Troubleshooting

  • VSS and SQL VMs in VMware Environment

    For the modern DBA, ensuring consistent and reliable backups is a constant quest. While various backup methods exist, none achieve true data integrity without the…

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  • “esxtop” not displaying the output correctly

    The TERM=xterm environment variable is not particularly crucial for the display of esxtop itself. However, setting the correct value for the TERM variable is important…

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  • hostd service crashing ??? What we need to check ?

    hostd is a critical service running on every VMware ESXi host. It is responsible for managing most of the operations on the host, including but…

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  • AES 256 and what we know

    Designing an AES 256 encryption scheme involves selecting the right encryption algorithm, key management practices, and ensuring proper implementation. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a…

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  • VAAI and how to check in Esxi

    To validate multiple VAAI features on ESXi hosts, you can use PowerCLI to retrieve the information. Here’s how you can check for the status of…

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  • SEL logs in Esxi

    System Event Logs (SEL) are important logs maintained by hardware devices, including servers and ESXi hosts, to record important events related to the hardware’s health,…

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  • Asymmetric Logical Unit Access.

    ALUA stands for Asymmetric Logical Unit Access. It is a feature in storage area networks (SANs) that allows for more efficient and optimized access to…

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  • SATP check via Powershell

    SATP stands for Storage Array Type Plugin, and it is a critical component in VMware vSphere environments that plays a key role in managing the…

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