vCenter Server and Microsoft SQL Server collation conflicts

vCenter Server deployment, including SQL database installation is often done by VMware administrator. Maybe the most widely used database for vCS is Microsoft SQL Server, as it is very easy to install even without any training on the application. Many times MS SQL Server is installed without paying attention to server collation and this [...]

Emergency shortcut for vCS VM console

Recently published KB 1026162 article caught my eye, in case your vCenter Server is a VM “Accessing the virtual machine’s console directly from the command line” sounds helpful when poo hits the fan I though. So I did quick proof of concept testing of the idea and documented the results.

If your vCS is [...]

List of VAAI capable storage arrays

I decided to make a list of storage arrays with VAAI support, or at least with known availability timeframe. Information on this page is gathered directly from storage vendors, please leave a comment if you have any updates to this list.

Array When Good Firmware 3PAR Now 2.3.1 MU2 Compellent Q1/2011   EMC CLARiiON [...]

Removing unwanted plug-ins from vCenter Server

Have you ever tested out some virtual appliances which have vCenter Server plug-ins? After testing was done you removed virtual appliance but plug-in is still showing up in vCenter Server plug-in manager “available plug-ins” list and you cannot get rid of them?

I was getting annoyed with old and unused plugins cluttering the [...]