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iSCSI Connections on EqualLogic PS Series

Equallogic PS Series Design Considerations VMware vSphere introduces support for multipathing for iSCSI. Equallogic released a recommended configuration for using MPIO with iSCSI.   I have a few observations after working with MPIO and iSCSI. The main lesson is know the … Continue reading

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Get iSCSI iqn from the ESX Command Line

I was in my personal ESX about to upgrade to update 1. I was distracted by trying to setup iSCSI from the command line. Right before I looked to the vSphere Client to get the iqn I said, “There is … Continue reading

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Upgrade to vSphere already

OK, SRM and View 4 are out. Go ahead and start planning those upgrades from 3.x to 4. I mean really, vSphere is out now for almost 6 months. Get Enterprise Plus or the Acceleration kit, just get to vSphere. … Continue reading

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VMworld Day 2 – All your vCloud are belong to us

Note: I rarely do posts like this. I would rather explain an admin problem and solution. I hope this doesn’t scare too many away. I am in a rant mood. Day 2 was a great day at VMworld. The key-note … Continue reading

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Using iSCSI to get some big ole disk in a Virtual Machine

First, I have lived in the South too long, because I said “Big ole disk” and couldn’t think of a more appropriate phrase. Now someone rescue me if I start to tell you to “mash” the power button on your … Continue reading

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A Brick Hit Me

During the VMware Communities Roundtable today. I learned that Lab Manager 4 only works with vCenter Server 4. Ah! So be sure to plan ahead because even though ESX 3.5 and 4 hosts are supported your vCenter 2.5 is not. … Continue reading

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Time to Study for the VCP 4

Well, before I can get to the VCDX Enterprise Administration Exam it becomes more urgent to get the new VCP for vSphere (aka VCP4). VCP 4 Blueprint Simon Long has a practice test on his Slog. Keep check the practice … Continue reading

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vSheild Zones My First Look

So my first experience trying to deploy the new vShield Zones security product included in VMware’s vSphere. First vShield Zones is different than VMsafe. The way I understand it is the vShield Zones is like your border security but inside … Continue reading

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