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  Everyone knows VMware Hands on Lab (HOL) the platform that provide a quick and easy way to access VMware products and solutions, testing use cases and learning about the latest features with no installation required.  But not everyone knows that there is a particular section where the learning became a challenge! VMware Odyssey Labs . What is VMware Odyssey Labs? VMware Odyssey Labs is a scenario-based learning experience created by VMware to help IT professionals improve their skills and acquire new ones. This learning experience focuses on everyday IT infrastructure scenarios, such as configuring networks, administering servers, and implementing services. How does VMware Odyssey Labs work? VMware Odyssey Labs allows users to access virtual labs anytime and anywhere. Users can choose from a variety of labs, each offering a different learning experience. Each lab is based on a pre-configured virtual environment, and users have access to a wide range of tools and resources t...

VMware have recently announced vSphere 8 update 1 and in all the new features and integrations there is one of them that raise my attention 😁. As Technical Account Manager in VMware I'm very close to Skyline technology and his evolution.  In the official blog annauncement vSphere 8 Update 1 delivers enhanced value for customers in 3 key areas: Enhance Operational Efficiency Supercharge Workload Performance Elevate Security In the first pillar is mentioned Integration of VMware Skyline Health Diagnostics  with vCenter, making it easily accessible to admins. This integration will help save time and improve workload, ESXi, and vCenter availability. Great news for all admins that use this tool every day for diagnose issues, resolve failures, and schedule and run health checks automatically. The integration process will be done in 2 easy steps: Download the OVA file Install SHD plugin Thanks for reading!

Some times customer ask me when a VM was powerd off and I found the answer in vROps. Working with default metric collected "Power state" and leveraging on transformation option I can obtain a great result! Below a little guide step-by-sptep: 1.      Create new view: 2.      In Data section select “Power State” metric in Properties -> Summary -> Runtime 3.      In “Time Settings” section choose “Relative data Range”, I suggest you to put the same value that are set as retention period in vROps. 4.      Use the filter to exclude powered on VMs and templates 5.       Click on create. Now you can use this view to generate reports or dashboards.   Here where you can check the retention period in your vROps instance:   Thanks for reading!