Category Archives: VMware

vSphere 8 VMFS version 8 new features

vSphere 8 uses VMFS version 8. VMFS 8 is the latest version of VMware’s Virtual Machine File System, which is used to store virtual machine disk files on shared storage. It offers the following new features. vSphere 8 VMFS version 8 new features: Larger block size: Supports block size of 64 MB to enhance performance… Read More »

Updating VMFS version from 5 to 6 while the VMs running on the datastore

Question: Can we update VMFS version from 5 to 6 while the VMs running on the datastore? No, it’s not recommended to update the VMFS version while the VMs are running on the datastore. This can cause data corruption and lead to the loss of virtual machines. It’s best to schedule a maintenance window and… Read More »

Cloud supportive features available in vSphere 8.0 version

vSphere 8.0, the latest version of VMware’s virtualization platform, includes several cloud-related features such as: Native Kubernetes support, allowing for the deployment and management of containerized workloads. Direct Connect, which allows for the creation of secure, low-latency connections to public cloud providers such as AWS and Azure. Improved multi-cloud management capabilities through the vSphere with… Read More »

Any new esxcli commands added to ESXi 8.0 version?

Yes, there are new esxcli commands that have been added in ESXi 8.0 version. Some of the new commands that have been added include: esxcli security: This command can be used to manage security settings on an ESXi host, including configuring the firewall, securing the boot process, and managing certificates. esxcli vsan: This command can… Read More »

vSAN Health Test ‘Hosts disconnected from VC’ alarm

The “Hosts disconnected from VC” alarm in vSAN Health Test is triggered when one or more hosts in a vSAN cluster are disconnected from the vCenter Server. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including network connectivity issues, vCenter Server or host failures, or maintenance activities. When this alarm is triggered, the vSAN cluster… Read More »