Author: Joao Grade
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Moving from On‑Prem Virtualization to Cloud: Why It’s the Right Move
I’ve worked on-prem virtualization for years. From ESXi clusters to vCenter management, I’ve built and maintained infrastructure that’s rock‑solid. But the next logical step isn’t more on-site servers—it’s “The Cloud“. Cloud is no longer a buzzword—it’s where infrastructure is evolving. It offers scalability, flexibility, and global reach that a local datacenter just can’t match. It’s…
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vCenter upgrade fails at 97%
Recently I had to upgrade my vCenters (5 vCenters in linked mode) from 8.1.0.400 to 8.0U2e to mitigate the Critical security issue from Oct 2024. I followed the recommended procedure for upgrading a group of vCenters in link mode, power them all off, take offline snapshots of all of them, power them all on again…
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How to Create Local ESXi Account and Assign Permissions Using PowerCLI
Are you struggling to create local accounts and assign permissions for your ESXi hosts manually? In this post, we’ll show you how to use PowerCLI to make the process faster and more efficient. With just a few simple commands, you can create local accounts on your ESXi hosts, assign permissions, and even automate the process…
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Single ESXi infrastructure upgrade: how to
Updating your ESXi hosts is essential for optimal performance. Unfortunately, without vCenter, updating your hosts can become a time-consuming and daunting task. However, in this blog post, we’ll show you how to update your ESXi hosts using PowerCLI. PowerCLI offers an efficient, fast, and less error-prone way to update ESXi hosts without vCenter. With our…
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ESXi Logs: How to Fix the hbr-agent Issue!
Are you tired of seeing your ESXi logs filled with “User root@127.0.0.1 logged in/out” messages due to hbr-agent? If so, you’re not alone! This issue can create a massive influx of entries on the GUI, making it nearly impossible to read and sort through. The good news is that there’s a simple solution to this…