Extend nsx-t deployment timer for cloud builder
Kader Sometimes in a lab environment or a slower environment nsx-t manager may fail to deploy during a new VCF build using cloud builder. The below is a timer to extend…
August 2022
SDDC Manager port checking script up to 4.3
This script is used to check ports from the sddc manager such as nsx-t manager, nsx-t edges, vcenter, esxi host and sddc manager connectivity. Usually you would use this when…
Bypass Heath Checks in SDDC Manager for upgrades
If you need to bypass some health checks in SDDC Manager when doing an VCF upgrade so it completes. snapshot sddc manager Modify the followingsuvi /opt/vmware/vcf/lcm/lcm-app/conf/application-prod.propertiesmodify the following entries from…
Use the Cloud Foundation API to set the SDDC Manager VM backup schedule
This blog is to create a backup schedule for sddc manager using api in sddc manager this required for earlier version of VCF Retrieve the SSH fingerprint of the SFTP…
VCF & vSphere Commands
Useful vcf and vsphere commands that I use often. In sddc manager your product show as – are not in ACTIVE state ssh to sddc manager via vcf account su…
Replace certificates with SDDC Manager using Microsoft Certificate authority
This blog is a walkthrough of replacing your vcenter, sddc manager and nsx-t certificates using a sddc manager using a Microsoft certificate authority. You can do it a couple of…
VMware Operations Manager (vrops) certificate expired
If your vrops certificates has expired you wont be able to take your cluster offline or online. You will need to default your certificates and if you have an custom…
error parsing request the subject name is invalid or too long 0x80094001 ( CSR )
Ray Issue error parsing request the subject name is invalid or too long 0x80094001 ( CSR ) This issue is usually due to domain character length; 2008 R2 by default enforces…
Create & Import an Microsoft Certificate Authority signed certificate using VMware Lifecycle Manager suite 8.6.2 (vrslcm)
Login to vrslcm Click locker Click generate csr Type in the details of the csr and click generate (in this example I am using my vrops) File will automatically download…
Replace VMware Operations Manager 8.6.2 certificate with vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 8.7
In this blog I will go through replacing my vrops certificates with lifecycle manager (vrslcm). My vrops servers have been imported into vrslcm to better manager Lifecyle operations. I have…