https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcIU44qnKZU This session will provide a high-level overview of VMware Tanzu Application Platform and its key components. By the end of it, you will have a clear understanding of Tanzu Application Platform. We will set the stage by introducing Tanzu Application Platform. But what exactly is it made up of, and how does it work?... Continue Reading →
VMware vSAN 8 Update 2 Announcements @VMwareExplore’23 US
Welcome to VMware Explore, an event where innovation takes center stage, we gather here today, to a symphony of product updates that will redefine the landscape of virtualization and cloud solutions. What we present today are the building blocks of unparalleled agility, innovation, and efficiency. So, without further ado, let the unveiling of these remarkable... Continue Reading →
Modern Apps and Cloud Management Announcements @VMwareExplore’23 US
Welcome to VMware Explore, an event where innovation takes center stage, we gather here today, to a symphony of product updates that will redefine the landscape of virtualization and cloud solutions. What we present today are the building blocks of unparalleled agility, innovation, and efficiency. So, without further ado, let the unveiling of these remarkable... Continue Reading →
Unleashing the Power of VMware Explore: Connect with Tanzu Vanguard Members for Unmatched Insights
Introduction: In today's ever-evolving technological landscape, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for businesses and IT professionals alike. As cloud computing and virtualization continue to transform the way we work, it becomes essential to leverage cutting-edge solutions and network with industry experts. One such opportunity presents itself at VMware Explore, an annual event that... Continue Reading →
Workaround to stop “Free up space” on your Google Photos app
Workaround at the end of this post! This is going to be a post with a completely different topic and details which is related to the Google Pixel smartphone and its backup into Google Photos. More specific the process of "Free up space" at the Photos app on the Google Pixel smartphone, which deletes the... Continue Reading →
Log4j Security Vulnerabilities CVE-2021-44228 – Mitigation Strategies for TAS Operators
By the Tanzu Vanguard community - key contributors: Simmy Xavier, Charles Lester, Juergen Sussner, Jonathan Regehr & Robert Kloosterhuis SOURCE: https://twitter.com/skippersecurity/status/1470461021315817475 Summary Brief: Apache Log4j is a very widely used and popular logging library within the Java logging framework. There is a vulnerability named as Log4Shell identified and is being tracked officially under CVE-2021-44228 (and... Continue Reading →
What is Tanzu? A Customer’s POV
Authors from Tanzu Vanguard Super User community Let’s begin by explaining who we are: We are a group of VMware Tanzu customers referred to as Vanguards. The Vanguard community consists of engaged, vocal super users who share best practices with each other, share our stories publicly, and actively share our feedback with the product team... Continue Reading →
ESXi HA Agent unreachable after recent vCSA patch 7.0 U2b
VMware recently released a statement regarding a known vulnerability in the current vCenter Server appliances which could cause remote code execution and authentication flaws Advisory ID: VMSA-2021-0010 and released updates and workarounds to manage this situation. Product Version Running On CVE Identifier CVSSv3 Severity Fixed Version Workarounds Additional Documentation vCenter Server 7.0 Any CVE-2021-21985 9.8... Continue Reading →
[Script] Migrate Roles/Privileges to new vCenter
I recently created a Powershell script which allows you to copy/migrate your roles and privileges from one vCenter to another. Make sure the credentials used for the login of the vCenter are allowed to create and modify roles. To set up Powershell for the VMware commands: Install-Module -Name VMware.PowerCLI -Scope CurrentUser Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -Scope AllUsers -ParticipateInCeip... Continue Reading →
Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter
I am currently working on a fully new homelab environment running on Dell Poweredge hardware and considered the implementation of a plugin into my VMware vCenter server. Looking into other solutions it shows, in my opinion, that there is no software/hardware which is as tightly cooperating as Dell and VMware with their products and the... Continue Reading →