5.0 to 5.1 SQL Question
I am attempting to upgrade my vCenter from 5.0 to 5.1. We currently run the embedded SQL Express database but because we anticipate going well beyond 60 VMs on our 4 hosts, I installed SQL 2008...
View ArticleVMWare Fusion 5 Freezing in Macbook Air MacBookAir6,2 (mid 2013)
Here is my system information: Model Name: MacBook Air Model Identifier: MacBookAir6,2 Processor Name: Intel Core i7 Processor Speed: 1.7 GHz Number of Processors: 1 Total Number of Cores: 2...
View ArticleRe-Install OS on a VM
One of our Virtual Machine operating system (i.e. Windows 2008) was corrupted. So i want to re-install that OS on the VM. So by attaching a Win 2008 ISO i plan to re-install the OS and format the C:\...
View ArticleVcenterServerアプライアンスでIPの設定が出来ない。
お世話になっております。vCenterSeverアプライアンス5.1.0をEsxi5.1上のホストに展開し、起動したところ、IPアドレスが0.0.0.0になってしまい、Webでアクセスできません。起動シーケンスを見てみるとDHCPでIPアドレスを取得する所でエラーになっている模様です。尚、Esxi5.1のホストは固定IPを振っています。...
View Articlecannot connect to vcenter
When I open up powercli, I cannot connect to the vcenter. It keeps coming back with a login box and when i enter my domain credentials, it says invalid username or password. username is valis and not...
View ArticleWhat is Runtime Name
I have just installed vSphere 4.0 and VC 4.0. I have noticed something called Runtime Name. I have tried to figure out what that means but without luck. Can anyone explain what vmhba2:C0:T3:L0...
View Articleconcurrent recoveries
Hi, From the VMware KB: Operational Limits for SRM 5.1 and vSphere Replication 5.1 we found that there are some limitation from the SRM Can anyone tell me, what is the meaning of "Concurrent...
View ArticleHardware Compatiblity Guide for Workstations?
I have a client who needs a server operating system for an application. I don't think he needs an $1,800 server. A high quality workstation that supports ESXi will do fine.Can someone tell me where the...
View ArticleCan we mange Vsphere 5.1 across sites with a single VC (Both the Vsphere 5.1...
Can we mange Vsphere 5.1 across sites with a single VC (Both the Vsphere 5.1 are present on different DC across WAN)
View ArticleAppear to have poor storage performance. Best test(s) to confirm?
I am not certain, but I think that I am having performance issues with my storage array. My current environment consists of 2 Dell R510's as my ESXi hosts, and an Equallogic PS6100XV. My data-store...
View ArticleRHEL 8.0 kernel 2.4.18-14smp 3gb ram issue
Hi Everyone, A bit stumped here. We have a 32 bit OS, RHEL 8.0 kernel 2.4.18-14smp, stuck on 3gb total memory when I have allocated 5gb to the VM.Hearing that it's a VMware issue, then another guy says...
View ArticlevCenter deployment - can vCenter server be installed on a vm managed by itself?
I have 2 servers inside a single LAN with esxi hypervisors installed on them. Now I want to deploy a vCenter Server to manage these hosts. Can I install vCenter on one of the vms located on one of the...
View ArticleHow can I enforce password maximum age for ESXi 4.1 Server(force to change...
How can I enforce password maximum age for ESXi 4.1 Server(force to change after xx days)
View ArticlevCAC Plugin for vCO - retrieve custom properties
Hi, I've installed the vCAC plugin in the Orchestrator and I'm trying to retrieve information from a vCAC:VirtualMachine Object. Does anyone know how can I retrieve from this object custom properties...
View ArticleReset NTP Service on all hosts
Hi all. I've been in IT for almost thirty years, and people are always telling me I should learn "language X." They tell me it will save me time and aggrivation. Of course, the latest is Powershell,...
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Unallocated Disc Space after importing Boot Camp Partition
Hey! After importing my Boot Camp Partition into Fusion 5, I have the problem that I can see some unallocated Disc Space in Volume Management for the Volume 0. (See Pic) I figured out that this was...
View ArticleQ: how to recreate "Host Memory Status" alarm
Hello, Simple question:I've accidentally altered the "Host Memory Status" alarm, and I'd like to put it back the way it was. Can someone post what the default alarm should have under General, Triggers...
View ArticlevSphere Cluster Deployment
Hi All, I am looking for some advice, I am looking to fully automate a cluster deployment, the steps are roughly: 1) Deploy first ESXi host from bare metal (boot from SAN).2) Deploy VM, install OS...
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Cannot add datastore
Hi all,I keep getting an error when I go to add a datastore. I get this error weather I use the web client or the cli.It says that it faisl, the data store cannot be found. I've tried a couple of...
View ArticleError configuring NTP
Hi. I want to configure the ESX hosts to query an NTP server to get the time. However, I end up getting an error message while trying to run the service via the vSphere Client.Aufruf von...
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