In this article, we'll walk you through the steps to upgrade your workload clusters, including how to discover which versions of Kubernetes are available for upgrade and how to perform the upgrade itself. Before you can upgrade your workload clusters, you must first upgrade the standalone management cluster that manages them. This is because the … Continue reading Tanzu: Upgrade Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) Workload Clusters
Tanzu: Upgrading Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Upgrading Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) involves several steps to ensure a successful upgrade. Before you begin, it is important to understand the prerequisites and the procedure for upgrading the management and workload clusters. If NSX ALB was enabled in your TKG v2.1 installation, see the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid v2.2 Release Notes for which Avi Controller versions are … Continue reading Tanzu: Upgrading Tanzu Kubernetes Grid
Tanzu: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Seamless Upgrade/Deployment Experience of Tanzu CL
If you're reading this, chances are you're already familiar with the Tanzu CLI and are looking to upgrade to the latest version. Whether you're upgrading from 2.1.x to 2.2.x or from 2.2.x to 2.2.y, this guide will walk you through the process of installing the new version of the Tanzu CLI. Before We Begin Before … Continue reading Tanzu: A Step-by-Step Guide for a Seamless Upgrade/Deployment Experience of Tanzu CL
Tanzu: Download and Install Kubernetes CLI, kubectl
In this article, we'll guide you through the process of downloading and installing the Kubernetes CLI, kubectl, on your bootstrap machine. Step 1: Visit the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Downloads Page To begin, head over to the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid downloads page. Once there, you'll see a list of available versions. For this example, we'll select … Continue reading Tanzu: Download and Install Kubernetes CLI, kubectl
VMware Cloud Builder – Generate JSON File from Deployment Parameters XLS file
The JSON generator options within the SoS Utility provide a method to execute the creation of the JSON file from a completed deployment parameter workbook. To run the SoS Utility in VMware Cloud Builder: Use a file transfer utility (WinSCP) to copy the deployment workbook to Cloud Builder.SSH in to the VMware Cloud Builder appliance using the admin administrative account. Enter su to … Continue reading VMware Cloud Builder – Generate JSON File from Deployment Parameters XLS file
VMware Cloud Builder – Validate the SSH fingerprint and SSL thumbprints
If you want bring-up to validate the SSH fingerprint and SSL thumbprints of the ESXi hosts before connecting to them to reduce the chance of Man In The Middle (MiTM) attack, select Yes in the Validate Thumbprints field. If you set Validate Thumbprints to Yes, follow the steps below: 1. Connect to the VMware Cloud … Continue reading VMware Cloud Builder – Validate the SSH fingerprint and SSL thumbprints
Join ESXi Host to Active Directory
You can configure a host to use a directory service such as Active Directory to manage users and groups.When you add an ESXi host to Active Directory, the DOMAIN group ESX Admins is assigned full administrative access to the host if it exists. Procedure Log in to vSphere Client.Click on Manage, select Authentication Click Join Domain.Enter a domain.Use the form name.tld or name.tld/container/path.Enter the … Continue reading Join ESXi Host to Active Directory
Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP) on ESXi 7
To avoid time synchronization problems between an ESXi host and other components in the vSphere network, you can synchronize the time and date of the host to an NTP server. If the clocks on the physical machines in your vSphere network are not synchronized, SSL certificates and SAML Tokens, which are time-sensitive, might not be recognized as … Continue reading Configuring Network Time Protocol (NTP) on ESXi 7
Configuring ESXi Direct Console User Interface (DCUI)
You can use the direct console interface for initial ESXi configuration and troubleshooting. Connect a keyboard and monitor to the host to use the direct console. After the host completes the autoconfiguration phase, the direct console appears on the monitor. Key operations available to you in the direct console include: Configuring hostsSetting up administrative accessTroubleshooting … Continue reading Configuring ESXi Direct Console User Interface (DCUI)
Enable ESXi Shell and SSH Access
Use the direct console user interface to enable the ESXi Shell. Procedure From the Direct Console User Interface, press F2 to access the System Customization menu. Select Troubleshooting Options and press Enter. From the Troubleshooting Mode Options menu, select a service to enable.Enable ESXi ShellEnable SSH Press Enter to enable the service.(Optional) Set the timeout … Continue reading Enable ESXi Shell and SSH Access
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