NSX ALB

Maximum Failed Attempts to Create Service Engine Reached

Apr 28, 2023 · 1 min read · nsx alb ·

When creating a new virtual service (VS) using NSX ALB (Avi) 22.1.1 & 22.1.1-2p1 in vCenter write access mode, it's supposed to create new Service Engines (SE's) if needed, but in the case today, it just sat there.

Hovering over the red VS status showed "Maximum failed attempts to create Service Engine …

NSX ALB Reset Admin Password

Aug 25, 2022 · 3 min read · NSX ALB ·

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Uh oh. You don't know the NSX ALB admin password, but if you have have another local account with Super User access, you can reset the admin password.
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Let's Encrypt - DNS Validation for NSX Advanced Load Balancer

Feb 24, 2022 · 2 min read · Avi NSX ALB ·

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Let's Encrypt - DNS Validation for NSX Advanced Load Balancer

Replacing self-signed certificates on appliances is a lot easier these days. This is to remind myself how I did it for NSX Advanced Load Balancer using Let's Encrypt with DNS validation.
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NSX Advanced Load Balancer with vIDM Integration - Part 1

Jan 20, 2022 · 8 min read · Avi NSX ALB vIDM SAML ·

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Integrating vIDM with NSX ALB (formally known as Avi) is documented officially here: https://avinetworks.com/docs/21.1/configuring-saml-with-workspace-one-for-avi.

I was easily confused by it, due to some of the configuration being masked out. These are the same steps with my own notes & screenshots.