vSphere CSI controller CrashLoopBackoff in CAPV cluster

Posted on February 2, 2022

As a bit of background, I recently wrote about the Cluster API vSphere provider and how to deploy a Kubernetes cluster to a vSphere environment, otherwise this blog won’t make much sense. I also experimented with the use of a clusterResourceSet to automatically install the Calico CNI inside... [Read More]

ESXi not booting - CRC error on decompression

Posted on January 20, 2022

I recently encountered an issue in my homelab where the bare-metal ESXi server wouldn’t start. All my labs run on one physical server (Dell R430) which has vSphere 7u2 installed on a USB key. A cheap one from the supermarket obviously (because I like it this way!). Anyway, ESXi would... [Read More]

Log4j workaround for vCenter automated script (VMware)

Posted on December 16, 2021

EDIT 20/12/2021: You now only need to run one script. The new vc_log4j_mitigator.py script merges both remove_log4jclass.py and vmsa-2021-0028-kb87081.py. No further action is required if you already ran those two. EDIT 17/12/2021: A new script is required to remediate Analytics Service and CM Service. You now need... [Read More]

Nakivo v10.5 brings VMware monitoring and anti-ransomware resilience

Posted on December 9, 2021

The landscape of VM backup solutions vendors has significantly evolved over the last few years with the emergence of cloud computing and modern apps driving innovation. Nakivo Backup & Replication is keeping up this pace with fast release cycle to bring more value to the product and offer solutions to... [Read More]

What is the Retreat Mode for vSphere clusters

Posted on November 26, 2021

In vSphere, the DRS cluster duty have historically been tied to vCenter server, making it unavaiable if it went to go offline. In order to rectify that, vSphere 7u1 introduced vSphere Cluster Service VMs, a cluster of small virtual appliance holding the clustering duties to take them out of vCenter’s... [Read More]

Understanding Kubernetes Cluster API Provider vSphere (CAPV)

Posted on November 21, 2021

I recently got into Kubernetes Cluster API Provider vSphere (CAPV) to understand what it is, what it does and where it fits in the Kubernetes and VMware ecosystem. The answer is a lot simpler than it seems and it is already used by several companies such as VMware (Tanzu Kubernetes... [Read More]

Thoughts on the vExpert program

Posted on November 12, 2021

A couple days ago a received a call for content communication from the one and only Corey Romero around the vExpert program. While I try to keep my thoughts away from my blog to focus on technical content, I also acknowledge everything the vExpert program brought... [Read More]