If you have been following along with me on my “Home Lab Build”, I have deployed two NetApp ONTAP Select (OTS) instances on a pair of Intel NUCs as this is my storage foundation for the remaining buildout. With Production Storage (OTS400) and Disaster (OTS100). I have deployed two instances of VMware vCenter using different… Read More »
In my previous NetApp blog post, I demonstrated how to use Active Directory (AD) Authentication on my NetApp ONTAP OTS tightening up Security. A prerequisite is to have Administrator Privledges to Join vCenter to your Windows Active Directory (AD) and its a good practice to have / create a Security Group ‘VMwareAdmins’ From the Home… Read More »
In a previous blog post, I demonstrated how to deploy vCenter for my HomeLab using both a manual, along with an automated method using Ansible. To recap, my Home Lab consists of some Intel NUCs that are running NetApp Ontap Select (OTS) for storage. Make sure to check my blog on steps to build your… Read More »
One of the many benefits of having a home lab is you get to tinker and try new things. If you are like me and have had to start over from scratch, you are not alone. I can’t tell you how many times I have had to re-deployed VMware vSphere and vCenter in my lab… Read More »
I recently re-deploy my ‘Home Lab’ and decided to document the entire process. I realize there are several deployment guides on the InterWebs, but here I will be sharing some of the post-installation tasks I do after the basic install of vCenter. My Home Lab consists of some Intel NUCs that are running NetApp Ontap… Read More »
Make sure to read my previous post on NetApp Virtual Storage Console product suite, where I go over features and benefits. Login to NetApp support website and download the supported version according to the IMT. From each vCenter, deploy the NetApp VSC OVA Click the Upload Files Button and attach the NetApp VSC OVA, Click… Read More »
It has been shown that taking and passing certifications can lead to promotions and salary increases. As the old adage states, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. During this pandemic, with everyone working from home, it’s a great opportunity to study and take an exam. With the available NetApp simulators, NetApp Lab On Demand and VUE… Read More »