TKG 2.4 – Management cluster deployment – part 1

TKG 2.4 – Management cluster deployment – part 1

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Before we can start the deployment of TKG Management Cluster there are a few prerequisities that needs to ba handled around two main topics: Bootstrap Machine Bootstrap Machine is required to initially host Cluster API that will take care of management cluster deployment. It could be a physical or a virtual machine, in my lab it’s obviously a VM. After bootstrapping the management cluster, the machine can be used to deploy and manage TKG workload clusters. Therefore, a set of…

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Adding AKO repository to the Helm CLI fails

Adding AKO repository to the Helm CLI fails

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Since some time you might experience a problem while adding AVI Kubernetes Operator (AKO) in your TKG/K8s cluster. While running following command: helm repo add ako https://projects.registry.vmware.com/chartrepo/ako you might get an error: saying ” https://projects.registry.vmware.com/chartrepo/ako cannot be reached. Error 404 page not found”. This is a VMware’s general issue with the repo itself and as I’ve heard there is some work in progress. However probably becasue of that OCI compliant charts have been uploaded to be used as a workaround or a…

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Why you “should not” attend the VMware Explore.

Why you “should not” attend the VMware Explore.

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VMware Explore Las Vegas is just around the corner. If you are still not registered – don’t wait! That’s the event you shouldn’t miss!It’s an excellent option to learn from the greatest brains in the industry about the technology which is already there as well as a perfect and unique opportunity sneak peak into what’s coming. It’s also a perfect opportunity for networking with peers!That’s definitely an even that’s worth to attend, doesn’t matter what’s your role is. Nevertheless, I’ve…

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The VMware {code} Hackathon Is Back to VMware Explore!

The VMware {code} Hackathon Is Back to VMware Explore!

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Actually it’s the first time VMware Hackathon will be present during VMware Explore (since the conference is called VMware Explore). But that’s a very well known and super fun event that was already presend during VMworld in previous years. Last time in 2021 in a virtual form. But now it’s back again to real in-person verision that everyone was waiting for! As described on the official VMware blog post – that’s event is a must during your VMware Explore week…

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Policy management with Tanzu Mission Control

Policy management with Tanzu Mission Control

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Management of multiple Kubernetes clusters isn’t an easy task. Especially if we are talking about dozens or hundreds of Kubernetes clusters you need to take care of which is not an unusual situation nowadays. So how I can manage all of them in a consistent way and at the same time doing it effectively without spending weeks on applying the configuration? VMware Tanzu Mission Control a.k.a TMC is the answer! It allows us to centrally define and propagate following policy…

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Tanzu Application Platform 1.4

Tanzu Application Platform 1.4

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VMware recently released Tanzu Application Platform (TAP) version 1.4 which is introducing a lot of new capabilities and enhancements to even further improve the developer’s experience while wotking with any Kubernetes clusters. What is VMware Tanzu Application Platform? Tanzu Application platform is a modular, application-aware platform that runs on any compliant public cloud or on-premises Kubernetes cluster. It delivers a superior developer experience with a pre-paved path to production including all the needed components pre-configured for developer teams to build…

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Tanzu Kubernetes Grid 2.1 – deployment guide

Tanzu Kubernetes Grid 2.1 – deployment guide

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As the documentation is still pretty dry and there is not so much information about that on the internet I’ve decided to post a series of articles describing the Tanzu Kubernetes Grid deployment based on the latest and greatest version 2.1. It’s intended to be a step by step guide that will walk you through the entire process from the begining till the end. Starting from the vSphere, NSX and ALB infrastructure preparation up to a deployment of a sample…

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VMware Tanzu certifications

VMware Tanzu certifications

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As this question appears from time to time in Tanzu community I’ve decided to summarize the available VMware’s certification focused on Tanzu, containers and kubernetes in general. Below you will find currently available certifications, exams as well as links to exam guides and additional resources that could be helpful to prepare for each of them. Containers, kubernetes and Tanzu topic is still pretty fresh in terms of VMware certification. Therefore there is no complete certification path that would include entry,…

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Tanzu Tech Zone – the one and only place you need to learn everything about Tanzu!

Tanzu Tech Zone – the one and only place you need to learn everything about Tanzu!

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We are learning everyday in tech industry but learning new things could be much easier, faster and funnier if you have a decent support and access to the mysterious knowledge. When it comes to Tanzu you don’t need to search through the internet anymore! Everything you might need to explore and master Tanzu products such as: Everything and more in single place just one-click away! In the recently launched completely new Tanzu Tech Zone where you can find various content…

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Tanzu Vanguard

Tanzu Vanguard

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W celu poszerzenia zasięgu społeczności i użytkowników Tanzu powstał program Tanzu Vanguard. Jest to społeczność skupiająca użytkowników i pasjonatów produktów VMware Tanzu zarówno od strony klientów jak i partnerów VMware. Ideą społeczności jest dzielenie się wiedzą i doświadczeniami zarówno tymi dobrymi jak również tymi mniej dobrymi z zakresu funkcjonowania i architektury produktów z całego portfolio Tanzu ( TKG, TKGI, TAP, TAS, TAC, TMC itp. itd.) Zalety wynikające z przynależności do społeczności: Szczegółowe informacje o programie znajdują się pod adresem: https://tanzu.vmware.com/vanguard…

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