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  • App-consistent backups of a Linux VM
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    App-consistent backups of a Linux VM

    I don’t have to explain that creating regular backups for virtual machines (and other data sources) are critical to an organization. Are app consistent backups of Linux VMs really needed? Well, of course this depends on the workloads on that Linux VM. However, I see many backup tools are creating app consistent backups by default.…

    bart

  • VM Startup policies in Prism Central
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    VM Startup policies in Prism Central

    Using recovery plans we are already able to define the startup sequence of virtual machines. In case of disaster we make sure the entities are booted in a correct order to make sure the applications and services are back online as soon as possible. With the introduction of Prism Central 7.5 and AOS 7.5, we…

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  • Nutanix LCM – new Framework
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    Nutanix LCM – new Framework

    Nutanix just released a new LCM framework. Version 3.3 is now GA. According to the release notes of this version, there is new inventory support for HPE Gen 12 servers. Also the dark site upgrade advisor (DUO) is named in the release notes. According to this documentation, AOS 7.5 and PC 7.5 are needed for…

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  • AHV – Follow the upgrade
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    AHV – Follow the upgrade

    AS most of you know, the upgrade proces with Nutanix is almost one-click. It is very easy to start, but you have to wait quite some time to see it finished. Every now and then the wait takes too long, and you get a little impatient. I had that today, so I decided to check…

    bart

  • Nutanix: new features in AOS 7.3
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    Nutanix: new features in AOS 7.3

    Releases are coming on a regular basis, so a new release is not a big deal. Over time, you talk to Nutanix about new enhancements in the software. The standard answer is, it is on the roadmap, and maybe it is in the next release. Well, today was a big surprise. While reading the release…

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