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Re: VMware NSX - Issue with Distributed Firewall Rules Not Applying

filipe_dias — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:13:16 GMT

Worked for me:

Rule Enforcement Status: Check if the rule's "Enforcement Status" is set to "Enabled." If it's disabled, the rule won't be applied.

Thx a LOT!

VMware NSX - Issue with Distributed Firewall Rules Not Applying

filipe_dias — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:57:34 GMT

I've recently implemented VMware NSX in our data center for micro-segmentation and network virtualization, and I'm encountering an issue with the Distributed Firewall. I've defined a set of firewall rules to control traffic between virtual machines, but it seems like some of these rules are not applying as expected. The traffic is not being blocked or allowed as per my rule set.

Here are some details:

All ESXi hosts are properly prepared with NSX, and the NSX Manager reports no errors.
The logical switches, routers, and Distributed Firewall have been correctly configured.
I've double-checked the rule set to ensure it's correct, and it includes the appropriate sources, destinations, and services.
There are no conflicting security groups or rules.

Can someone help me troubleshoot this issue? How can I go about diagnosing why some of the Distributed Firewall rules are not applying as intended?

Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Re: VM Storage Policy

filipe_dias — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:27:03 GMT

It´s crucial for manage resources

Re: Easy backup solution for large VMware environment

filipe_dias — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:24:36 GMT

Veeam is the best way to take

Re: Apply updates on ESXi with vSphere

filipe_dias — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:52:34 GMT

I have the same situation here.

Cloning VMs in VMware - Linked Clones vs. Full Clones

filipe_dias — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:45:06 GMT

When cloning VMs in VMware, I've come across options for linked clones and full clones.

What's the difference between these cloning methods?

Are there any advantages to using one over the other, and in what scenarios should I choose each type of clone?

Re: VMware ESXi (vSphere Hypervisor) gratuita e paga

filipe_dias — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:41:24 GMT

VMware ESXi (vSphere Hypervisor) Gratuito:

A versão gratuita do ESXi é conhecida como "vSphere Hypervisor" e é disponibilizada sem custo para uso em ambientes de virtualização menores ou testes.
Oferece os recursos básicos de virtualização, permitindo que você crie e execute máquinas virtuais em um servidor físico.
Suporta recursos essenciais, como migração de máquinas virtuais, snapshots, gerenciamento via vSphere Client e vSphere Web Client, além de recursos básicos de gerenciamento de rede e armazenamento.
No entanto, a versão gratuita não inclui todos os recursos avançados disponíveis nas versões pagas, como balanceamento de carga automático, alta disponibilidade, recuperação de desastres, controle de recursos mais granular e gerenciamento centralizado com o VMware vCenter Server.
VMware ESXi (vSphere Hypervisor) Pago:

A versão paga do ESXi é parte do pacote VMware vSphere e inclui uma ampla gama de recursos avançados para ambientes de virtualização empresarial.
Oferece todos os recursos presentes na versão gratuita, além de recursos avançados como vMotion (migração ao vivo de máquinas virtuais entre hosts), vSphere HA (Alta Disponibilidade), vSphere DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler), vSphere Replication (Replicação de máquinas virtuais), entre outros.
A versão paga também fornece suporte ao VMware vCenter Server, que permite o gerenciamento centralizado de múltiplos hosts ESXi, facilitando o gerenciamento e monitoramento de toda a infraestrutura virtual.
Em resumo, a versão gratuita do VMware ESXi é ótima para pequenos ambientes de virtualização ou testes, mas para empresas e ambientes de produção que requerem alta disponibilidade, escalabilidade e recursos avançados de gerenciamento, a versão paga do VMware vSphere é mais adequada. O pacote VMware vSphere oferece um conjunto abrangente de recursos para otimizar o desempenho, a segurança e a eficiência das operações de virtualização.

Re: vCenter migration

filipe_dias — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:34:47 GMT

To ensure a smooth migration of vCenter Server to a new host with all configurations, permissions, and historical data retained, follow these steps:

Perform a full backup of the existing vCenter Server and its associated databases.

Set up the new host with the same vCenter Server version and compatible hardware.

Install vCenter Server on the new host and connect it to the existing databases during installation.

Verify the migration by logging into the new vCenter Server to confirm that all configurations, permissions, and historical data are intact.

Test critical functionalities and ensure proper connectivity with ESXi hosts, VMs, and other services.

If necessary, update DNS records and any custom configurations pointing to the old vCenter Server.

By following these steps, you can smoothly migrate your vCenter Server to a new host while preserving all essential settings and data. Remember to perform the migration during a maintenance window to minimize potential disruptions.

Re: Snapshot question

filipe_dias — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:20:41 GMT

Avoid running snapshots for extended periods; consider using VMware backup solutions

Re: Bridge Vms

filipe_dias — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:13:19 GMT

Check host network settings and verify VLAN tagging on both VM and physical switch.

Re: Falha ao remover napp

filipe_dias — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:42:44 GMT

First curl -sku admin:enterpassword -X PATCH 'https://nsxfqdn/policy/api/v1/infra/sites/default/napp/deployment/platform' -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"deployment_action":{"action": "FORCE_UNDEPLOY"}}'

Shashank Mohan

VCIX-NV 2022 | VCP-DCV2019 | CCNP Specialist

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Re: Não estou conseguindo logar via ssh no host esxi

filipe_dias — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 21:16:25 GMT

O serviço SSH está habilitado?

Re: Control backbone with sdn

filipe_dias — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:54:37 GMT

Nice

Re: ESXi 7.0.3 doesn't recognize LPe12000 8GB after update

filipe_dias — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 12:57:18 GMT

Yes!

It Works!

ESXi 7.0.3 doesn't recognize LPe12000 8GB after update

filipe_dias — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:27:15 GMT

After upgrade one server for release 21930508, my Fibre channel cards are disappear

Re: Remove ESXi host from vCenter greyed out

filipe_dias — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:06:07 GMT

Yes!
That´s the solution!

Re: VM very slow on Vcenter

filipe_dias — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:01:27 GMT

I´m very interested in this thread

Re: How To Calculating Cluster Redundancy?

filipe_dias — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 21:22:54 GMT

Try install vrops, works fine

Re: This virtual machine needs to have its disks consolidated - does this take alot of space?

filipe_dias — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 21:19:39 GMT

Yes, you need space in your datastore to consolidate the vm´s

Re: iSCSI Storage Latency

filipe_dias — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 23:19:51 GMT

Have you check if your datastores are using round robin connection

Also, you can check the throughput per channel. The default is 10000, the recommended is 10