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Monthly Archives: March 2023
Horizon Linux Virtual Desktop – Non Persistent Ubuntu 22.04
I recently wanted to apply some updates (OS updates and Horizon Agent) to my Ubuntu 20.04 desktop. It had been several months since I had last updated the desktop and realized the Ubuntu 22.04 had since been released. This is … Continue reading
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Add vRealize Log Insight endpoint to Skyline Collector
The Skyline Collector 3.3 release [release notes] recently added support for vRealize Log Insight / Aria Operations of Logs to the Skyline platform. As described in the release notes, only local authentication is supported in this release. I had not … Continue reading
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Homelab Power Outage & Recovery – Lessons Learned
My homelab has a small UPS to help carry through short power ‘blips’ that occur from time to time — it is not sized for prolonged outages. As such, I don’t have any automation to detect/respond to these on battery … Continue reading
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Keep it secure: Automate vCenter Server SSL Certificate replacement
Validity periods for SSL certificates keep shrinking, requiring more frequent certificate replacements. Something that once only needed done every 3 or so years is now required every year. With these increased demands it is common to want to automate this … Continue reading
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Keep it secure: Automate Skyline Collector admin password changes
Too frequently I login to my Skyline Collector and am immediately required to change the password. Follow along with me as I explain how I figured out how to use automation to reduce the frustration of this process. The Skyline … Continue reading
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