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Deploying VMware Aria Operations for Networks via Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager

VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) provides deep network visibility, security analysis, and troubleshooting capabilities. Deploying VMware Aria Operations for Networks through VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager (ASLCM) ensures a streamlined installation process. Prerequisites Before proceeding, ensure that: • Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager (ASLCM) is installed and configured. • VMware Aria Operations for Networks binaries are manually downloaded from Broadcom’s Support portal. • vCenter and NSX credentials are available. ...

February 4, 2025 · 3 min · Cosmin
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Upgrading Aria Operations for Logs to 8.18.3 via Aria Suite Lifecycle

In this post I will go over upgrading Aria Operations for Logs 8.18.x appliance to 8.18.3 using Aria Suite Lifecycle. As a pre requirement we do need to have Aria Suite Lifecycle upgraded to 8.18. Instructions can be found here. The upgrade does not include the latest Product Support Pack. We can apply the latest Product Support Pack following the guide here. To get started we can go to Aria Suite Lifecycle -> Lifecycle Operations -> Settings -> Binary Mapping. ...

February 4, 2025 · 3 min · Cosmin
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Upgrading Aria Operations for Logs to 8.18.3 Using a .PAK File

Upgrading Aria Operations for Logs (formerly VMware vRealize Log Insight) is a crucial task to ensure you’re using the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements. In this guide, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process of upgrading Aria Operations for Logs using a .pak file. Prerequisites Before starting the upgrade, ensure the following prerequisites are met: Backup the Existing Deployment: • Take a snapshot of all nodes in the Aria Operations for Logs cluster (Master, Worker, and any nodes). ...

February 4, 2025 · 3 min · Cosmin
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Upgrading Aria Operations to 8.18.3 via Aria Suite Lifecycle

In this post I will go over upgrading Aria Operations 8.18.x appliance to 8.18.3 using Aria Suite Lifecycle. As a pre requirement we do need to have Aria Suite Lifecycle upgraded to 8.18. Instructions can be found here. The upgrade does not include the latest Product Support Pack. We can apply the latest Product Support Pack following the guide here. To get started we can go to Aria Suite Lifecycle -> Lifecycle Operations -> Settings -> Binary Mapping. ...

February 4, 2025 · 3 min · Cosmin
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Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.18 Product Support Pack upgrade (PSPACK5)

In this guide i will go over the manual steps of getting an existing 8.x Aria Suite Lifecycle appliance to support the latest product releases available. Here is a great blog that goes in to the details about what the Product Support Pack is https://blogs.vmware.com/management/2019/01/vrslcm-pspak.html. Typically the newer Product Support Pack is included part of the upgrade for Aria Suite Lifecycle, however sometimes there are product releases in between releases where product support packs come in handy. As of 8.16.0 Product Support Pack 4 we can no longer automatically download the Product Support Pack upgrade files. The release notes for 8.16 can be found here. The release notes for 8.18 Product Support Pack 5 can be found here. ...

February 4, 2025 · 2 min · Cosmin

Setting User SSH Keys in NSX

In VMware NSX, configuring SSH keys for users with specific labels and types provides a tailored access control approach that enhances both security and management capabilities. This blog walks through the process of setting user-specific SSH keys in NSX, using customized labels and types for better organization and identification. Overview SSH keys are crucial for secure authentication in NSX environments, allowing administrators to manage access without exposing systems to the risks of password-based logins. By setting SSH keys with specific labels and types, you can streamline user access management and improve security configurations. ...

January 28, 2025 · 3 min · Cosmin
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Upgrading Aria Operations to 8.18.2 Using a .PAK File

Upgrading Aria Operations (formerly VMware vRealize Operations) is a crucial task to ensure you’re using the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements. In this guide, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process of upgrading Aria Operations using a .pak file. Prerequisites Before starting the upgrade, ensure the following prerequisites are met: Backup the Existing Deployment: • Take a snapshot of all nodes in the Aria Operations (Master, Cloud proxies, and any other nodes). ...

January 16, 2025 · 3 min · Cosmin
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Step-by-Step Guide: Upgrading Aria Operations for Logs to 8.18.1 Using a .PAK File

Upgrading Aria Operations for Logs (formerly VMware vRealize Log Insight) is a crucial task to ensure you’re using the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements. In this guide, we’ll walk through the step-by-step process of upgrading Aria Operations for Logs using a .pak file. Prerequisites Before starting the upgrade, ensure the following prerequisites are met: Backup the Existing Deployment: • Take a snapshot of all nodes in the Aria Operations for Logs cluster (Master, Worker, and any nodes). ...

January 16, 2025 · 3 min · Cosmin
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Upgrading Aria Operations for Logs to 8.18.1 via VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle

In this post, I will guide you through upgrading your 8.x vRLI appliance to Aria Operations for Logs 8.18.1 using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle. Before proceeding, ensure that your VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle is upgraded to version 8.18. You can find the upgrade instructions here. Note that the upgrade does not include the latest PSPACK containing the 8.18.1 Aria Operations for Logs release. Instructions for obtaining the PSPACK are available in here. ...

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · Cosmin
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Aria Suite Lifecycle 8.18 Product Support Pack (PSPACK4) upgrade - manual version

In this guide i will go over the manual steps of getting an existing 8.x Aria Suite Lifecycle appliance to support the latest product releases available. Here is a great blog that goes in to the details about what the Product Support Pack is https://blogs.vmware.com/management/2019/01/vrslcm-pspak.html. Typically the newer Product Support Pack is included part of the upgrade for Aria Suite Lifecycle, however sometimes there are product releases in between releases where product support packs come in handy. As of 8.16.0 Product Support Pack 4 we can no longer automatically download the Product Support Pack files. The release notes can be found here. ...

January 16, 2025 · 2 min · Cosmin
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