Sometimes upgrades fail. Sometimes snapshots save you. And sometimes a snapshot rollback turns your appliance into a half-old, half-new infrastructure monster that looks alive from the outside but is absolutely broken underneath. This was one of those days. What started as a routine VMware Aria Operations upgrade ended with a broken Admin UI, mismatched internal…
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VMware Kills 39 Aria Ops Management Packs – Time to DIY or Die?
Since Broadcom swallowed VMware whole, we’ve been watching the body count rise. The latest? 39 Aria Operations Management Packs sent straight to the graveyard. And no, they’re not coming back. No miracle patch. No last-minute reprieve. What Just Got Axed? Here’s the short version: Because yeah, every sysadmin has time to become a dev now.…
Read moreStep-by-Step: Configuring a Custom Certificate for VMware Aria Operations
📁 Step 1: Generate a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) mkdir /cert && cd /cert vi /cert/aops.cnf For a 3-node cluster, the file should contain: Replace placeholders with your actual node details. If using a load balancer, set the CN to its FQDN or IP. 📦 Step 2: Assemble the PEM File If no intermediate certificates:…
Read moreSkyline Advisor End of Life: What You Need to Know
As previously communicated on July 29th, 2024, the End of Life (EOL) for Skyline Advisor is fast approaching. On October 4th, 2024, VMware Skyline Advisor will officially be decommissioned. Moving forward, this functionality will be incorporated into the 9.0 release, slated for 2025, as announced at VMware Explore. What’s Happening? With the EOL of Skyline…
Read moreEmbracing the Multi-Cloud Journey: VMware Aria Automation’s July Release
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are no longer content with relying on a single cloud provider for their application hosting and data storage needs. Instead, a growing number of enterprises are adopting a multi-cloud approach to enhance their cloud and application strategies while mitigating potential risks. As more organizations venture into the realm…
Read moreVMware Aria Operations 8.12 Hot Fix 2: Enhancing Efficiency and Stability
Introduction In the realm of IT infrastructure management, VMware Aria Operations stands out as a powerful tool that helps streamline operations, optimize performance, and ensure the smooth functioning of virtualized environments. As with any software, occasional issues arise, and that’s where hot fixes come into play. VMware Aria Operations 8.12 Hot Fix 2 is a…
Read moreFirewall requirements in VMware Aria Operations (SaaS)
What is VMware Aria Operations (SaaS)? VMware Aria Operations (SaaS) is a unified, AI-powered self-driving IT operations management platform for private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. It delivers a comprehensive view of your IT infrastructure, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Aria Operations uses machine learning and artificial intelligence to proactively identify and resolve issues before…
Read moreTry the Free Migration Assessment with VMware Aria Migration
Introduction: VMware Aria Migration emerges as a one-stop-shop multi-cloud migration service, aiming to simplify and expedite the complex task faced by organizations on their multi-cloud journey. Its comprehensive approach encompasses three core migration capabilities: assessment, planning, and execution. The current release focuses on providing assessment capabilities, with subsequent releases planned to offer the remaining planning…
Read moreExpanding Your Aria Operations (vROps) Cluster: A Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Data Node
Today, we will be focusing on expanding your Aria Operations (vROps) installation by adding a data node to your existing cluster. The vROps cluster can be scaled out by adding data nodes, which helps to improve performance and resilience. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the entire process, ensuring you can successfully…
Read moreAria Operations – Dashboard to display the cost of running virtual machines (VMs) based on the t-shirt size of the VMs.
Aria Operations (formerly known as vROps – vRealize Operations) is a powerful monitoring and analytics platform for virtualized environments. One of its key features is the ability to create custom dashboards that provide real-time visibility into the performance and health of your infrastructure. These dashboards can be tailored to suit the specific needs of different…
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