I’m Melissa Palmer, VCDX #236, enterprise architect, and the voice behind vMiss.net. Whether you’re building private clouds, modernizing your data center, or trying to make sense of AI infrastructure, you’re in the right place. I’ve spent my career translating complex technology into actionable solutions, and I’m here to help you do the same. Be sure to connect with me on LinkedIn!
Real-World Architecture
Practical insights, design strategies, and lessons learned from the real world of enterprise IT.
The Classics
Looking for the best of “classic” vMiss? Here you go!
- How to Enable SSH on ESXi
- How to View vCenter Logs
- VMware vSphere Networking, vSwitches, Port Groups, and More!
- Continuing to Get Set With PowerCLI and Standard vSwitches
- Kali Linux VMware – The Complete 2021 Guide
- Introduction to Cisco UCS Architecture
- ESX vs ESXi, A VMware History Lesson
- How to Update an Expired vCenter Server License
VMware
Ever wonder what the v in vMiss stands for? Here’s everything I’ve written about VMware.
- Cheerscrypt Linux Based Ransomware targets VMware ESXi
- Black Basta Ransomware
- All About VMSA-2022-0021
- Designing a 2 Node VMware Cluster
Cisco
I’ve been a huge fan of Cisco UCS…well, since just about the very beginning. Check out everything on Cisco here!
- Multiple Cisco CVEs Released
- Cisco UCS 64108 Fabric Interconnect Deep Dive
- Cisco UCS Platform Emulator 4.1(2cPE1)
- Cisco 350-601 DCCOR (CCNP Data Center Core Exam) Study Guide
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