23/08/2012 17:00
Use this script to configure a freshly installed ESXi 5 host
Requires PowerCLI (tested / developed on PowerCLI 5 against ESXi 5 and 5 update 1 Hosts)
A series of parameters like iSCSI Target addresses are manually entered to the script, the rest, including host name and specific vmkernel...
07/08/2012 11:15
Today I passed the Citrix XenDesktop5 Administration exam 1Y0-A19, prepped with the TrainSignal online course and a test lab.
Just waiting on the Certificate: CCA:XenDesktop5 Administration!
28/10/2011 10:00
VMware Build Numbers for VDM, View, ESX and vCenter
(2008 – 2011)
** UPDATED with the release of vSphere 5 and View 5 **
I have taken the following build numbers from the Release notes pages on the VMware site, needed a single reference point so will add to...
25/10/2011 14:30
Today I passed exam VCP-510, and acheived the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) on vSphere 5.
The resources I used:
I read all of the Product Documentation from...
15/07/2011 13:00
On ESXi 4 the useful log file which logs events for updating the ESXi host is off by default, and there is no file for it in:
/var/log/vmware/esxupdate.log as used to be the case.
There is a VMware Knowledge Base article describing the process: KB1034329
In order to enable the...
08/07/2011 09:00
After having some major issues with XenApp 6 on Server 2008 R2 SP1 which were resolved with Hotfixes I have put together some brief notes:
Issues:
Blank Screen when logging in until desktop is ready.
XenApp Servers refuse to shutdown and hang at the Shuttig Down Screen.
Enable...
12/05/2011 17:00
Today I gained Citrix Certified Administrator for XenApp 6 on Windows Server 2008 R2
26/01/2011 18:00
Passed exams, 70-646 and 70-648 and upgraded my MCSA to MCITP: Server Administrator.
06/01/2011 10:00
Automates the initial setup of an ESXi host after first installation and IP addressing.
First connects to ESXi host
NETWORKING:
Adds second vmnic to vSwitch0
Creates a second vSwitch (vSwitch1) with port group LAN and assigns 4 vmnics to it
Moves all VirtualMachines if exist to LAN...
09/10/2010 23:00
I'm off to VMworld Europe,
See you there!
