Author Archives: jhague81

Recent VMware Releases (Jan 22)

Posted on January 28, 2022 by jhague81

There have been a batch of new releases which have dropped over the past few weeks, thought it was worth posting a summary. Product Release Date Details NSX-T 3.2 16/12/2021 NSX-T 3.2 was released just before the Christmas break and … Continue reading →

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Migrations – What, Why, How? Part 2

Posted on July 10, 2020 by jhague81

In my last post I talked about the what and the why and considered the planning element of a migration. This post focussed on the execution and the options which are available. The How – Migrating As mentioned previously, we’re … Continue reading →

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Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated GA

Posted on July 1, 2020 by jhague81

A few weeks ago I posted an overview of the Tanzu portfolio. At the time Tanzu Kuberenetes Grid Integrated (formerly PKS Enterprise) was the missing piece of the puzzle. Well the good news is that TKGI is now GA and … Continue reading →

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VVD 6.0.1 Released and Updated Matrix

Posted on June 29, 2020 by jhague81

Last week an updated version of VVD dropped. Version 6.0.1 (aligned to VCF 4.0.1) introduces vSphere 7.0b. Beyond that not too much has changed; NSX-T is updated to from 3.0 to 3.0.1 and the associated vRLI Content Pack is also … Continue reading →

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Migrations – What, Why, How? Part 1

Posted on June 19, 2020 by jhague81

One of the mainstays of my role is migration projects. I thought it would be worth doing a post on this to provide some food for thought for anyone contemplating this at the moment or in future. The What and … Continue reading →

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vSphere 6.7 Support Extended

Posted on June 3, 2020 by jhague81

VMware has announced today that they have extended general support to October 15, 2022. It had been intended to go out of support this year (11 months, to October 15, 2022). This is a great move and I know first … Continue reading →

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vExpert 2020 Applications Open – My Take

Posted on June 1, 2020 by jhague81

Each year there are two opportunities to apply for the vExpert program. Today is the second chance to apply for the program for 2020 for anyone who missed out first time around. What is the vExpert Program? As a reminder, … Continue reading →

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VVD 5.1.2 Released

Posted on May 27, 2020 by jhague81

Overnight a new version of VVD was released on the VVD 5.1 release train. This is a small maintenance release with relatively few changes. At a glance these are: ESXi updated to patch level ESXi670-202004002 (previously ESXi670-201912001) vCenter Appliance updated … Continue reading →

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VMware Learning Zone – 6 Months Free Access

Posted on May 21, 2020 by jhague81

VMware are currently running a promotion whereby access to the VMware Learning Zone Premium Package is free for 6 months. You have up until November 6th 2020 to register. In these strange times when we’re all inside a lot more … Continue reading →

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