Nutanix Files 3.5 Released

The latest version of Nutanix Files went GA today and is available on the Nutanix Portal for download. There lots of improvements in this release but a few of the headlines include: Network File System v3 (NFSv3) Support - Files now supports the NFSv3 protocol in addition to NFSv4 Multi-Protocol Support for Shares and Exports … Continue reading Nutanix Files 3.5 Released →

Nutanix CE 5.10 Released

The new version of Nutanix Community Edition has just been released. This brings the latest release to version 5.10. The Community Edition is perfect for testing out Nutanix especially in a homelab and a small scale POC. The link download to the components can be found here on the Nutanix Portal. You will need to … Continue reading Nutanix CE 5.10 Released →

Setting up an ESXi host through the DCUI

I was running through the initial set up of a new ESXi server the other day and I thought I would put together a quick post collecting the steps together that I use. I was setting this host up on a new Dell R640 which came with the ESXi pre-installed. In my example I was … Continue reading Setting up an ESXi host through the DCUI →

VMware Skyline

In the last few weeks I discovered and subsequently deployed the VMware product Skyline. My understanding is it isn't new but it somehow passed me by so I was pleased to find out about it. If you too are just hearing about Skyline and wonder what it is...I would describe it an automated support tool … Continue reading VMware Skyline →

Creating Tags in Nutanix License Portal

Introduction Nutanix have recently introduced a new feature which allows tagging in their license portal. This means each license can be tagged with the cluster it is associated with. This feature is good for keeping the License Portal organized and makes it easier to search. Procedure Log onto the Nutanix Portal - Launch Support Portal … Continue reading Creating Tags in Nutanix License Portal →

VMware ESXi Embedded Host Client – 503 Service Unavailable

Introduction If you have installed the ESXi Embedded Host Client (Link) you might find occasionally when trying to log onto a VMware Host the following message is displayed It is a reasonably simple fix to get access again to the Host. Procedure SSH as root onto the ESXi host that is displaying the error Run … Continue reading VMware ESXi Embedded Host Client – 503 Service Unavailable →

vExpert 2019 Applications are Open!

Quick heads up to say the vExpert 2019 Applications are open and the applications will be accepted until Friday February 8th at midnight PDT. Expect the announcement on applications by end of Feb/Early March. Visit the vExpert blog here for all the information and the link to applying: https://blogs.vmware.com/vexpert/2019/01/07/vexpert-2019-applications-are-open/