From 8e2f2cd8897549f2e9b28735630038c970010d6c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Moore Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:40:23 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/7] Update vCenterPlugin.md Fix erroneous inconsistency between SCALE not supported and SCALE 22.12 and newer is supported. --- content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md | 2 -- 1 file changed, 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md index 733bbced33..125872483d 100644 --- a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md +++ b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md @@ -38,8 +38,6 @@ This is a minor release designed to make the plugin compatible with vCenter 7.0 TrueNAS CORE | Enterprise 13.0 systems are compatible with the 3.5.0 plugin. CORE 12.0 deployments connected to an earlier version of this plugin should upgrade to 13.0 before attempting to connect to the 3.5.0 version of the plugin. -TrueNAS SCALE deployments are not compatible with the TrueNAS vCenter Plugin at this time. - **Changelog** Individual tickets require an iXsystems Jira login to view. From 0b9c65919c6d3fabe3734944bac834c9f5697aa8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Moore Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:53:53 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/7] Update content --- .../Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md | 61 ++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 38 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md index 125872483d..5256ee104d 100644 --- a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md +++ b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md @@ -19,13 +19,35 @@ aliases: - /solutions/integrations/vmware/truenasvcenterplugin/releasenotes/3.1.0/ --- +{{< enterprise >}} +This plugin is available to TrueNAS Enterprise customers. +iXsystems Support staff are available to assist with deploying and upgrading the TrueNAS vCenter Plugin. +Please contact iXsystems Support to learn more and schedule a time to deploy or upgrade the plugin. + +{{< expand "Contacting iXsystems Support" "v" >}} +{{< include file="/static/includes/iXsystemsSupportContact.md" >}} +{{< /expand >}} + +{{< /enterprise >}} + [vCenter Server](https://www.vmware.com/products/vcenter-server.html) provides a web interface to manage physical and virtual machines. -vCenter uses plugins to integrate server management into the vCenter application. The iXsystems TrueNAS vCenter Plugin activates management options for TrueNAS hardware attached to vCenter Server. -This enables limited management of TrueNAS systems from a single interface. +This enables limited TrueNAS system management from a single interface. The TrueNAS vCenter plugin is currently compatible with VMware vCenter Server versions [**8.0**](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-vcenter-installation/GUID-8DC3866D-5087-40A2-8067-1361A2AF95BD.html), [**7.0**](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vcenter.install.doc/GUID-8DC3866D-5087-40A2-8067-1361A2AF95BD.html), and [**6.7.0**](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vcenter.install.doc/GUID-8DC3866D-5087-40A2-8067-1361A2AF95BD.html). +The vCenter plugin supports many different TrueNAS software versions installed on TrueNAS Enterprise licensed hardware: + +{{< truetable >}} +| Version | Supported | +|---------|-----------| +| 12.0 | Yes | +| 13.0 | Yes | +| 22.12 | Yes | +| 23.10 | Yes | +| 24.04 | Yes | +{{< /truetable >}} + ## Plugin Release Notes ### TrueNAS vCenter Plugin 3.5.0 @@ -42,14 +64,14 @@ CORE 12.0 deployments connected to an earlier version of this plugin should upgr Individual tickets require an iXsystems Jira login to view. -* https://ixsystems.atlassian.net/browse/VCP-89 - Plugin compatibility with vCenter 7.0 and 8.0 -* https://ixsystems.atlassian.net/browse/VCP-126 - Fix plugin UI behavior when VMFS and NFS datastore types are selected -* https://ixsystems.atlassian.net/browse/VCP-138 - Plugin dependencies update -* https://ixsystems.atlassian.net/browse/VCP-139 - Offline installer fix +* Plugin compatibility with vCenter 7.0 and 8.0 +* Fix plugin UI behavior when VMFS and NFS datastore types are selected +* Plugin dependencies update +* Offline installer fix ### Previous Versions Release Notes -* {{< expand "3.4.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} +{{< expand "3.4.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} **September 2, 2021** @@ -108,8 +130,9 @@ Individual tickets require an iXsystems Jira login to view. | | The plugin replication feature has been removed due to numerous long-standing issues that could not be resolved for this version of the plugin. | Please continue to create replication tasks using the TrueNAS web interface. | | [VCP-113](https://ixsystems.atlassian.net/browse/VCP-113) | Cloned datastores always use the first listed interface. | To work around this issue, either ensure the original datastore is using the desired interface or create a new datastore instead of making a clone. | {{< /truetable >}} - {{< /expand >}} -* {{< expand "3.3.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} +{{< /expand >}} + +{{< expand "3.3.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} **November 24, 2020** @@ -132,8 +155,9 @@ Individual tickets require an iXsystems Jira login to view. * Cloned datastores always use the first listed interface ([VCP-113](https://ixsystems.atlassian.net/projects/VCP/issues/VCP-113)). To work around this issue, either ensure the original datastore is using the desired interface or create a new datastore instead of making a clone. * Plugin deployment complains about logging system error ([VCP-114](https://ixsystems.atlassian.net/browse/VCP-114)). This is a cosmetic error based on initial plugin deployments creating an empty log file. There is no impact to installing or using the vCenter Plugin. - {{< /expand >}} -* {{< expand "3.2.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} +{{< /expand >}} + +{{< expand "3.2.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} **March 24, 2020** @@ -149,8 +173,9 @@ Individual tickets require an iXsystems Jira login to view. For a detailed list of all vCenter plugin 3.2.0 changes, please see the completed [vCenter plugin 3.2.0 Jira tickets](https://ixsystems.atlassian.net/issues/?filter=-4&jql=fixVersion%20IN%20(10808)). - {{< /expand >}} -* {{< expand "3.1.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} +{{< /expand >}} + +{{< expand "3.1.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} **July 16, 2019** @@ -185,16 +210,6 @@ Individual tickets require an iXsystems Jira login to view. + [NAS-102429] – Ensure text box for Hostname is read-only + [NAS-102455] – Warn user in documentation of maximum supported volumes limit - {{< /expand >}} - -## Getting and Deploying the Plugin - -Currently, the plugin is only available to TrueNAS Enterprise customers with TrueNAS CORE 12.0 and newer and TrueNAS SCALE 22.12.4 (Bluefin) and newer deployed. -iXsystems Support staff are available to assist with deploying and upgrading the TrueNAS vCenter Plugin. -Please contact iXsystems Support to learn more and schedule a time to deploy or upgrade the plugin. - -{{< expand "Contacting iXsystems Support" "v" >}} -{{< include file="/static/includes/iXsystemsSupportContact.md" >}} {{< /expand >}} ## Using the Plugin From 81a47d154ddd92e2a47aedd432a3f741443e0de7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Moore Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:27:51 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 3/7] Update vCenterPlugin.md --- .../Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md | 11 ++++++++--- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md index 5256ee104d..9ceaa93b18 100644 --- a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md +++ b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md @@ -43,11 +43,16 @@ The vCenter plugin supports many different TrueNAS software versions installed o |---------|-----------| | 12.0 | Yes | | 13.0 | Yes | -| 22.12 | Yes | -| 23.10 | Yes | -| 24.04 | Yes | +| 22.12 | Yes (exception) | +| 23.10 | Yes (exception) | +| 24.04 | Yes (exception) | {{< /truetable >}} +Exceptions + +* TrueNAS 22.12, 23.10, and 24.04 do not support Fibre Channel for VMFS datastores. + + ## Plugin Release Notes ### TrueNAS vCenter Plugin 3.5.0 From 984f405cdf56bc62b6126c5ff1cd56eab4e49f77 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Moore Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 11:31:35 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 4/7] Added 3.6.0 relnotes Put a Aug 28 guesstimate in place for release day and a known issue about the sticking deployment status. --- .../Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md | 17 +++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md index 9ceaa93b18..f4d36d39a2 100644 --- a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md +++ b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md @@ -55,8 +55,21 @@ Exceptions ## Plugin Release Notes -### TrueNAS vCenter Plugin 3.5.0 +### TrueNAS vCenter Plugin 3.6.0 +**August 28, 2024** + +iXsystems is pleased to release TrueNAS vCenter Plugin version 3.6.0! +This is a minor release to fix an issue with VMFS datastore management with TrueNAS 24.04 systems that have iSCSI ALUA enabled. + +#### Known Issues + +The TrueNAS vCenter Plugin deployment status can appear to be stuck in the vCenter activity panel. +This is a cosmetic issue and the plugin deploys fully. + +### Previous Versions Release Notes + +{{< expand "3.5.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} **October 6, 2023** iXsystems is pleased to release TrueNAS vCenter Plugin version 3.5.0! @@ -74,7 +87,7 @@ Individual tickets require an iXsystems Jira login to view. * Plugin dependencies update * Offline installer fix -### Previous Versions Release Notes +{{< /expand >}} {{< expand "3.4.0 (Click to expand)" "v" >}} From 1d47f861343add0563d6de3a3837cd4e2bca0568 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Moore Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:01:08 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 5/7] Update vCenterPlugin.md --- content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md index f4d36d39a2..e8544eada7 100644 --- a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md +++ b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Exceptions ### TrueNAS vCenter Plugin 3.6.0 -**August 28, 2024** +**August 29, 2024** iXsystems is pleased to release TrueNAS vCenter Plugin version 3.6.0! This is a minor release to fix an issue with VMFS datastore management with TrueNAS 24.04 systems that have iSCSI ALUA enabled. From 8c0c68623c947345c31983cc96e54fbdf7d89b44 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Moore Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:48:56 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 6/7] Extra clarification for Fibre Channel port per target, based on testing discussion. --- content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md index e8544eada7..c0ca12dbaf 100644 --- a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md +++ b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md @@ -330,6 +330,8 @@ The volume must be large enough to contain the chosen datastore size. If you have a high availability NAS with a Fibre Channel license and a network configured to form a Fibre Channel fabric with the NAS and ESXi, you are also able to select a Fibre Channel port for the datastore. Selecting a Fibre Channel port enables that port with the datastore target on the NAS and creates a datastore with a corresponding Fibre Channel HBA on the ESXi. +One target per port is supported. + {{< /expand >}} {{< expand "NFS Datastore Configuration" >}} ![NFSDataStoreSettings](/images/vCenterPlugin/NFSDatastoreSettings.png "NFS Options") From 2dc61ec031004099ebd51d5c451605f52be0e8f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Moore Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2024 14:43:41 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 7/7] Update vCenterPlugin.md --- content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md index c0ca12dbaf..cd0ef6a9fb 100644 --- a/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md +++ b/content/Solutions/Integrations/VMware/vCenterPlugin.md @@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ The vCenter plugin supports many different TrueNAS software versions installed o | 24.04 | Yes (exception) | {{< /truetable >}} -Exceptions +**Exceptions** * TrueNAS 22.12, 23.10, and 24.04 do not support Fibre Channel for VMFS datastores. @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Exceptions ### TrueNAS vCenter Plugin 3.6.0 -**August 29, 2024** +**September 3, 2024** iXsystems is pleased to release TrueNAS vCenter Plugin version 3.6.0! This is a minor release to fix an issue with VMFS datastore management with TrueNAS 24.04 systems that have iSCSI ALUA enabled.