Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Add a standalone OpenVPN server using a pfSense virtual machine in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Add a standalone OpenVPN server using a pfSense virtual machine in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionNotesProceduresCreate the virtual machineConfigure the network interfaceFirewall & DNAT rulesExtra step for the DNAT rule of OpenVPNUser managementOpenVPN clientRefer...

02/07/2025 19:52:41

Configure Badges to filter Virtual Machines with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Configure Badges to filter Virtual Machines with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)SummaryIt is possible to filter the display of your virtual machines or your vApps on the Performance Cloud VMware portal with badges. One or more of these badges can be configured on your virtual machines or vA...

02/07/2025 03:05:55

Configure virtual machine backups with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Configure virtual machine backups with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSImportant NotesProcedure Backup encryption Important Notes- It is currently not possible to backup named disks. If you try to backup a virtual machine with a named disk attached to it, the named disk...

02/07/2025 19:52:42

Connectivity issues for a domain controller in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Connectivity issues for a domain controller in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)DescriptionOnce a new domain controller (DC) is built or migrated in Performance Cloud VMware, it is possible that the Active Directory domain becomes unavailable, or the network location changes to “Private” instead o...

02/07/2025 03:07:27

Create CSR and Install SSL Certificate – IIS Windows server

Create CSR and Install SSL Certificate – IIS Windows serverCreating a CSR and installing your SSL certificate on Windows server 20161.IIS Your CSR on Windows Server 2016Using IIS 10 to Create Your CSRIn the Windows start menu, type Internet Information Services (IIS) Manager and open it.In Intern...

02/07/2025 03:08:12

Deploy a NVA (Network Virtual Appliance) with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Deploy a NVA (Network Virtual Appliance) with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionImportant NotesSchema of the setup (Scenario example)Configure required virtual networksCreate a routed networkCreate an isolated networkDeploy the NVAConfigure the Edge GatewayConfigure the...

02/07/2025 19:52:43

Deploy a WireGuard VPN Server in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Deploy a WireGuard VPN Server in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionImportant NotesRequirementsProcedures WireGuard VPN server setup Configure the Edge Gateway for WireGuardWireGuard VPN server configurationClient Setup (Windows)Client managementMaintenanc...

02/07/2025 19:52:44

Enable content Copy/Paste between VMRC client (console) and Windows/Linux Virtual Machine for Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Enable content Copy/Paste between VMRC client (console) and Windows/Linux Virtual Machine for Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)NotesOnce the functionality is enabled, it will be possible to copy/paste the content of a file (text only) and not the file or the directory.RequirementsFirst install or ...

02/07/2025 19:52:45

Enable the Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) portal

Enable the Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for the Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) portal To enable the Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) for the Performance Cloud VMware portal login, please refer to the article for steps on how to add a SAML Identity Provider (Security Asserti...

02/07/2025 19:52:46

Error while importing virtual appliance (OVA/OVF) in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Error while importing virtual appliance (OVA/OVF) in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)Description of the issuevCloud Director in Performance Cloud VMware does not allow you to upload your virtual appliance.Possible causeIf your virtual appliance contains configurations called “ExtraConfig” wi...

02/07/2025 03:11:47

Explanations about warnings and errors when restoring a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Explanations about warnings and errors when restoring a virtual machine from backups with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSExplanations about warnings and errors when restoring a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)DescriptionError: Unable to perform this action. ...

02/07/2025 19:52:47

Get Access to the vCloud API with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Get Access to the vCloud API with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) TABLE OF CONTENTSNotesRequirementsProcedureStep 1 – Create a new collection & Authenticate to the APIStep 2 - Discover the supported API versionsStep 3 - Establish a sessionCreate a session to vCloud Director using basic ...

02/07/2025 03:13:16

How to add metadata on objects with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to add metadata on objects with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)SummaryvCloud Director provides a general-purpose facility for associating user-defined metadata with an object. Metadata can be added on virtual datacenters, virtual machines, vApps, storage policies, catalogs, vApp te...

02/07/2025 19:52:48

How to add or remove memory on a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to add or remove memory on a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)DescriptionThis article will guide you to change the amount of memory assigned to a virtual machine.Important NotesPlease make sure to have enough resources in your virtual Data Center before trying to add resou...

02/07/2025 19:52:49

How to add or remove virtual CPUs on a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to add or remove virtual CPUs on a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)DescriptionThis article will guide you to change the number of virtual CPUs assigned to a virtual machine.Important NotesPlease make sure to have enough resources in your virtual Data Center before trying ...

02/07/2025 19:52:50

How to add or resize disks on virtual machines with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to add or resize disks on virtual machines with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionImportant NotesProceduresAdd a new disk on a virtual machineResize a disk on a virtual machineDescriptionThis article will guide you to add a new disk or resize an actual disk on a virt...

02/07/2025 19:52:51

How to configure a pfSense virtual machine with OpenVPN and LDAP authentication

How to configure a pfSense virtual machine with OpenVPN and LDAP authenticationTABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionRequirementsProceduresCreate a user and a group in Active DirectoryAdd Authentication ServerCreate Peer CA and Server Self-Sign CertificatesSetup VPN ServerAdd Firewall RulesGenerate and ins...

02/07/2025 19:52:53

How to configure the Edge Gateway (Firewall & NAT rules) in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to configure the Edge Gateway (Firewall & NAT rules) in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSRequirementsImportant NotesDefinitionsWhat is an Edge Gateway?Locate the Edge Gateway external IP addressDefine Custom ApplicationsConfigure a source NAT (SNAT) ruleConfigure a firewal...

02/07/2025 19:52:54

How to create a vApp with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to create a vApp with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)What is a vApp? A virtual application, or vApp, is a group of pre-configured virtual machines that combine software applications into a single unit. It provides a convenient way to access and use apps. For example, a web application c...

02/07/2025 03:19:11

How to create a virtual machine using a prebuilt template and a vApp with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to create a virtual machine using a prebuilt template and a vApp with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSNotesImportant notesProcedureRetrieve the password of the new virtual machineConfigure the virtual machine networkResize virtual machineAccess the virtual machine via the con...

02/07/2025 19:52:55

How to create a virtual network in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to create a virtual network in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)RequirementsTo execute this procedure, we assume there is a vApp in place. If not, here is the article to create a vApp.Create a new virtual networkLogin to the Performance Cloud VMware portal using your credentials. &nb...

02/07/2025 19:52:56

How to create new users to access the portal and define roles in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to create new users to access the portal and define roles in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSNotesBuilt-in Roles DefinitionHow to create a custom user roleMETHOD 1 – CREATIONMETHOD 2 – CLONE How to create new users to access the portalReferencesNotesBy default, one (1) O...

02/07/2025 19:52:57

How to get started with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to get started with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSIntroductionMigrationTwo easy migration optionsDefinitionsWhat is a virtual datacenter?What is a vApp?What is an edge gateway?Important notesMain articlesReferencesIntroductionLook around you. More and more organizations are...

02/07/2025 19:52:58

How to get started with the Disaster Recovery solution for Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to get started with the Disaster Recovery solution for Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionDefinitionsRecovery Point Objective (RPO)RequirementsImportant NotesProceduresReview the peer sitesHow to configure the replication of virtual machinesMonitor the replicati...

02/07/2025 19:52:59

How to get started with the load-balancing solution for Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to get started with the load-balancing solution for Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSDescription RequirementsNotesProceduresCreate a poolCreate a virtual serviceCreate an IP setCreate a firewall ruleCreate a DNAT ruleReferences Description Here is a quick guide ...

02/07/2025 19:53:01

How to hot add CPU on a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to hot add CPU on a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionImportant NotesProceduresEnable the Virtual CPU hot add feature on a virtual machineIncrease the number of CPU on a running virtual machineDescriptionThe CPU hot add feature allows you to add ...

02/07/2025 19:53:02

How to hot add memory on a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to hot add memory on a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)DescriptionThe Memory hot add feature allows you to add memory resources (RAM) for a virtual machine while that virtual machine is powered on.Important NotesPlease make sure to have enough resources in your virtual Da...

02/07/2025 19:53:03

How to import an OVA/OVF template without using a catalog with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to import an OVA/OVF template without using a catalog with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionNotesProcedureReferencesDescriptionThis guide will show you how to import an OVA/OVF template into Performance Cloud VMware without using a catalog. If you don't ha...

02/07/2025 19:53:04

How to manage a catalog to create templates and import ISO files with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to manage a catalog to create templates and import ISO files with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionNotesProceduresHow to create a new catalog Catalog sharing Upload an ISO file to the catalog Attach an ISO file to a virtual machine. Upload a vApp...

02/07/2025 19:53:05

How to manage resources inside the virtual datacenter for Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to manage resources inside the virtual datacenter for Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionImportant NotesProceduresHow to review the total CPU usage in the virtual data center How to change the quantity of assigned CPU on virtual machinesHow to change the quantity...

02/07/2025 19:53:07

How to manage vApp snapshots with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to manage vApp snapshots with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionProceduresCreate a vApp snapshotRemove vApp snapshotsRevert a vApp snapshotDescriptionBy creating a snapshot of a vApp, it creates a snapshot for all the virtual machines in the vApp. After the cre...

02/07/2025 03:33:22

How to reset a lost password for a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to reset a lost password for a virtual machine with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)Important NotesThis procedure should only be performed on non-domain joined (workgroup) servers.Please avoid following this procedure on domain controllers or domain joined servers.ProcedureLogin to the Perfor...

02/07/2025 03:34:11

How to retrieve the password of a new virtual machine created from a template with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to retrieve the password of a new virtual machine created from a template with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) Please refer to the online article on how to create a virtual machine using a prebuilt template.  

02/07/2025 19:53:08

How to setup an Edge Gateway site-to-site VPN tunnel in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to setup an Edge Gateway site-to-site VPN tunnel in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSSummaryOverviewRequirementsImportant NotesProcedureTest traffic through site-to-site IPSEC VPNTroubleshootingSummaryThis guide will show you one of the ways to configure a site-to-site IPSEC V...

02/07/2025 19:53:09

How to setup an IP Set in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to setup an IP Set in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)DefinitionIP sets are groups of IP Address(es) or IP range(s) to which the firewall rules apply. Combining multiple objects into IP sets helps to reduce the total number of firewall rules to create.Important NotesIP Sets are required when ...

02/07/2025 03:36:58

How to shrink a disk for a virtual machine running Windows with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to shrink a disk for a virtual machine running Windows with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)Important Notes:The shrink can be performed by cloning the disk. Please ensure you have enough free disk space in your virtual datacenter before attempting to clone the disk to shrink. Please...

02/07/2025 19:53:10

How to update VMware tools on virtual machines with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

How to update VMware tools on virtual machines with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSSummaryKnown vulnerabilitiesHow to validate the installed versionDescriptionWindows Instructions SummaryVMware tools are used to provide specialized drivers, advanced functionalities, and int...

02/07/2025 03:39:25

Is Windows 2008 / 2008 R2 supported with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)?

Is Windows 2008 / 2008 R2 supported with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)?SummaryVMware has different levels of support: Supported, Legacy, and Deprecated. See descriptions of support levels on VMware KB 2015161. Windows 2008 support level is “Legacy” while Windows 2008 R2 is “Supported”.Des...

02/07/2025 03:40:09

Measures You Can Take To Enhance RDP Security

Here are some measures to enhance RDP security:1. Change Port Number:   Change the default port 3389 to another non-standard port. This won't provide complete protection, but it can reduce automated attack attempts.2. VPN:    Set up a VPN so that users must connect to you...

02/07/2025 03:40:45

Migrate VMware virtual machines with Veeam Backup & Replication to Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Migrate VMware virtual machines with Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) to Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)  TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionImportant NotesStep 1: Create a vAppStep 2: Create the networkStep 3: Pre-Configure Edge Gateway - Firewall and NAT rulesPre-Configure site-to-site ...

02/07/2025 19:53:11

Nested Virtualization in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Nested Virtualization in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)DescriptionSome use cases require exposing hardware assisted virtualization which is also known as Nested Virtualization or Intel VT-x. This service is available in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T), here is a guide on how to enable this fea...

02/07/2025 03:43:02

Network connectivity issues when using virtual firewall appliances with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Network connectivity issues when using virtual firewall appliances with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)SymptomsUsers are experiencing disconnections within their applications (remote desktop for example) or VPN connectivity issues on a regular basis when using a third-party virtual firewall in P...

02/07/2025 03:43:40

Organization Association with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Organization Association with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSSummaryPrerequisites ProcedureScenario 1 - Link two (2) different Performance Cloud VMware organizations  Scenario 2 - Link a master organization with multiple Performance Cloud VMware organizations (wit...

02/07/2025 19:53:12

Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) - Unsupported Scenarios

Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) - Unsupported Scenarios Here is a list of features & scenarios that are currently not supported with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T).  Raw Device Mapping (RDM) or LUN Passthrough to directly connect to the SAN  Shared Volumes / Shared...

02/07/2025 03:45:18

PFSense - How to renew the OpenVPN Server Certificate

1. Login to the pfSense firewall A screen shot of a computer Description automatically generated02/07/2025 03:45:58

Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN on Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN on Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionImportant NotesPoint-to-Site (P2S) solutionsDeploy a Network Virtual Appliance (NVA)Deploy OpenVPN using pfSense Deploy WireGuardDeploy Harmony SASEDescriptionAs VMware has discontinued support for NSX-V, ...

02/07/2025 19:53:13

Resetting PFSense Web Interface Password

Log into VMWare Cloud Director Interface.Open up your tenant portal.Console into your PFS machine.Chose Option 3 which is Reset webConfiguration passwordFollow the prompts.The web configurator admin password will be reset to the default password, which is "pfSense". ****If the console is pas...

02/07/2025 03:46:52

Restore a virtual machine from a backup job with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Restore a virtual machine from a backup job with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSSummaryImportant Notes Backup file encryptionInstant Recovery “Migrate to Production” (Instant Recovery) processWarnings and errorsRequirementsProceduresInstant RecoveryEntire VM RestoreRef...

02/07/2025 19:53:14

Restore files from a backup job with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Restore files from a backup job with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSSummaryNote for backup file encryptionImportant NotesFile Level Restore session over two hundreds (200) GBFile Level Restore session using data deduplicationProcedureDownload filesSummaryHere is the procedure to...

02/07/2025 19:53:16

Security Practices Related To Malware Prevention And Network Access.

 1. Review FW Rules:   Review all firewall rules to close any security holes that may have been exploited. In particular, check inbound and outbound access rules.2. Limit to trusted IPs:    Limit SSH access to known and trusted IP addresses only. Remove the rule that allo...

02/07/2025 03:49:08

Understand how the retention policy works and how the quota of the backup storage is affected with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Understand how the retention policy works and how the quota of the backup storage is affected with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) TABLE OF CONTENTSDescriptionDefinitionsIncremental BackupSynthetic Full BackupBackup jobsRetention Policy detailsReferencesDescriptionPlease review this article...

02/07/2025 19:53:17

Update the storage type of a virtual machine’s disk with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Update the storage type of a virtual machine’s disk with Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)SummaryUpdating the Storage type of a disk can be done for varied reasons. You may want to downgrade the tier of a disk if the data is not accessed often, or if the disk does not need intensive IOPS. Downgrad...

02/07/2025 19:53:17

Use a SAML Identity Provider to access the portal of Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Use a SAML Identity Provider to access the portal of Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)TABLE OF CONTENTSSummaryDescriptionPrerequisites General Prerequisites:Microsoft Entra ID prerequisitesProceduresScenario 1 - Microsoft Entra ID (with Azure AD Connect and security groups assignments)Securit...

02/07/2025 04:00:30