How to: Upgrade an IBM LSI based raid controller firmware in a non-IBM systems

Reading Time: 3 minutes After executing the firmware upgrade package, it throws the error “Package and System Mismatch”, “Update failed”…“Update is not meant for this system”. My ‘use case’ was relevant to upgrading firmware of “IBM ServerRaid M5110” on a non-IBM server i.e. Supermicro X10DRi, but this process could also be applied to any LSI based raid controllers on various servers (not limited to IBM)…

VMware vExpert / vExpert Subprogram – What is it? Eligibility, Acceptance Criteria, Benefits and how to apply?

Reading Time: 3 minutes I am honoured to be part of the vExpert and vExpert NSX subprogram for two consecutive years (2019 and 2020) now, it has not only provided me the platform to share my knowledge/blogs with the further wider vCommunity but has also introduced me to many skilled and talented individuals to learn from. Therefore, I thought it would be a good opportunity to write a blog on expanding the vExpert Program for many of the aspirants out there…