This is the first of three posts in which we look at how to deploy and configure the VMware NSX Manager. The posts will cover the following topics: Deploying the VMware NSX Manager Appliance. (THIS POST) Completing VMware NSX Manager Initial Configuration. ( HOWTO Integrating VMware NSX Manager into VMware vCenter. ( HOWTO ) Deploying the VMware NSX Manager Appliance Navigate to VMware vCenter Server (https://vcenter.fqdn) using your preferred web browser.

Written by Christopher Lewis on July 16, 2017.

VMware NSX-V VCAP6-NV VCIX6-NV HOWTO

In this series of 3 articles, we’ll be looking at how to configure VMware NSX and VMware vRealize Log Insight together so we get the best possible logging. In Part Two, we’ll be looking at how to configure the VMware NSX Manager to SYSLOG to VMware vRealize Log Insight. Configuring the VMware NSX Manager to SYSLOG to Log Insight Navigate to the VMware NSX Manager Virtual Appliance ( https://nsx-manager.fqdn ).

Written by Christopher Lewis on July 15, 2017.

VMware vRealize Log Insight NSX-V HOWTO

In this series of 3 articles, we’ll be looking at how to configure VMware NSX and vRealize Log Insight together so we get the best possible logging. In Part One we’ll be looking at How to install the Content Pack for VMware NSX in VMware vRealize Log Insight. Installing the vLI Content Pack for VMware NSX Using your browser, navigate to the VMware vRealize Log Insight (https://vli-appliance.fqdn) page. Enter the User name and Password and click Login.

Written by Christopher Lewis on July 15, 2017.

VMware vRealize Log Insight NSX-V HOWTO

One of the many prerequisites of the VMware vRealize Automation Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) components (including Microsoft SQL Server) is the installation and configuration of Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MS DTC). Not installing and configuring MS DTC correctly can be the the bane of someone trying to install VMware vRealize Automation. ProTip 1 - Uninstall MS DTC via PowerShell MS DTC seems to be installed by default in Windows, but if you have cloned (without Sysprep) the Windows image, then MS DTC will need to be removed (and re-installed).

Written by Christopher Lewis on July 15, 2017.

Microsoft MS-DTC vRealize Automation Pro Tip

VMware vRealize Log Insight is not only available as a standalone product. The deployment of vRealize Log Insight can be completed in a few easy steps: Deploying the vRealize Log Insight Appliance Configuring the first vRealize Log Insight Appliance (optional) Configuring additional vRealize Log Insight Appliance(s) Configuring vSphere Integration Deploying the vRealize Log Insight Appliance Navigate to the VMware vCenter Server Web Client (https://vcenter.fqdn/vsphere-client/) and log in using appropriate credentials.

Written by Christopher Lewis on July 15, 2017.

VMware vRealize Suite vRealize Log Insight HOWTO

VMworld 2017 Barcelona is just under 2 months away. I’m lucky enough to be going for my 2nd year in a row. Thank you to Xtravirt for sponsoring my attendance this year (along with 3 other consultants). Why am I going? Everyone has a different reason for going (or wanting to go). Whether that is learning, networking, promoting yourself or promoting your company. In my first VMworld last year in Barcelona, my eyes were opened to the possibilities that VMworld affords attendees.

Written by Christopher Lewis on July 13, 2017.

Barcelona Hackathon VMworld vCommunity

Anyone and everyone should know by now that vRealize Automation 7.3 came out within the last month. My lab was due for a refresh so I scraped the vRA7.2 lab I had previously created and started a fresh with vRA7.3. The installation is as smooth as it has been since its release (in a good way)! Health Service Once configured, the first thing that hit me was the new Health option under the Administration menu.

Written by Christopher Lewis on July 10, 2017.

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Today I attended my first AWS Summit (London) at the Excel Centre. What is AWS Summit? AWS Summit is a free one day expo that allows people with all different levels of experience with AWS to get better understanding about its capabilities and how those experiences can be leveraged for their business. It all started with the Keynote The keynote was started by Gavin Jackson (Managing Director, AWS UK and Ireland) who covered various topics around AWS including AWS:Restart which is an initiative to help those people (such as ex-Servicemen and youngsters) into the tech industry.

Written by Christopher Lewis on June 29, 2017.

AWS AWS Summit

Tomorrow is AWS Summit in London. Having never been, I am not sure what to expect but I am looking forward to seeing what AWS has to offer. My journey to learn about AWS started a few months ago using the acloud.guru courses but life has gotten in the way. I am hoping AWS Summit will give me the push I need to get learning AWS again. Luckily I also know a few others that are attending so it will be good to catch up in person with everyone too.

Written by Christopher Lewis on June 27, 2017.

AWS AWS Summit

I am on my way home from my first North East VMUG ( @NorthEastVMUG ). It is not my first VMUG. Work allowing, I have been a regular attendee to the London VMUG ( @LonVMUG ) for the last few years. This time would be different though. This time I was presenting a session for the first time. What is VMUG? The VMware User Group (VMUG) is an independent, global, customer-led organization, created to maximize members’ use of VMware and partner solutions through knowledge sharing, training, collaboration, and events.

Written by Christopher Lewis on June 22, 2017.

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