vSphere/vSAN Encryption: Virtual Machine Locked Alarm

Previously I deployed a KMS solution within my VMware Home Lab. Everything was working great until I accidentally powered off my entire Home Lab. When I did this several of my VMs were locked, even though I had powered everything back up, and my KMS was up and running.  This proved to be a very good learning experience since I was able to learn a lot during my resolution of the issue.

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How to: Configuring vSphere/vSAN Encryption

How to: Configuring vSphere/vSAN Encryption

Encryption: One word that means a lot of different things. Often times it is not understood.  Within the last few years, encryption has become not only more prevalent, but required in some instances.  There are several different types of encryption: At rest, in flight, etc.

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How to: Creating VM Storage Policies in vSAN

Introduction to VM Storage Policies 

One of the great features within vCenter is the ability to create VM Storage Policies. What are VM Storage Policies?

According to VMware Official documentation, VM Storage policies are specific requirements placed upon underlying storage to ensure desired characteristics are met.

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