This time i have decided to write a non-technical stuff. Recently i cleared my PTE and thought of writing what is PTE and how to prepare for it. What is PTE? PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English language test aimed at non-native English speakers wanting to study abroad and for immigration purpose. It tests… Continue reading How to Prepare Pearson Test of English (PTE)
How to use plink to run command from windows
Recently i had to run some commands on 250 linux servers in one of my project. So i decided to use plink.exe from windows machine. This section will help you how to use plink to run linux command from windows on multiple server plink.exe without sudo privilege plink.exe -ssh -t -pw <password> -l <user>@<host> -m… Continue reading How to use plink to run command from windows
PowerCLI Script to assign IP on each host in ESX Cluster
Recently i came across a situation where i had to create and assign IP to vmkernel portgroup (for vmotion) for 3300 ESX host. So i wrote one basic powercli script to assign IP on each host in ESX Cluster. ============================================================ PowerCLI Script to create VMKernel portgroup and assign IP on each host in cluster # … Continue reading PowerCLI Script to assign IP on each host in ESX Cluster
OVA Deployment via PowerCLI
Recently i was working on project where i had to deploy RP4VM OVA on more than 400 ESXi hosts. So i decided to write article for OVA deployment via PowerCLI Initially i faced a lot of issue like Deployment was stuck during ‘validation’, i couldn’t run simultaneous deployment in vcenter because of existing vcenter issue… Continue reading OVA Deployment via PowerCLI
vCenter 6.5 upgrade issue and troubleshooting
This post will give you an overview of vcenter 6.5 upgrade issue and its troubleshooting steps. Issues encountered during vCenter 6.0 to 6.5 Upgrade Issue1:- Invalid Appliance (OS) root password Description: – While Upgrading PSC appliance we need to provide OS *root* password and it was failing with invalid password. Resolution1: – Reset PSC OS… Continue reading vCenter 6.5 upgrade issue and troubleshooting
Reconfigure PSC from embedded to External
Re-configure PSC from Embedded to External This article will guide you steps to, Reconfigure PSC from embedded to External. To achieve this, first of all you need to install new PSC (it could be windows based or appliance based) in same SSO domain. Scenario – VMware vCenter 6.0 U3D is setup with embedded PSC. Step… Continue reading Reconfigure PSC from embedded to External
vCenter Upgrade Troubleshooting
This article will guide you through various vcenter upgrade troubleshooting steps for windows based vcenter. You may see below error while upgrading virtual center 2. To solve this, a. Ensure tasks mentioned in point 5 Pre-check are taken care. Anti-virus / backup software may block VMware DLL / process and … Continue reading vCenter Upgrade Troubleshooting
vCenter upgrade step by step
This article provides vCenter upgrade detailed procedure for windows based virtual center. Please refer Pre-Check section for validation which needs to be done before upgrade Upgrade of vcenter / SSO Server (if external) Login to SSO with service account if applicable (As mentioned in Pre- check section) Note – Reboot the server if its not rebooted since long… Continue reading vCenter upgrade step by step
vcenter upgrade pre-check
As a professional service team member in DellEMC, i work on upgrade / designing of virtual environment on daily basis for different customers. I am sharing the steps which i follow while upgrading virtual environment and issues which i faced. This is first post of this series which will guide you to do vcenter upgrade pre-check… Continue reading vcenter upgrade pre-check
DellEMC Vision
DellEMC Vision (Formally known as VCE Vision) What is DellEMC Vision Tool DellEMC Vision software provides health and lifecycle management capabilities embedded in VCE Systems. Vision software provides standardized, repeatable processes that enable a system administrator to ensure an optimized, secure, and functional data center or hybrid-cloud environment. Vision software enables you to know about one or more VCE Systems in a… Continue reading DellEMC Vision