Author: Michael Schroeder

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NSX-V 6.4 End of Support extended until 2022

NSX for vSphere )NSX-V) is about to be replaced by its successor NSX-T (Transformers). Current version NSX-V 6.4 is GA since January 2018 and will be the last version. Just recently the End-of-Support (EoS) date has been shifted from January 2021 to January 2022 (16-01-2022). That date is only valid for NSX-V 6.4. Version 6.3 will reach its EoS on 02-02-2021. Details on support can be found in VMware Lifecycle Product Matrix.

What does “End of Support” mean?

To be precise, it’s called “End of General Support”. Between “General Availability” (GA) and EoS lies the “General Support Phase”. During that phase VMware will provide:

  • Updates and Upgrades
  • Security patches
  • Bug fixes
  • Support for new hardware
  • Updates for server, client and guest-OS
  • Customer support by phone or web
  • Web self service
  • Access to knowledgebase

After End-of-Support (EoS) has been reached, the “Technical Guidance” phase begins. Customer support is only available by web interface. There will be no more upgrades or updates, no bug fixes and no security patches. You can find details in VMware Lifecycle Summary.

Plan your migration

Even though EoS was postponed for NSX-V, you should start planning migrations from NSX-V to NSX-T now. NSX-T is equipped with a migration tool, but still it’s a complex task that will require a lot of testing.

T or V ?

If you’re planning a greenfield implementation of NSX today you should really consider NSX-T, because for NSX-V the end of the road isn’t far ahead.

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PowerCLI error – Invalid server certificate

On client systems with fresh PowerCLI installations I often get an error when trying to run scripts.

Connect-VIServer Error: Invalid server certificate. Use Set-PowerCLIConfiguration to set the value for the InvalidCertificateAction option to Prompt if you’d like to connect once or to add a permanent exception for this server

The reason is that PowerCLI refuses to run scripts with invalid certificates. If you’re running your own scripts, you can switch off that feature.

Set-PowerCLIConfiguration -InvalidCertificateAction Ignore -Confirm:$false

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VMworld EU survival guide – 2019 Edition

It’s just a few weeks ago that VMworld US took place in San Francisco. Attendees and (remote) spectators received loads of first hand information. New releases, new roadmaps, new acquisitions, new platforms… wow!

I haven’t finished a fraction of all session recordings I wanted to watch. But yet there’s more to come (shhhh! seven! nudge, nudge). It’s only a few weeks until VMworld EU will open its gates at the Fira Gran Via in beautiful Barcelona.

If you’re considering to go there and you’re not decided yet. Just two words from my side: “do it!“. I’m working with VMware products since…. like forever, but my first visit to VMworld Barcelona was in 2017. And there’s only one thing I really regret: That I haven’t been there in 2016, 2015, 2014, etc…

Last year I’ve written a VMworld Europe survival guide. Most of the information is still valid today. If you’re a first time visitor, feel free to read the blogpost. I’m sure you’ll get some useful information for trip planning, accommodation and getting around. Oh, by the way: the price for an airport return ticket has dropped a little. 🙂

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