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27.07.2025

VxRail: VxVerify – kube_diff: Kubectl Client data mismatch found

During another deployment and HealthCheck by VxVerify on my favorite HCI appliance, VxRail, I ran into the warning above. If you look at Dell’s KB 212809 article, you can only perform various test command to see if it is a issue that only support could fix, these include: With the following command, we can see how long various rke2 services have been running and pay […]

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26.07.2025

VxRail: VxVerify – ntp_reach: NTP not reachable from vCenter (Bug)

Another Day and another VxVerify Challenge, this time we will talk about the above mentioned Failure. VxVerify checks the NTP Connection between vCenter and NTP Server by using SSH, if this connection cannot be established, VxVerify will display a corresponding message. However, this may be a VxVerify bug. You can check whether the NTP connection from vCenter and VxRail Manager is working. To do this, […]

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25.07.2025

Failed to move a VM out of maintenance mode…

Failed to move a VM out of maintenance mode candidate host since the VM is in ma… Failed to move a VM out of maintenance mode… The vSphere 7 to 8 upgrade (and soon to vSphere 9) series continues successfully, this time I had the above-mentioned challenge during the Check Compliance or Run Pre-Check State inside Image Based Patching. The error message says that there […]

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25.07.2025

VxRail: VxVerify – suoders: Missing permissions in ‘/etc/sudoers’

Even though I find it very sad how the fantastic hyperconverged and VMware-integrated solution Dell VxRail is currently being handled, there are still plenty of customers who are thrilled with it. During a vSphere 8 patch from 8.0 U2 to 8.0 U3, I was confronted with the above mentioned challenge from VxVerify. Don’t know what VxVerify is? See here: This warning occurs when the configuration […]

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25.07.2025

Hallway Track Heroes: Making the Most of…

Heading to #VMwareExplore this year? From the VMUG Member Reception to the VMware {code} Hackathon—Here’s your unofficial guide to all the community happenings at this year’s event. Hallway Track Heroes: Making the Most of… Let’s be honest—while the leadership and breakout sessions at VMware Explore are fantastic, some of the best conversations happen in the hallways, at the vendor booths, and over drinks with fellow […]

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25.07.2025

Private Cloud Outlook Report 2025

Private Cloud Outlook Report 2025 Private Cloud Outlook Report 2025 Broadcom released the Private Cloud Outlook Report in May 2025 and it shows important trends in the public sector of repatriating data to private cloud environments. Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

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25.07.2025

Get Hands-on with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0…

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 is here—and you can get hands-on with it at #VMwareExplore, August 25 – 28 in Las Vegas. Get Hands-on with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0… The Future of Private Cloud is Finally Unified. VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 is the new standard for providing IT admins one consistent experience with fewer workarounds and roadblocks—and you can get your hands on it at […]

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21.07.2025

Failed to move a VM out of maintenance mode candidate host since the VM is in manual mode!

The vSphere 7 to 8 upgrade (and soon to vSphere 9) series continues successfully, this time I had the above-mentioned challenge during the Check Compliance or Run Pre-Check State inside Image Based Patching. The error message says that there are VMs that cannot be migrated Fully Automated, which is very useful in the context of Image Based Patching. You want to use the luxury of […]

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16.07.2025

VCF Automation: From Zero to a Running Virtual…

VCF Automation: From Zero to a Running Virtual Machine – A Step-by-Step Guide – … VCF Automation: From Zero to a Running Virtual… Welcome to the following article on building and configuring an environment based on VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0! In the previous parts, we went through the VCF 9.0 installation process, configured the pfSense router, deployed the NSX Edge cluster, and activated the Supervisor. […]

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16.07.2025

CMTY Podcast #733 – Hands-on Labs at Explore…

Tune in WE, July 16 at noon Pacific. CMTY Podcast #733 – Hands-on Labs at Explore… TODAY: Wednesday, July 16 at noon Pacific: This episode will give a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming for Hands-on Labs (HOLs) at VMware Explore 2025, including a major catalog refresh, new VCF 9-based labs, and community engagement opportunities in the HOL zone. 🎙️ Broadcom Social Media Advocacy