Failed to communicate with the vCenter Single Sign on server
Deploying a new VMware vCenter Virtual Appliance today, I received the error ” Failed to communicate with the vCenter Single Sign On server https://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:7444…. ” This error has the same resolution as my previous article Failed to connect to VMware Lookup Service Failed to communicate with the vCenter Single Sign on server Now the issue I have found with both of these problems, is after the first power on, the appliance does an automatic configuration, including assigning a DHCP IP address. If you then re-configure the appliance and chang the hostname or IP address of the vCenter Virtual Appliance. The certificate that was created on initial configuration is no longer valid. To resolve this issue, follow the steps below: Login into vCenter VA Configuration https://[hostname/IP]:5480 Select the Admin tab Click Toggle certificate setting, you will see Certificate regeneration enabled change to Yes. Re-boot the Virtual Appliance During the bootup procedure […]
VMworld 2013 session accepted
Another year another VMworld. I have just received the email telling me my VMworld 2013 session was accepted. It is a crazy ride working for VMware. Session: PHC4750 – How to Build a Hybrid Cloud in Less than a Day Presenters: David Hill Abstract: In this session we will discuss how you can build a hybrid cloud in less than a day. With multiple technologies available to enable the hybrid cloud, we will look at how you can turn your current vSphere infrastructure into a Hybrid. This will help businesses lower there total cost of ownership and operational costs. Key Takeaways: Understanding of how to deploy vCloud Connector in a vSphere infrastructure Learn how to move workloads seamlessly between clouds Understand the potential pitfalls and mistakes real customers have made in the past I hope to see you all there, it will be another awesome week. I will write a […]
Florida Disney Villa 15% discount for 2013
If you want to stay in our Florida Disney Villa for a 15% discount in 2013, you have come to the right place. This is a rather unusual post for my site, and nothing virtualization related. I am offering a 15% discount on the remaining days to stay at our Florida villa. For anyone wanting to stay on the dates that are showing available on the calendar below, I will offer a 15% discount. This is a rare opportunity and a special offer to anyone who visits my site. Florida Disney Villa (more…)
FREE Kindle Version 4.1 HA/DRS and 5.0 Clustering Deep dive books
Today I found out that you can now get FREE (yes I said FREE) Kindle version of the popular vSphere 4.1 HA/DRS and 5.0 Clustering Deep dive books. I guess most people have already heard of Duncan Epping and Frank Denneman, but if you have been hiding in a cupboard somewhere for a number of years, these guys have written a number of books on the vSphere and provide some of the best design guidelines the world has ever seen. While the products have now been out for a while, these books are still invaluable for anyone working in an environment that still uses vSphere 4.1 or 5.0 (I know there are lots still out their). These books provide a very handy reference guide where you can quickly flick to the chapter covering the subject you need, or as I have done in the past, a very nice overall read […]