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VCF Import Tool – Precheck
Overview If there is a running vSphere infrastructure capable of running vSphere 8.0u3, then it’s likely that you can convert this to a VCF infrastructure. There is a tool that is required, but can also precheck an existing vCenter server for conversion. Download The tool is downloaded from support.broadcom.com, under the VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2.1…
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Remove VIBs on ESXi hosts – NSX 4.2 on VCF 5.2
Overview While working with VCF, things can go wrong. Sometimes that means removing hosts and cleaning them up so they can be reused again. Unfortunately, the built in tools do not always work and we have to resort to alternate methods. Steps to Remove the VIBs Disable SNMP. Enable Maintenance Mode. Check for VIBs. Remove…
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TLS Certificates with OpenSSL
Overview I often have to break Personal Information Exchange (PFX) files up because I need the certificate and the enclosed private key. Occasionally, I have needed to take all the separate files and export them as a PFX. Modern Browsers and Subject Alternative Name (SAN) Modern browsers, such as Google Chrome, stopped supporting certificates without…
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Deploying NSX Edge Nodes
Overview NSX Edge nodes have mystified me and have been quite a challenge figuring out. I have to admit, the number of components, getting the correct VLANs and segments configured and all in the right place has been challenging to learn for some reason. I think, after reading the current iteration of documentation and having…
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Icom IC-7300 Connectors Settings for Digital Modes
Overview I have an Icom IC-7300 Transceiver that I use for digital modes. I am going to record the Connectors setting here for my future reference but also for others who may want to check their settings or new users. Connectors Settings [MENU] > SET > Connectors Function Name My Setting Default Setting ACC/USB Output…
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FIPS 140-2 on VMware Cloud Builder
Overview I went to deploy a VMware Cloud Builder appliance the other day with FIPS enabled and it turned out to be frustrating. Turns out, how the appliance is deployed matters. This post would not be possible without an extremely diligent, intelligent, and hard working colleague of mine, Vinny Santa Maria. The how in this…
Bits, Bytes, & Radio Waves
A Journey Through Discovery
This is how it all started…
I started this site with the intent to aggregate as much information as possible in one place. I use this to record lessons learned or frustrating configurations I have experienced on the job or just tinkering (learning) and just couldn’t find a better resource available. I have tried to be as thorough and accurate as possible, but technology is rapidly evolving and every environment is different. I may miss things along the way and my setup most likely differs compared to yours.
I hope you find this site has some value to you.
Welcome to Bits, Bytes, and Radio Waves!
If you have any questions or comments (or just want to give me a shout-out), please feel free to contact me!
Aaron Rombaut
Writer & Technologist