Managing V Sphere With The Vesi
Download as PPTX, PDF•1 like•1,071 views
The document discusses the Virtualization Ecoshell, a freeware desktop application aimed at both novice and expert IT administrators for managing multi-platform virtual environments using PowerShell scripts. It highlights features such as task automation, administrative reporting, customizable charts, and best practice filters for efficient management of VMware infrastructure. The document also outlines how to get started with the Ecoshell and mentions upcoming features and enhancements.
Managing V Sphere With The Vesi
- 1. Managing VMware vSphere 4 with The Virtualization EcoShell Eric Sloof - NTPRO.NLScott Herold - Quest Software
- 2. IntroductionVMware Certified InstructorFreelance consultantBlogger @ NTPRO.NL
- 3. AgendaAbout The Virtualization EcoShell Getting StartedTask AutomationAdministrative Reports and ChartsBest Practice FiltersPowerPacksDaily Report (vCheck)DemoTwitter AliasesUpcoming Features - Scott Herold
- 4. Agenda
- 5. About the Virtualization EcoShell The goal of the Virtualization EcoShell is to provide a freeware desktop application for novice and expert IT administrators leveraging Windows PowerShell scripts across their multi-platform virtual environments.
- 6. About the Virtualization EcoShell Gather information from many sourcesFilterjust the data you wantRemediate and take action against your environmentReportthe data how you want itIntegrateand extend your capabilities
- 8. Task AutomationReduce errors from manual processes across multiple areas of responsibility through the script-based administration of repetitive and complex tasks inherent in virtualization infrastructures.
- 10. Administrative ReportsProvide pre-defined and customizable reports as well as automated maps without hassle in HTML, XML and CSV formats, including support for Microsoft Visio.
- 14. Powerful Script AssistanceCushion and ramp up script creation by exposing, analyzing and troubleshooting script output for common Windows PowerShell commands.
- 17. ChartsThe Chart tab in the Grid enables you to create customized charts. You can select different types like Area, Column, Doughnut, Line, Scatter, Stacked Area and Stacked Column. The horizontal axes labels hold the category and can be fed by everything that’s measurable.
- 18. Charts
- 19. Charts
- 20. Custom FiltersYou can adjust the Property, Operator and a Value in a filter and just present the data you want.NIC countOperating systemPower StateMemoryDNS Name
- 21. Custom Filters
- 22. These filters allows you to easily perform daily checks of common faulty configuration issues like a Snapshot hunter, VMs with CD-ROM Connected and Hosts with NIC at Half Duplex.Best Practice Filters
- 25. PowerPack ManagementA PowerPack is a collection of PowerShell scripts that are used to extend the Virtualization EcoShell administrative console. These scripts are stored inside of nodes, links or actions all of which are used to add functionality into the console.
- 27. PowerPack ~> Virtu-Al.net Scripts
- 28. Daily Report (vCheck)This script picks on the key areas of the virtual infrastructure and reports it all in a nice HTML page, so all you have do in the morning is take a look at the vCheck.
- 30. Getting StartedVirtualization EcoShell (thevesi.org)Windows PowerShellVMware PowerCLI
- 32. Managed Hosts
- 33. Selecting Objects and ConnectAdding actions and Script Links
- 34. High CPU ready values
- 35. Demo
- 36. BooksvSphere Quick Start GuideDave, Duncan, Bernie, Thomas, Stewart and Alan RenoufManaging VMware InfrastructureWith Windows PowerShellHal RottenbergVMware VI and vSphere SDKSteve Jin
- 45. Scott Herold @vmguruUpcoming features - Scott HeroldScott HeroldLead Architect –Virtualization BusinessQuest SoftwareWhat’s New in EcoShell 1.3