How to fix “System logging is not configured on host” warning message

When deploying new standalone host within vCenter or in a cluster, VMware vSphere gives you a warning message about system logging not configured on the host. The syslog service (vmsyslogd) logs messages from the host and its components to log files on a syslog server (most likely vCenter server in this case). In this how… Continue reading How to fix “System logging is not configured on host” warning message

Backup and Restore VMware ESXi host configuration

So, how do you backup and restore ESXi host configuration? Having a backup plan for your virtual machines is important but you can enhance resiliency of your virtual environment if the backup plan includes configuration of the actual ESXi host running the virtual machines. If a host crashes, it is matter of running a command… Continue reading Backup and Restore VMware ESXi host configuration

Turn off Network redundancy message when configuring VMware HA/DRS

In my lab, when configuring VMware vSphere 5 HA/DRS in vCenter Server, you see the message under the “summary” tab in vSphere Client: Configuration issues: This host currently has no management network redundancy This message appears if VMKernel port does not have network redundancy configured at all or not configured properly. Normally, in production environment,… Continue reading Turn off Network redundancy message when configuring VMware HA/DRS

Array Unveils New Virtualized App Delivery Appliances and Software Delivery Controllers

Array Networks Inc., a global leader in application delivery networking, today announced the immediate availability of its new APV 800 Series multi-tenant virtualized application delivery appliances and vAPV soft-ADCs. Powered by Array’s award-winning 64-bit SpeedCore™ platform, these new products give enterprises and service providers the ability to run multiple instances of Array APV Series application… Continue reading Array Unveils New Virtualized App Delivery Appliances and Software Delivery Controllers

Vision Net Brings Cutting-edge Cloud Technology to Northwest Region

Vision Net, a Montana-based communications technology solutions provider, announced today that it will begin offering customers Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) based on Cisco’s CloudVerse® cloud delivery framework. The move places Vision Net at the forefront of cloud computing service providers in the Northwest region. Vision Net CEO Rob Ferris says there is significant demand… Continue reading Vision Net Brings Cutting-edge Cloud Technology to Northwest Region

Morphlabs to Host Cloud Infrastructure Webinar: “Getting Private Cloud Right!”

WHAT Morphlabs, the leader in converged Dynamic Infrastructure Services for the enterprise, will host a free webinar entitled, “Getting Private Cloud Right!” With compelling guest insight from James Staten, Forrester Research Inc.’s principal cloud analyst, the webinar will examine: How to set up an enterprise private cloud Strategic recommendations for companies considering a move to… Continue reading Morphlabs to Host Cloud Infrastructure Webinar: “Getting Private Cloud Right!”

Infinitely Virtual Selected as QuickBooks Hosting Provider in the Cloud

QuickBooks, Intuit’s market-leading financial management software, is now available on a cloud-hosted basis to clients of Infinitely Virtual, the hosting company announced today. Infinitely Virtual, a leading provider of virtual server cloud computing services for businesses, has been approved as an Intuit Commercial Host, enabling it to provide QuickBooks capability to clients via its virtual… Continue reading Infinitely Virtual Selected as QuickBooks Hosting Provider in the Cloud

Regent Uni Secures Network with Cloud-Based OpenDNS

University selects OpenDNS Enterprise to protect its wired and Wi-Fi networks and nearly 3,000 student and faculty members while increasing Internet speed, centralizing management, and improving insights. OpenDNS, the world’s largest and fastest-growing provider of Internet security and DNS services that deliver a safer, faster and more intelligent Internet experience to everyone, today announced Regent… Continue reading Regent Uni Secures Network with Cloud-Based OpenDNS