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  • Backup Support for Nutanix AOS 7

    calendar Jun 5, 2025 · 4 min read · Data Protection AHV AOS Nutanix Backup  ·
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    Backup Support for Nutanix AOS 7

    #comment: true # Disable comment if false. If you've been holding off on upgrading to AOS 7 due to backup vendor support, we've crossed that bridge! Let's take a quick look at the current landscape of AHV and AOS releases, and then do a quick rundown of the current support from a few major backup vendors to see how …


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  • Accelerating AI Adoption with Nutanix Enterprise AI

    calendar Dec 4, 2024 · 7 min read · ai artificial-intelligence nutanix enterprise-ai digital-transformation  ·
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    Accelerating AI Adoption with Nutanix Enterprise AI

    Disclaimer: I felt the need to write this post to highlight the work Nutanix is doing to bring a simple and powerful AI platform to the market, while also introducing some of the AMAZING work that the Data and AI team at eGroup Enabling Technologies, my employer for the last almost 12 years are doing for customers in …


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  • Understanding DNS Changes in Nutanix DR Recovery Plans

    calendar Oct 25, 2024 · 10 min read · automation disaster-recovery nutanix-champion nutanix powershell  ·
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    Updated 10.31.24! I modified the script from using the vm_recovery.bat to do everything, to calling a powershell script since that gave some extra flexibility in validating the current IP and DNS settings. One of the best features of the Nutanix DR Recovery Plan is the ability to automate IP address changes based on …


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  • Validating Performance and Resiliency with Nutanix X-Ray

    calendar Oct 25, 2024 · 6 min read · nutanix-champion nutanix performance resiliency x-ray testing  ·
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    So you just unboxed, racked, and deployed a new Nutanix cluster, and your boss comes to you and asks how we know it's ready to handle workloads. I mean, you can be confident in saying that it's ready, but what if you can provide them with results that show not only can we meet resiliency requirements but also handle …


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  • Zerto Virtual Replication Deployments

    calendar Oct 24, 2024 · 10 min read · zerto disaster-recovery virtualization replication vmware  ·
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    With the first post in the Zerto series, I ran through the history of Zerto and some features that Zerto Virtual Replication provides. Continuing the series on Zerto, with the second post, we'll cover the typical Zerto Virtual Replication deployment requirements and compare a Windows-based deployment versus the newer …


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  • Nutanix NTC Tech Summit - Visiting the Mothership!

    calendar Oct 16, 2024 · 3 min read · nutanix-champion nutanix tech-summit community  ·
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    Nutanix NTC Tech Summit - Visiting the Mothership!

    Here comes the Nutanix Technical Champion Summit For the last eight years, I’ve had the privilege of being a member of the Nutanix Technical Champions (NTC) Group. It’s been a journey filled with rich learning, collaboration, and being at the forefront of Nutanix’s innovations. The value this group brings, in terms of …


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  • Enhancing Disaster Recovery with Nutanix Hybrid Cloud and Nutanix Cloud Clusters on Azure

    calendar Aug 15, 2024 · 6 min read · azure disaster-recovery nutanix hybrid-cloud nc2  ·
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    In today's digital landscape, where downtime can translate to significant financial loss and damage, having a robust disaster recovery (DR) strategy is no longer optional—it's essential. Organizations have many DR options at their disposal, each with its own advantages and considerations. Traditionally, on-premises DR …


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  • Zerto Virtual Replication - History and Capabilities

    calendar Aug 7, 2024 · 5 min read · replication zerto disaster-recovery vsphere hyper-v  ·
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    This is the first part of a series about Zerto Virtual Replication, starting with some history and capabilities of Zerto. Additional posts will follow and dive deeper into the full Zerto suite. A Deep Dive into Zerto Virtual Replication: History, vSphere, Hyper-V, and Cloud Capabilities In the world of disaster …


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  • Weekly Tech Tip: Check your FEC!

    calendar Jul 26, 2024 · 6 min read · cohesity fec nexus networking  ·
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    Connectivity issues between Cohesity C5016 Nodes and Nexus 93180YC-FX3H Switches Very recently, I was deploying a new Cohesity C5016 appliance with 25Gb NICs, connecting up to a pair of Nexus 93180YC-FX3H switches. When using the 9K's in a VPC pair, my personal preference is to configure the Cohesity nodes with LACP to …


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  • Weekly Tech Tip: Nutanix Centralized Local Password Management

    calendar Jul 12, 2024 · 7 min read · nutanix-champion nutanix security password-management  ·
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    Simplify and Secure: Centralized Password Management with Prism Central In the ever-evolving landscape of IT security, managing passwords across various platforms can be a daunting task. However, Nutanix has released a Centralized Local Password Management feature designed to centralize password management, ensuring a …


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Mike Dent

Field CTO with a passion for making IT modernization actually manageable for organizations. Outside of work, I'm splitting time between driveway workouts with my wife, adventures with our dogs, and appreciating fine bourbon - because balance matters in both life and technology.
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