

Speakers include VMware President Sumit Dhawan, VP of Research Sujata Banerjee, and VP of Cross-Cloud Services Vittorio Viarengo. Don’t miss this important conversation!

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VMware vCenter

vCLS VMs failing to power on vSphere 8.x

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 2 minutes read

Tonight’s troubleshooting tidbit is an important topic that you’ll want to stick around for. We all know that upgrading your system can be a daunting task, especially when something goes wrong. In this blog post, we’ll be discussing an issue that many of you may be facing after upgrading your vSphere 8.0 to 8.0.1.

Are you experiencing problems with DRS not working or vCLS not powering back on? If so, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! We’ll be diving into the root cause of this issue and providing you with some solutions to get your system back up and running smoothly. So, grab a cup of coffee and let’s get started!

Error Message: vSphere DRS functionality was impacted due to unhealthy state vSphere Cluster services caused by the unavailability of vSphere Cluster Service VMs. vSphere Cluster Service VMs are required to maintain the health of vSphere DRS.

Events Tab will have errors for the following Privilege check failed for user VSPHERE.LOCAL\vpxd-extension-xxxx for missing permission.

Before You Start!

  • Take a Snapshot of your vCSA
  • SSH into vCSA

Change to shell

mkdir /certificate
/usr/lib/vmware-vmafd/bin/vecs-cli entry getcert --store vpxd-extension --alias vpxd-extension --output /certificate/vpxd-extension.crt
/usr/lib/vmware-vmafd/bin/vecs-cli entry getkey --store vpxd-extension --alias vpxd-extension --output /certificate/vpxd-extension.key
python /usr/lib/vmware-vpx/scripts/updateExtensionCertInVC.py -e com.vmware.vim.eam -c /certificate/vpxd-extension.crt -k /certificate/vpxd-extension.key -s <FQDN> -u [email protected]

2023-06-15T02:32:01.586Z Updating certificate for “com.vmware.vim.eam” extension
2023-06-15T02:32:01.645Z Successfully updated certificate for “com.vmware.vim.eam” extension
2023-06-15T02:32:01.669Z Verified login to vCenter Server using certificate=”/certificate/vpxd-extension.crt” is successful

service-control --stop vmware-eam

Operation not cancellable. Please wait for it to finish…
Performing stop operation on service eam…
Successfully stopped service eam

service-control --start vmware-eam

Operation not cancellable. Please wait for it to finish…
Performing start operation on service eam…
Successfully started service eam

Few seconds later in your vSphere UI, you will see vCLS starting to turn back on!

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Events

Who’s Excited for VMware Explore 2023!?

by Tommy Grot
written by Tommy Grot 3 minutes read

Are you ready to explore the future of multi cloud technology? If so, you won’t want to miss VMware Explore 2023 in Las Vegas!

This year’s conference promises to be the most exciting yet, showcasing the latest and greatest innovations in the world of virtualization, cloud computing, and digital transformation. From cutting-edge demos to inspiring keynotes and general session, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from the brightest minds in the industry and network with fellow tech enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned IT pro or just getting started in your career, this conference is the perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge, expand your horizons, and have some fun along the way. So mark your calendars, book your tickets here, and get ready to explore the future of tech!

How VMware Explore has helped my career?

VMware Explore 2022 was a blast, with experiencing and hearing and seeing all the new features and solutions VMware offers it has helped my career path and skillset in many ways:

1. Broadened knowledge of VMware products: VMware explore provides cloud engineers with an opportunity to learn about different VMware product offerings and how they can be implemented for various cloud environments.

2. Certifications: VMware explore offers certifications that help cloud engineers to validate their expertise in different areas. These certifications are highly valued in the IT industry and can open up opportunities for career advancement. At VMware Explore VMware Education is on site, which I have utilized the half off discounts at VMware Explore to take an exam!

3. Network with IT professionals: VMware explore provides a platform for cloud engineers to network with other IT professionals, share experiences, and exchange ideas. This networking can lead to new job opportunities and other professional engagements.

4. Hands-on experience: VMware explore provides cloud engineers with hands-on experience in different VMware products and how they can be used in different cloud environments with the state of the art VMware Hands on Labs! This experience is valuable as it can be applied in real-world scenarios and is highly valued by employers.

5. Professional growth: The knowledge and skills gained from VMware explore can help cloud engineers to grow professionally and take on new challenges in their careers. This growth can lead to higher salaries, promotions, and new job opportunities.

What Sessions am I most exited to attend?

  • Elevate Your Application Modernization Journey with a Developer-Ready Cloud [CEIB2614LV] by Stephen Evanchik
  • VMware Cloud Foundation Architecture Lessons Learned [CSXM1510LV] by
    Jonathan McDonald
  • What Minecraft Has Taught Me About Building VM Templates With Automation [VMTN2813LV] by Sean Massey

What was your best Explore story?

At VMware Explore 2022, the first day started with a keynote session where industry experts shared their insights on emerging technologies, and the future of enterprise IT and multi-cloud. After that, everyone went and explored and attended their own sessions, but I had an awesome opportunity to participate in meetings with different business units, such as Cloud Director/VCPP, vRealize (Aria), AVI Vantage (NSX ALB), Cloud Foundation (VCF) and it was an enriching experience to collaborate with Vice Presidents, R&D Managers/Engineers, Architects and show case what I have deployed and architected.

In conclusion, the VMware Explore event was an enriching experience, and I was excited that I got to participate in different business units meetings. I gained a broader understanding of how the company operates, and the role of each team in delivering value to customers. I left VMware Explore feeling more enlightened and empowered, ready to tackle any challenge in the business world.

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