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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.…

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  • 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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  • Lifecycle Management in Prism Central
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    Lifecycle Management in Prism Central

    Announced many years ago, but with AOS 7 and the latest Prism Central releases, the feature has finally arrived. Nutanix administrators are able to update their clusters from a single management interface. Multicluster LCM is available in Prism Central. You were able to only run inventory at first, but right now, it is possible to…

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  • PC: When to use a cluster VIP?
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    PC: When to use a cluster VIP?

    A cluster VIP for a Nutanix cluster is very helpful to always have the same IP address to reach a Nutanix cluster, even when 1 node has failed or is in maintenance. This same principle is useful when you have deployed a scale-out Prism Central Instance. Why should you bother about a cluster VIP with…

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  • Nutanix – Destroy cluster using Prism Central
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    Nutanix – Destroy cluster using Prism Central

    Cluster destroy is not one of the most executed actions within a Nutanix environment. However, it is the most destructive one. After a hardware refresh, or just an ending support contract, it is necessary to destroy the cluster. Unregistering a cluster from PC using the command line is not a supported method, as the cluster…

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