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Happy New Year everyone!

Hot topics

• VMware announced a heap-overflow vulnerability for VMs configured to use an ISO image or host device in the CD-Rom.  Read below for details on the issue as well as preventative steps you can take.
• The open source Apache Log4J project has announced a zero day vulnerability with versions 2.14.1 and earlier. Any systems using those affected software components should patch or take preventative action immediately.  Read below for more details on how VMware is responding.
• ESX hosts using SD-Cards or USB Media to boot should be aware that support for this is ending. A TAM Customer webinar in early December covered this extensively. If you were unable to attend the webinar live, you can watch the recording.

Continue reading “vToolbelt – January 2022”

Hot topics for the month

• The open source Apache Log4J project has announced a zero day vulnerability with versions 2.14.1 and earlier. Any systems using those affected software components should patch or take preventative action immediately.  Read below for more details.
• ESX hosts using SD-Cards or USB Media to boot should be aware that support for this is ending.

Product Support Watch

The following products are nearing the End of General Support.  You can find the full list on the VMware Lifecycle Product Matrix.

Horizon View / Workspace ONE

• Dynamic Environment Manager 9.9 – 3/17/21
• Dynamic Environment Manager 9.11 – 3/17/22
• App Volumes 4 – 1/14/22
• Horizon 7.0 ESB – 3-17-22
• Identity Manager 3.3.3 – 5/11/22

Continue reading “vToolbelt – December 2021”

I hope everyone is well!

Hot Takes for the month

• NSX-V is coming towards end of life.  Customers should migrate to NSX-T.
• ESX hosts using SD-Cards or USB Media to boot should be aware that support for this is ending. The TAM Customer webinar in early December will cover this extensively.  vSphere 7 Update 3b has important fixes that avoid some known issues with SD-Cards.
• vCenter Server 7 Update 3b resolves issues upgrading vSphere hosts running 7.0 U2 and later to vSphere 7 U3.  Review the release notes for full details.
• vSphere 7 Update 3b resolves a number of issues found in Update 3 and Update 3a.  Review the release notes for full details.

Continue reading “vToolbelt – November 2021”

Hello All!  I hope you are able to stay cool!

NSX-V – End of Life reminder – NSX-V is End of Life and will be out of support on January 16, 2022.  If you are running NSX-V you need to migrate to NSX-T.  The licenses you have today do work with NSX-T.  There are 2 methods to migrate.  There is also a whitepaper on migrating from NSX-V to NSX-T.

Updates on booting ESXi hosts SD-cards/USB Sticks – vSphere 7.0 Update 3 has been released which automates the settings to allow ESX hosts to safely use SD-Cards.  Refer to the information in the Notes from the Field section below for full details.

Product Support Watch

The following products are nearing the End of General Support.  You can find the full list on the VMware Lifecycle Product Matrix.

Horizon View / Workspace ONE

• Dynamic Environment Manager 9.9 – 10/31/21
• Dynamic Environment Manager 9.10 – 12/12/21
• Dynamic Environment Manager 9.11 – 3/17/22
• App Volumes 4 – 1/14/22
• Horizon 7.0 ESB – 3-17-22
• Workspace ONE UEM Console 2005 (SaaS Only) – 12/10/21
• Workspace ONE UEM Console 2006 (SaaS Only) – 12/17/21
• Workspace ONE UEM Console 2007 (SaaS Only) – 1/20/22
• Workspace ONE UEM Console 2008 – 3/15/22
• Workspace ONE UEM Console 2010 (SaaS Only) – 4/14/22

Continue reading “vToolbelt – October 2021”

NSX-V – End of Life reminder – NSX-V is End of Life and will be out of support on January 16, 2022.  If you are running NSX-V you need to migrate to NSX-T.  The licenses you have today do work with NSX-T.  There are 2 methods to migrate.  There is also a whitepaper on migrating from NSX-V to NSX-T.

Some new information upgrading to vSphere 7.0 Update 2 if your hosts have SD-cards/USB Sticks.   VMware has released KB 82515 which provides guidance on  booting ESXi from low endurance media.    While you should read the KB, there are 2 key points:

• SD-Cards are not depreciated in vSphere 7.x.  You do need to read and understand the info noted below.  There is action you need to take when upgrading.  If you do not, you run the risk of your SD-Cards failing while the host is running.
• VMware does strongly recommend transitioning away from USB/SD-Card boot devices

If your hosts use USB Boot Media (SD-Cards, USB Sticks, etc) there is some important information you need to read before you upgrade.    Refer to the information in the Notes from the Field section below for full details.

Upcoming Events

VMworld 2021
October 5-7, 2021

Registration is now live.  You can register for free on VMworld.com.

• VMworld 2021 is on-line and free.

In addition to the General pass (which is free), a Tech+ Pass is available for $299/individual.    A comparison of the options is available here.

Continue reading “vToolbelt – September 2021”