Dell’s Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) is an essential tool for managing Dell PowerEdge servers remotely. However, losing access due to a forgotten password can be a challenge. If you have ESXi installed on your server, you can reset the iDRAC password directly from the ESXi shell using the RACADM tool. This guide walks […]
Resetting Dell iDRAC Password from Within ESXi Read Post »
Recently, I encountered an issue where I was unable to access the vCenter web interface in my Test-Lab, after restoring to a pretty old Snapshot. Upon attempting to log in, I was met with the errors “No healthy upstream” and “503 – Service Not Available” on the management interface. This blog post outlines how I
Debugging and Resolving vCenter Access Issues Due to Expired Certificates Read Post »
Managing a vCenter environment with multiple Datacenters and Clusters can quickly become a complex and time-consuming task, especially when dealing with repetitive operations like adding or renaming Datastores. Inconsistent naming conventions, manual errors, and scalability challenges often complicate matters further. Automation offers a powerful solution. By leveraging PowerShell scripts tailored for vCenter, you can simplify
Automating vCenter Tasks: Adding and Renaming Datastores with PowerShell Read Post »
Accidentally deleting a datastore in a VMware ESXi environment can feel like a catastrophic event, especially when the datastore is shared across multiple hosts. In this article, we’ll discuss the step-by-step process of recovering a deleted datastore, specifically when it was removed from one ESXi host and subsequently disappeared from all associated hosts. The goal
Recover an accidentally deleted VMFS Datastore (vSphere version 8) Read Post »
Monitoring the health of a virtualized environment is very important to maintaining uptime and detecting potential issues early. VMware vCenter 8 provides robust alarm and notification features that allow system administrators to be promptly alerted via email when specific conditions occur. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of configuring email notifications and
How to Configure Email Notifications and Alarms in VMware vCenter 8 Read Post »
Managing server hardware remotely is essential in modern IT environments. HPE’s Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) provides remote management capabilities for HPE ProLiant servers. One of the tools to configure and manage iLO is HPONCFG. This utility allows administrators to configure iLO settings without having to reboot the server or restart services, making it a powerful tool
Using HPONCFG to Manage iLO Settings on HPE Servers in Windows and Linux Read Post »
When it comes to managing IT infrastructure, the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Integrated Lights-Out (iLO) interface is a game-changer for making server administration easier and more efficient. HPE iLO allows administrators to manage servers remotely, providing capabilities such as system health monitoring, power management, and configuration without the need for physical access. One of the
Unlocking the Power of HPE iLO SSH: Essential SSH Commands for IT Admins Read Post »
In the world of virtualization, managing resources efficiently is super important. If you’re an administrator dealing with virtual environments, using the right tools is a must. That’s where PowerShell comes in—a really helpful tool that can make managing VMware snapshots easier, so things run smoothly and problems get solved fast. Simplifying Virtual Management with PowerShell
Mastering VMware Snapshots with PowerShell/PowerCLI Read Post »
I am having a VMWare Lab running on VMWare Workstation. The Lab is having 2 ESXi instances and vCenter is running on top of one of the ESXi. Datastore is iSCSI connected to a Windows Server 2019 running also on VMWare Workstation. Recently vCenter has been experiencing some issues with the Datastore and was refusing
vCenter 7 [FAILED] – Failed to start file system check Read Post »
As a VMware administrator, your primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of your virtual environment. From managing virtual machines and storage to ensuring uptime and performance, your role requires you to have a deep understanding of virtualization technology and the ability to manage complex infrastructures. While this can be a challenging