The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to install and configure the Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows (6.0.0533.BETA2). The current version of the agent can be downloaded here including the build numbers for any GA release. For this post, Veeam Agent for Windows will be installed on... Continue Reading →
How to install Veeam Agent for Linux (6.0.0.632.BETA2)
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to install and configure the Veeam Agent for Linux (6.0.0.632.BETA2) using the Veeam Backup & Replication server. The current version of the agent can be downloaded here including the build numbers for any GA release. For this post, Veeam Agent... Continue Reading →
Creating a Veeam Backup Job in Veeam Backup & Replication v12 Beta2
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to create a Veeam Backup Job in Veeam Backup & Replication v12 Beta2. In order to accomplish this task, the following should be in place: A VM and\or server with Veeam Backup & ReplicationVirtual machines to backup A location to store backups (for... Continue Reading →
How to Add VMware vSphere Servers to Veeam Backup and Replication v12 Beta2
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to add a VMware vSphere server to Veeam Backup and Replication. For the purpose of this demo, I am currently using the beta for v12 Beta2 for Veeam Backup and Replication (VBR). Once VBR has been successfully launched, please select the Backup Infrastructure view and then... Continue Reading →
Setting up a Synology NAS with VMware vSphere (Datastore setup using NFS)
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to setup a Datastore using NFS with a Synology NAS in VMware vSphere. After you have successfully logged into your Synology NAS DSM, please select Control Panel, File Services, and then NFS (for DSM 7.0 and above). Next, enable the... Continue Reading →
2022 VMware vExpert
Thank you vExpert Program, vCommunityGuy, Eric L Nielsen and the #vCommunity! VMware vExpert 2022 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 from various VMware partners.Private webinars... Continue Reading →
How to Update to ESXi 7.0.3 Build Number 19193900
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to update my ESXi 7 environment (ESXi 7.0.2, build number 17867351). Release notes for VMware ESXi 7.0 Update 3c can be found here. Below is a screenshot of my current environment prior to Update 3c. Previous build numbers can be found here. ESXi 7.0.2,... Continue Reading →
How to update to VCSA 7.0U3c
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to update my VCSA 7 environment. Release notes for VMware vCenter Server 7.0 Update 3c can be found here. Below is a screenshot of my current environment prior to Update 3c. Previous build numbers can be found here. VCSA7 In order to... Continue Reading →
Runecast Dashboard
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to remediate a configuration issue that was discovered by the Runecast Analyzer in my vSphere 7 environment. The Runecast OVA can be found and downloaded from the Runecast site linked above. In addition to this and for your convenience, I have... Continue Reading →
Creating a Template in vSphere
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to create a VMware Template from a virtual machine in vSphere 7. A virtual machine template can be used to create a virtual machine from a golden image, which can be repurposed often to create as many virtual machines as you desire. To... Continue Reading →