esxcli storage core path list: reading and fixing ESXi storage paths
When a datastore goes read only at 02:00, or a LUN that used to have four paths suddenly has three, the answer…
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Grow a Linux disk after extending a VMDK
A hands-on Ubuntu Server lab: extend the VMDK from 60 to 80 GB in vSphere, then grow the partition, the LVM physical volume, the logical volume and the ext4 filesystem, checking every layer as you go.
How to rescan storage on an ESXi host
After making changes to your storage infrastructure - adding a new LUN, modifying iSCSI or Fibre Channel zoning, connecting a new NAS…
How to remove a stale datastore from VMware vCenter
When a datastore loses its backend storage connection, vCenter can keep it registered in its inventory even though the underlying volume is…
Most Useful VMware ESXi and vCenter Folders, Tools, and Logs
VMware ESXi and vCenter Server are critical components in a virtualized infrastructure, and understanding their file structure, logs, and tools can help…