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The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to create a Ubuntu virtual machine (VM) in Azure. In this example, I am going to use Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS as the OS (Operating System). Please keep in mind that the settings, options, descriptions, etc. may be different for... Continue Reading →
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to create a Ubuntu virtual machine (VM) in AWS. In this example, I am going to use Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS as the OS (Operating System). Please keep in mind that the settings, options, descriptions, etc. may be different for... Continue Reading →
I'm a Star Wars fan. I'm also a bigger Yoda fan as evidenced here and here. With each stop along my professional journey, it's always been and always will be a motto of mine and that is, "Always Pass On What You Have Learned". With this post, I plan to do the same moving forward... Continue Reading →
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to update my current ESXi 8 environment (ESXi 8.0 Update 2 build 22380479) to ESXi 8.0 Update 2b build 23305546. Release notes for ESXi 8.0 Update 2b build 23305546 can be found here. Below is a screenshot of my current environment (ESXi 8.0... Continue Reading →
Thank you vExpert Program, Corey Romero, Eric L Nielsen, Franky Barragan, and the #vCommunity! The @vExpert Program overview can be found here and the list of perks is listed below: Invite to our private #Slack channel. vExpert certificate. Private forums on communities.vmware.com. Permission to use the vExpert logo on cards, website, etc for one year. Access to a private directory for networking, etc. Exclusive gifts... Continue Reading →
Thank you Veeam, the Veeam Vanguard Program, Rick Vanover, Nikola Pejková, Madalina Cristil, Safiya Mohamed, and fellow 2024 Veeam Vanguards for allowing me to be a part of your community for the sixth year in a row. Time is just a blur these days, but I'm forever thankful for this opportunity. 2024 Veeam Vanguard As a member of this wonderful program, the... Continue Reading →
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to update my VCSA 8 environment. Release notes for VMware vCenter Server 8 Update 2b can be found here. Below is a screenshot of my current environment and previous build numbers can be found here. VMware vCenter Server 8 Update 2a ** Please keep... Continue Reading →
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to access vSphere Replication v8.8.0.3. Please keep in mind, you'll need to install and configure the appliance first. Once you've met these requirements, please proceed with the remainder of this blog post: Log into the vCenter where you configured vSphere Replication... Continue Reading →
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to configure vSphere Replication v8.8.0.3 after it's been successfully installed (see installation blog post here). ** This guides applies to my personal home lab environment so please proceed with caution and take the appropriate steps including documentation to ensure you have... Continue Reading →
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to install and configure vSphere Replication v8.8.0.3. Release notes can be found here. ** This guides applies to my personal home lab environment so please proceed with caution and take the appropriate steps including documentation to ensure you have a... Continue Reading →
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