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VMware ESXi Precheck Automation
FeaturedComprehensive PowerShell automation script for VMware environments that streamlines the process of connecting to vCenter, managing ESXi hosts, and configuring HPE iLO application accounts with automated credential management.
Key Features:
- Interactive credential management for vCenter, ESXi, and iLO
- Automated VMware PowerCLI integration
- SSH-based command execution on ESXi hosts
- Comprehensive error handling and logging
- Results summary with detailed status reporting
- Support for both single hosts and cluster operations
Technical Implementation:
vCenter Connection
Secure connection to VMware vCenter with credential validation
Host Management
Automated retrieval and management of ESXi hosts in clusters
SSH Automation
Remote command execution using plink.exe for host configuration
Account Creation
Automated application account setup for iLO and AMS integration
Automated Commands:
sut appaccount create -u <user> -p <pass>
Creates iLO application account
sut -set mode=AutoDeploy
Sets iSUT mode to AutoDeploy
/opt/amsdv/bin/amsdCli appaccount create
Creates AMS application account
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HPE Developer Blog: vLCM Firmware Updates
PublishedComprehensive technical blog post published on HPE Developer Community, detailing the configuration of Intelligent System Update (iSUT) and AMS for vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) based firmware updates on HPE Gen 12 servers, bridging VMware Cloud Foundation with HPE infrastructure management.
Key Topics Covered:
- vSphere Lifecycle Manager (vLCM) integration with HPE servers
- Intelligent System Update (iSUT) configuration and setup
- AMS (Agentless Management Service) deployment strategies
- VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) firmware management workflows
- HPE Gen 12 server lifecycle management best practices
- Troubleshooting common integration challenges
Technical Focus Areas:
VMware Cloud Foundation
Integration strategies for VCF with HPE infrastructure components
Lifecycle Management
Automated firmware updates through vLCM workflows
HPE Gen 12 Integration
Optimized configuration for latest HPE server generation
iSUT & AMS Setup
Step-by-step configuration of HPE management tools
Community Impact:
Infrastructure Monitoring Dashboard
PlannedUpcoming project to develop a comprehensive monitoring dashboard for VMware infrastructure with real-time health metrics and automated alerting.