VSI 7.1 is now available for download and while not a blockbuster on the VMAX front since we had ours with the 7.0 version, there are a couple minor updates and one new feature. Let's start with the minor changes. The first is that 7.1 adds support for the vSphere 6.5 Web Client. (vSphere 6.5 does... Continue Reading →
VMAX VVol replication with RP4VM
Our VVol implementation has been out for well over a year now and we've had our share of customers wanting to take the technology for a spin. When VMware first introduced support in vSphere 6 - what is known as VVol 1.0 and VASA 2.0 - they did not offer replication capabilities for array vendors.... Continue Reading →
Advanced SRM Deployment with SRDF SRA
Right before the holidays I was involved in some communication with a large customer of ours who is in the middle of a consolidation exercise. They have a bunch of vCenter/SRM setups with the SRDF SRA and are looking to reduce that number. It's a complicated process as you might imagine, particularly as there are many arrays... Continue Reading →
Dell PowerFlex and PowerMax with VMware 