Avinash Savaliya
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Kubernetes Specialist and VMware Platform Expert with deep expertise in enterprise virtualization and cloud-native infrastructure. Holding globally recognized certifications including Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV), and Cisco CCNA Routing & Switching. With hands-on experience across vCenter, ESXi, NSX, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), and Kubernetes, Focus is on bridging the gap between traditional virtualization and modern container platforms.
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How to Collect Support Bundles Across the VMware Stack (ESXi, VC, NSX, Supervisor and VKS Cluster)
When troubleshooting issues in a modern VMware environment, support bundles are your best friend. This step-by-step guide shows you how to gather diagnostic logs for ESXi, vCenter, NSX, Supervisor, and VKS (Tanzu) Clusters using both the UI and Command Line.
Goodbye YAML: Deploying VKS Clusters with the vSphere Local Consumption Interface (LCI)
Say goodbye to complex YAML for day-one Kubernetes deployments. Here is a comprehensive guide to enabling the new Local Consumption Interface (LCI) in vSphere and deploying production-ready VKS clusters directly from the graphical UI.
Scaling Beyond Defaults: Configuring VKS Worker Nodes for 250 Pods
Learn how to configure vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) worker nodes to support up to 250 pods per node.
Collecting VKS Support Bundles Using GuestOps (No SSH Required)
Troubleshooting vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) Clusters requires accurate diagnostics and logs. While support bundles can be collected using SSH, modern environments prefer a more secure and controlled approach. This guide walks through collecting VKS support bundles using the GuestOps channel.
vSphere Supervisor Cluster: Backup via VAMI & Restore via vCenter UI
A step-by-step operational guide to protecting your Supervisor control plane using the vCenter Appliance Management Interface for backup and the vSphere Client for restore.
Scaling Smart: Cluster Autoscaler Add-on Management in VKS
Modern Kubernetes environments demand agility, efficiency, and intelligent scaling. In this blog, we explore how the Cluster Autoscaler built-in add-on in vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) helps automatically scale worker nodes based on workload demand. Learn howe add-on management simplifiend lifecycle operations while improving performance, reducing infrastructure waste, and enabling production-ready elastic Kubernetes clusters.
Beyond iptables: Building High-Performance VKS Clusters with Cilium CNI
Learn how to deploy VKS clusters with Cilium CNI, a modern eBPF-powered networking solution. This blog explains step-by-step deployment of Cilium in VKS, helping you build high-performance, secure, and observable Kubernetes environments.
Connect and Secure VKS Cluster Applications using Antrea and NSX
Learn how to securely connect and manage applications in VKS clusters using Antrea and VMware NSX. This guide covers architecture, networking, antrea traceflow, and real-world benefits for modern Kubernetes environments.
vSphere Kubernetes Release (VKr):What Changed and Why It Matters
vSphere Kubernetes Release (VKr) is VMware’s standardized and lifecycle-managed Kubernetes version for vSphere. It simplifies deployment, ensures compatibility, and provides enterprise-grade stability for modern Kubernetes workloads.
Beginner Guide : vSphere Supervisor Cluster Overview
A simple introduction to vSphere Supervisor Cluster—learn its architecture, components, and how it enables Kubernetes on vSphere.
Deploying Istio on VKS Cluster Using Addon Management
Learn how to deploy Istio service mesh on a VKS cluster using Addon Management. This guide walks through installing, managing, and verifying Istio in a simple and automated way.
Step-by-Step Guide: Deploy and verify VKS Cluster using kubectl
In this article, we explore how to deploy a VKS cluster on vSphere using kubectl. The guide explains the cluster yaml configuration, deployment steps, and verification process in a simple and beginner-friendly way.
Beginner Guide to VKS Cluster Overview
vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) enables organizations to run enterprise-grade Kubernetes clusters directly on VMware vSphere. In this article, we explore what VKS is, the role of the vSphere Supervisor, key differences between Supervisor and VKS cluster, and the high-level architecture of a VKS cluster.