Category: VMware

In this post I will go over upgrading Aria Operations 8.18.x appliance to 9.0 using Aria Suite Lifecycle. As a pre requirement we do need to have Aria Suite Lifecycle upgraded to 8.18 Patch 2. Instructions can be found here. To get started we can go to Aria Suite...

Patch 2 prepares Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager (ASLCM) for VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 migrations. It does not deliver new features or hot-fixes, so only install it if VCF 9.0 (or the new VCF Operations appliance) is on your near-term roadmap.  Why Patch 2 Matters Patch 2 updates the appliance-level...

With the release of VCF 9 I wanted to get my lab upgraded. The release blog can be found here and the release notes are here Please note that some of the components within the VCF will still need additional upgrading. Please read the release notes for additional details....

With the latest release of ESXi 9 i wanted to get my lab up to date. I don’t have enough resources in my lab to migrate the vCenter to another ESXi server so i want to perform the upgrade via cli. More details about the release can found here...

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: 1....

In this blog we will go over deploying a VCF 9 instance using existing components. Once logged on and binaries downloaded we can go through the Deployment wizard Because I do not yet have any environments upgraded to the new fleet management this will be a new VCF Fleet....

With the release of VCF 9 (Official What’s New blog can be found here) I wanted to get my lab environment upgraded so I can try out all of the new features. In my previous post we went over the deployment of the appliance. In this post we will...

With the release of VCF 9 (Official What’s New blog can be found here) I wanted to get my lab environment upgraded so I can try out all of the new features. To get started we need to download the VMware Cloud Foundation Installer from the VMware Cloud Foundation...

The Problem When trying to connect to a vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) using WinSCP, many admins encounter the following error: Received too large (1433299822 B) SFTP packet. Max supported packet size is 1024000 B This occurs because the default shell used by the vCenter appliance (/bin/appliancesh) is not compatible with SFTP, which WinSCP attempts to...

Overview: Why and When to Replace the vIDM Certificate VMware Identity Manager (vIDM), also known as Workspace ONE Access, uses an SSL certificate to secure its web interface and establish trust with integrated VMware products (like vRealize/Aria Automation and Operations). Replacing this certificate is important in scenarios such as:...

Salt (SaltStack) is a powerful open-source configuration management and automation tool. Below is a step-by-step guide to deploying Salt Open Source for centralized configuration and management. Step 1: Update Your System Before installing Salt, update your package repositories and upgrade your system packages: Step 2: Install Salt Master On...

If you’re working with Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation) and want to give users the ability to add extra disks to a Windows VM — and define their drive letter and volume label — you’re in the right place. This guide shows you how to build a flexible and reusable...

If your vCenter logs are flooded with ApiGwServicePrincipal messages about token expirations, you’re not alone. These frequent “info” level logs in the apigw.log file can clutter your system, making it tough to identify real issues. Fortunately, there’s a simple workaround: adjust the logging severity from “info” to “error.” Below,...

Today, I’m diving into a critical issue that demands immediate attention for anyone managing VMware environments: VMSA-2025-0004. Released by Broadcom on March 4, 2025, this security advisory highlights severe vulnerabilities in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion—products that form the backbone of many virtualized infrastructures. Here’s what you need to...

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: 1....

If you’re a system administrator or IT professional working with VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager, you might have hit a roadblock when trying to import a VMware Aria Operations for Networks instance. The error in question? LCMVRNICONFIG90115. Here’s what it looks like: On the surface, this error screams “wrong...

In today’s fast-paced IT landscape, managing infrastructure efficiently is a top priority. Configuration management toolslike SaltStack Config and Ansible Tower empower IT teams to automate server provisioning, software deployment, and system maintenance. But how do these two solutions compare, and which one is the best fit for your organization? In this detailed comparison of SaltStack...

In the evolving landscape of infrastructure automation, two tools frequently stand out: SaltStack and Terraform. Both are pivotal for managing infrastructure, yet they cater to distinct needs and operate on fundamentally different principles. This blog post explores what sets SaltStack and Terraform apart, delving into their purposes, architectures, use cases, and how...

In today’s blog, we’re diving into the world of storage solutions, specifically comparing VMware’s vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) with traditional storage systems like SAN (Storage Area Network) and NAS (Network Attached Storage). If you’re wondering which storage solution is right for your environment, this post is for you....

I often find myself fielding questions about how to effectively manage and monitor licensing in VMware Aria Automation. Licensing is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to ensuring compliance, optimizing resource usage, and maintaining operational efficiency in your automation environment. Recently, I was asked about tracking...