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Easy Auto Deploy reverse proxy cache with an Nginx container
See how to create a simple Nginx reverse proxy container for VMware vSphere Auto Deploy, which is great for setting up a proof of concept. Continue reading
Posted in Virtualizationism
Tagged Auto Deploy, Docker, vSphere
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Send a Tweet Directly from a VMware ESXi Host
For my VMworld 2016 breakout sessions this year, I wanted to demonstrate new functionality that was added to Auto Deploy. After exploring a few ideas, I settled on leveraging the new Script Bundle feature to send a post-boot tweet directly … Continue reading
Posted in Virtualizationism
Tagged ESXi, scripting
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New network and scripted install features in Photon OS TP2
Photon OS TP2, the open source small-footprint container runtime from VMware, gains several new features to help vSphere administrators deploy and manage: PXE boot, scripted install, and guest OS customization. Continue reading
Posted in Virtualizationism
Tagged containers, Linux, Photon, PXE
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Quickly Update to Docker 1.6 on Photon by using TDNF
VMware Project Photon Technical Preview 1 shipped with Docker 1.5. Learn how to update to the current version of Docker with a few simple commands. Continue reading
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Tagged Docker, Photon, TDNF
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Use Lightwave to authenticate SSH logins to Photon
Enable authorized users to log into Photon instances with ssh using Lightwave directory credentials, eliminating the need to manage local user accounts. Continue reading
Posted in Virtualizationism
Tagged Lightwave, Photon, SSH
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