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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.x Planning & Preparation to UI Mapping
This post maps key items from the VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Planning & Preparation Workbook to their exact locations within the VCF Operations UI. By aligning workbook guidance with real UI paths, it simplifies configuration of backups, certificates, and depot settings, reducing navigation overhead and improving deployment consistency in lab environments.
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VMware Avi Load Balancer 31.2 – Enterprise Baseline Deployment (Repeatable Build Guide)
A field-tested baseline build guide for VMware Avi Load Balancer 31.2 in a vCenter-integrated enterprise environment. This post documents Controller deployment, cloud configuration, Service Engine grouping, cluster formation, and a real-world 503 failure scenario caused by improper cluster initialization.
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Configuring vSphere iSCSI with IPv6
Configuring vSphere iSCSI with IPv6 introduced subtle challenges that did not appear in my IPv4 deployments. Although documentation suggests port binding may be optional, multiple VMkernel interfaces require deterministic behavior. This post documents the exact configuration that resolved silent discovery failures and restored reliable multipath connectivity.
Bits, Bytes, & Radio Waves
A quiet journey through discovery and understanding.
Notes from practice
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Aaron Rombaut
Technologist & Writer