HCX is an application mobility platform that is available at no extra cost for VMC customers. It can perform a number of functions, most notably VM migrations, Disaster Recovery and L2 Network Extensions between sites that are paired within HCX. I've deployed VMC/HCX a number of times as a POC for customers that are evaluating … Continue reading Migrate to VMC using HCX and Powershell
Author: Adam Fisher
Adam Fisher is a Cloud and DevOps Engineer for RoundTower, residing in Apex, NC. He's an IT professional focused on virtualization, cloud, and data protection. He is a vExpert and Veeam Vanguard for 2019 and a Tech Field Day delegate. He can be followed on Twitter @bonzovt.
Veeam v10 – New Features Quick Hit
Veeam v10 is live! This long awaited update was officially released on Feb 18 and proves to be the biggest Veeam release to date. There is a lot of info posted around the web that dives deep into this release, and you can even watch the the official launch live on Veeam's website. Below is … Continue reading Veeam v10 – New Features Quick Hit
My AWS Solution Architect Professional Certification Experience
I recently passed the AWS SA Pro Exam, and can confirm that it is indeed as tough as everyone makes it out to be! That does not mean that it is scary or too daunting to even consider. If I was able to pass it, then I am confident anyone reading this is also more … Continue reading My AWS Solution Architect Professional Certification Experience
Introduction to HCX Service Mesh
When I started working regularly with VMware Cloud on AWS (VMC) mid-way through 2019, HCX hadn't officially been switched over to the Service Mesh method of deployment. At some point before the end of the summer, HCX multi-site service mesh became the preferred way to deploy HCX within VMC. Eventually, the older HCX components method … Continue reading Introduction to HCX Service Mesh
Veeam Vanguard Summit through a cloud lens
Earlier this fall I had the honor of attending my first Veeam Vanguard Summit. For those who aren't aware, the Veeam Vanguard is an influencer program, and one of the annual benefits includes a summit that brings together the Vanguards to highlight the inner workings going on at Veeam. I've been very lucky to have … Continue reading Veeam Vanguard Summit through a cloud lens
AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 3 – AWS Control Tower
Part 2 of this series introduced AWS Landing Zone and how that solution gives customers a well architected multi-account structure within AWS. Like many other architectures available in the cloud, AWS Landing Zone makes use of a multitude of AWS services and deploys them via infrastructure as code and other DevOps tools to provide an … Continue reading AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 3 – AWS Control Tower
AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 2 – AWS Landing Zone
Part 1 of this series discussed why a multi-account architecture has become the best practice for large organizations that consume AWS. It also introduced a service that helps organize those accounts, AWS Organizations. Having an easy way to organize accounts is great, but that only begins to scratch the surface of what is necessary to … Continue reading AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 2 – AWS Landing Zone
Backing up VMware Cloud on AWS with Veeam
One common misconception about Public Cloud is that things like backup and security are automatically taken care of for you. Most cloud providers operate under a shared responsibility model, meaning they provide only up to a certain level of responsibility for security, availability, data protection, etc. This means that cloud architects must plan for backup … Continue reading Backing up VMware Cloud on AWS with Veeam
AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 1 – AWS Organizations
Many people who work in IT are probably very familiar with setting up an AWS account by now. Whether it is for the purpose of kicking the tires in AWS, going through labs during a training class or starting to build out a corporate presence, the process of creating a new account and navigating all … Continue reading AWS Multi-Account Architecture Part 1 – AWS Organizations
NGINX: Deliver all the things…
This is a bit of a change for me in that I'm not writing about anything particular directly within this post. Rather, I've been working a bit with Gestalt IT and NGINX to write a blog series focused on modern application delivery and how NGINX can enhance that process. It has been a great experience … Continue reading NGINX: Deliver all the things…