Upgrade vCloud Usage Meter From 3.6.0.1 to 3.6.1

Source VCUM :  3.6.01 – 10.61.65.73 Target VCUM :   3.6.1 – 10.61.65.72   Process: 1) Deploy VCUM 3.6.1 from OVA on same network 1) Log into the source VCUM 3.6.0.1 (10.61.65.73) as root and enable SSH # service sshd start 2) Log into the target VCUM 3.6.1 (10.61.65.72) as usgmtr and migrate data # migrateum 10.61.65.73 3) Read More…

Get ESXi Version and CPU Model via PowerCLI

Script: The following script will report the name, version, server hardware and CPU model of all ESXi hosts in the vCenter.   get-vmhost | select Name, @{N='ESXi version';E={"$($_.Version) $($_.Build)"}}, @{N='ESXi Hardware';E={"$($_.ExtensionData.Hardware.SystemInfo.Vendor) $($_.ExtensionData.Hardware.SystemInfo.Model)"}}, @{N='ESXi CPU Type';E={$_.ProcessorType}}   Output:

NSX Network and Security Tab Disappeared in vCenter

Issue: I noticed the Network & Security tab was not visible in a vCenter 5.5 Web Client. This had worked previously.   Troubleshooting: Upon investigation in the NSX Manager it appeared the Lookup Service URL was showing as disconnected   Resolution: To fix the issue we had to click Edit then re-enter the credentials.   

Upgrade NSX 6.2.4 to 6.3.4 in a vCloud Environment

This document describes how to upgrade NSX in a VCD environment. We will be upgrading NSX from 6.2.4 -> 6.3.4 Current Components Component Version vCloud Director 8.20.0 ESXi 5.5 U3 vCenter 5.5 U3 NSX 6.2.4 Chargeback Manager 2.7.3   Check Interoperability Matrices   Pre-installation Take a clone of  NSX Manager  Take backup of NSX manager Read More…

Split SSO Server in vSphere 5.5

Problem: Our current setup involved several vCenter 5.5 Servers poining to a single SSO server. A requirement arose which required each vCenter to point to its own SSO server.   Current SSO Server:   sso01.jordansphere.co.uk (10.0.0.1) New SSO Server:        sso02.jordansphere.co.uk (10.0.0.2) vCenter Server:           vCenter.jordansphere.co.uk (10.0.0.10) vCenter Server:      Read More…