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vsphere-architect

Architect enterprise vSphere capacity, resource management, and performance design.

Updated Dec 18, 2025
Search Tags:#architecture#capacity planning#HA#vSphere#DRS#vSAN#ESXi
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/malston/diego-capacity-analyzer --skill vsphere-architect
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: vsphere-architect
Source: https://github.com/malston/diego-capacity-analyzer/tree/main/.devcontainer/claude-config/.library/skills/vsphere-architect
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/malston/diego-capacity-analyzer --skill vsphere-architect

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert guidance for architecting scalable vSphere capacity, resource management, and performance design for enterprise environments.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Capacity planning and architecture for large ESXi clusters, DRs, HA, storage design, and networking
  • Guidance for best-practice configurations covering CPU oversubscription, memory management, vNUMA, and storage patterns
  • Use Case: Imagine you are sizing a 5-host vSphere cluster for 200 VMs, and you need a high-level design that balances performance and density.

Quick Start

Activate the vsphere-architect skill to outline an enterprise vSphere design for capacity, DRs, and storage topology.

Frequently Asked Questions about vsphere-architect

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I architect a vSphere cluster for capacity and performance?▼

Architect vSphere clusters by sizing ESXi hosts, configuring DRS/HA policies, and mapping vSAN storage patterns to balance VM density and performance for large-scale deployments.

What is the best way to plan vSphere capacity for 200 VMs?▼

Plan vSphere capacity for 200 VMs by sizing a multi-host ESXi cluster, calculating CPU oversubscription, managing memory reclamation, and aligning vNUMA boundaries for optimal performance.

How does vNUMA affect vSphere resource management design?▼

vNUMA affects vSphere resource management by dictating memory allocation across physical CPU nodes, requiring careful configuration during VM sizing to prevent performance degradation in large-scale deployments.

Can I use DRS and HA policies to manage CPU oversubscription?▼

Yes, you use DRS and HA policies alongside CPU oversubscription controls to balance compute workloads across ESXi hosts, ensuring cluster resilience and preventing resource starvation.

When do I need vSAN storage patterns for ESXi clustering?▼

You need vSAN storage patterns for ESXi clustering when designing scalable hyperconverged storage architectures that require high availability and integrated policy-driven data placement.

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