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How to Collect SDDC Manager Logs for Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Situation: This blog post provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to collect SDDC Manager logs, which can be essential for...
faizm33
Apr 121 min read
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Automate ISO File Deletion from VMware vCenter Datastores Using PowerShell
In a VMware vCenter environment, managing ISO files across multiple datastores can be a cumbersome task. If you have numerous ISO files...
faizm33
Feb 112 min read
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Automate "ISO" File Retrieval from VMware vCenter Datastores Using PowerShell
If you've ever needed to manage a multitude of ISO files across multiple datastores in a VMware vCenter environment, you know how...
faizm33
Feb 112 min read
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VCF SDDC Manager: Depot Connection Issues Check
Sometimes VMware's depot is just down or facing depot connection issue. First off, verify the "VMware Customer Connect Depot" connection...
faizm33
Feb 21 min read
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How to: Bundle Cleanup from SDDC Manager
Sometime you are required to remove the old upgrade and installed bundles to free up space on your SDDC Manager. In this blog post, we...
faizm33
Feb 21 min read
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While VCF Upgrade, Plan Patching/Upgrading Screen Does Not Populate Customize Option in SDDC Manager 5.2.1
Issue: While performing VCF upgrade from 4.5.2 to 5.2.1 , we observed when selecting the "Customize Upgrade" before the vCenter upgrade,...
faizm33
Jan 262 min read
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PowerShell Scripts to Manage ESXi Host Configuration Settings "UserVars.ESXiShellTimeOut"
In environments with many ESXi hosts, managing hosts with scripts is faster and less error prone than managing the hosts from the vSphere...
faizm33
Jan 262 min read
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HCX Upgrade v4.9 To v4.10: A Step-by-Step Technical Guide
This blog post will provide a detailed, step-by-step guide to upgrading HCX components seamlessly. Upgrading VMware HCX (Hybrid Cloud...
faizm33
Jan 263 min read
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Gateway Cutover: From Source Site to Target Site Using HCX
Gateway cutover is a critical activity that marks the final phase of the migration process. It is performed only after all virtual...
faizm33
Jan 222 min read
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Extract a vSphere Lifecycle Manager Image in SDDC Manager from Management WLD
You can extract a vSphere Lifecycle Manager image either from Management WLD or VI WLD based on your requirement from a vCenter Server...
faizm33
Jan 201 min read
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Upgrading VMware Cloud Foundation 4.5.2 to 5.2.1
With the release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.2.1 , You can perform a sequential or skip-level upgrade to VMware Cloud Foundation...
faizm33
Jan 203 min read
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Automated Health Reporting for VMware Cloud Foundation Using PowerShell
As IT environments grow increasingly complex, ensuring the health of your VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environment is more critical than...
faizm33
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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Unable To Decommission Hosts in SDDC Manager due to Failed or In-progress Password Task
Product : VCF 5.2 Issue : Unable to perform decommissioning hosts in SDDC Manager, error reported " This operation is not allowed...
faizm33
Dec 24, 20241 min read
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How to Apply for the VMware vExpert 2025 Program
The VMware vExpert Program is a prestigious recognition awarded to professionals who go above and beyond to contribute to VMware's...
faizm33
Dec 13, 20243 min read
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Restore SDDC Manager from File-Based Backups
As we all know, regular backup of the management components are very critical, and that ensures you can keep your environment operational...
faizm33
Dec 7, 20243 min read
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Part 2: Onboarding Brownfield vSphere Environment into VCF as a "VI Workload Domain"
Welcome back!!! In the previous part ( Part 1 ) of this series, we introduced the VCF Import Tool and its capabilities on "Onboarding a...
faizm33
Dec 4, 20244 min read
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Part 1: Onboarding Brownfield vSphere Environment into VCF as a "Management Workload Domain"
This blog post provides a comprehensive, a detailed step-by-step guide to seamlessly "How to Convert/Import an Existing Brownfield...
faizm33
Nov 21, 20245 min read
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VMware VCF 5.2 - What’s New
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.2 introduces several enhancements aimed at improving operational efficiency, Lifecycle Management,...
faizm33
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Removing failed tasks in SDDC Manager
This blog provides steps to clean up a failed task/workflow in VMware Cloud Foundation SDDC Manager. Find the failed task/workflow ID in...
faizm33
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Upgrading VMware ESXi Host using Command Line (ESXCLI)
This article describes how to manually install/upgrade a VMware ESXi host from the command line using the esxcli tool. There are two...
faizm33
Oct 29, 20241 min read
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