Expired certificate warning shown for MP Corfu Client certificate.

Replacing the MP Corfu certificate in NSX

In this blog we will go over replacing the Corfu certificate in NSX. In this example I will be using the UI to generate the self signed certificate and then an API call to replace the certificate. In my case the MP Corfu certificate has already expired Generating a New Self-Signed Certificate In the top menu bar I went to Generate -> Generate Self Signed Certificate ...

July 7, 2023 · Cosmin Trif
CCP-Corfu Client certificate expired on July 18, 2022.

Replacing the CCP Corfu certificate in NSX

In this blog we will go over replacing the Corfu certificate in NSX. In this example I will be using the UI to generate the self signed certificate and then an API call to replace the certificate. In my case the CCP Corfu certificate has already expired Generating a Self-Signed Certificate In the top menu bar I went to Generate -> Generate Self Signed Certificate ...

July 7, 2023 · Cosmin Trif
Expired certificate alert in NSX UI, showing AR Corfu client certificate details.

Replacing the AR Corfu certificate in NSX

In this blog we will go over replacing the Corfu certificate in NSX. In this example I will be using the UI to generate the self signed certificate and then an API call to replace the certificate. Identifying the Expired AR Corfu Certificate In my case the AR Corfu certificate has already expired Generating a Self-Signed Certificate in the NSX UI In the top menu bar I went to Generate -> Generate Self Signed Certificate ...

July 7, 2023 · Cosmin Trif

Certificate delete failed: Certificate cannot be deleted because it is used by 1 MP node

I was recently trying to replace some service certificates and I accidentally associated the certificate with the wrong service. When trying to delete the certificate I was presented with an error “Certificate delete failed: Certificate cannot be deleted because it is used by 1 MP node” The first step I did was try to figure out what service is associated with the certificate. For that I leveraged the instructions in KB 75277. Performing a GET /api/v1/trust-management/certificates/{cert-id} I was able to identify that CBM_API service was using the certificate. ...

July 7, 2023 · Cosmin Trif
Expired certificate warning shown for API-Corfu client certificate.

Replacing the Corfu API certificate in NSX

In this blog we will go over replacing the Corfu API certificate in NSX. In this example I will be using the UI to generate the self signed certificate and then an API call to replace the certificate. Identifying the Expired Corfu Certificate In my case the Corfu API certificate has already expired Generating a New Self-Signed Certificate In the top menu bar I went to Generate -> Generate Self Signed Certificate ...

July 7, 2023 · Cosmin Trif
Expired LocalManager certificate shown in NSX UI, needs replacement.

Replacing the LocalManager certificate in NSX

In this blog we will go over replacing the LocalManager certificate in NSX. In this example I will be using the UI to generate the self signed certificate and then an API call to replace the certificate. Reviewing the Expired Certificate In my case the LocalManager certificate has already expired Generating a Self Signed Certificate In the top menu bar I went to Generate -> Generate Self Signed Certificate ...

July 6, 2023 · Cosmin Trif
Terminal command for removing an NSX Edge Cluster in a VMware Cloud Foundation environment, requiring confirmation before proceeding.

Simplifying NSX Edge Removal in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Environment

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) has revolutionized data center virtualization by seamlessly integrating compute, storage, and networking components. In a VCF environment, the NSX platform provides crucial software-defined networking capabilities. At times, removing NSX edges becomes necessary due to infrastructure changes, optimization efforts, or other reasons. To simplify this process, VMware has introduced the NSX Edge Removal Tool. In this blog post, we will explore how this tool can streamline the removal of NSX edges in a VCF environment while preserving dependencies. ...

July 5, 2023 · Cosmin Trif
'NSX Edge Clusters' step in a VCF upgrade wizard, with options to upgrade all or specific clusters.

Upgrading VCF 4.3.x to VCF 5 Step by Step

With the release of of VCF 5 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. Downloading the VCF 5.0 Bundles We can start by going to Inventory -> Workload Domains -> Select the domain -> Update/Patches -> Select the VCF version -> Download now. If you do not see the newest releases go to Administration -> Online Depot and add a VMware Customer Connect account that has access to perform downloads. ...

June 27, 2023 · Cosmin Trif
Settings page for vRSLCM showing System Administration options and System Upgrade step.

Upgrading vRSLCM (vRealize Lifecycle Manager) to 8.12

In this guide I will go over the steps of getting an existing 8.x vRSLCM appliance upgraded to the latest 8.12 release. The release notes can be found here The first step is to log in to vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager under the Lifecycle Operations section Go to settings -> System Upgrade ...

June 20, 2023 · Cosmin Trif
Settings page with options for System Administration and Servers & Accounts, relevant for upgrading SSC using vRSLCM.

Upgrading SSC (SaltStack Config) to 8.12.1 using vRSLCM

In this post I will go over upgrading my 8.x SSC appliance to 8.12.1. As a pre requirement we do need to have VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle upgraded to 8.12. Instructions can be found here. The upgrade does not include the latest PSPACK that contains the 8.12.1 SaltStack Config release. Instructions to get the PSPACK can be found on my other blog post here. Downloading the Upgrade Binary via Binary Mapping To get started we can go to vRealize Lifecycle Manager -> Lifecycle Operations -> Settings -> Binary Mapping. (If you haven’t added your My VMware credentials you will need to do that first by going to vRealize Lifecycle Manager -> Lifecycle Operations -> Settings -> My VMware) ...

June 20, 2023 · Cosmin Trif