VM Workstation 9 Networking & Late Model Windows OSes (7, 2008 R2, 2012)
Hi all, New to posting here. Having a real issue with Late Model Windows OSes (like 7, 2008 R2, 2012) where I can NOT have more than two VM's with network connectivity. Meaning if I have two guests...
View Article5.0 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 Articlefailed to start disk migration
I am try to storage vmotion a VM. The VM has RDMs. When attempting to do so.... "a general system error occurred: failed to start disk migration" any ideas?
View ArticleESXi 5.1 U1 failed to install on Supermicro X10SLL-F motherboard
Hi, I tried to get ESXi 5.1 U1 up and running on my new homeserver. The server runs a Supermicro X10SLL-F Motherboard which is equipped with two network Controllers ( 1x Intel® i217LM & 1x Intel®...
View ArticleHow to migrate SQL database express addition to SQL Enterprise addition
Hello All, We have installed vCenter server with default SQl data base...Right now database showing full because we had almost 15 esxi servers top of that 120 VM's are installed. so i...
View ArticleProblem with multi connections on iSCSI Target
Hi there, i'm running into a problem with my Synology DiskStation and vSphere 5.1. I created a LUN on my Synology and set up an iSCSI Target with multiple connections allowed!While having only one ESXi...
View ArticleESXi "Redundacy" What happens if a host fails? Can I remount the datastore on...
I just started with a new company and am trying to move them to a virtual environment for redundancy. It is a 365/24/7 facility so HA would be very nice. However, I have to demonstrate the technology...
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 ArticleProblem running OVF Tool 3.0.1 on Mac (Locale initialization failed)
There is unfortunately a bug in OVF Tool 3.0.1 on Mac that causes OVF Tool not to work if the current directory is not the same as the installation directory! For example, if you have made a symbolic...
View ArticleExport Compliance Reports
We are looking to get a report of missing patches and such from our hosts. I found this document from bbambalova, and wanted to see if anyone could assist me with it. From what I can tell, right now...
View ArticleVCAP-DCD 5 passed!
Today I've passed the VCAP-DCD 5! I scheduled exam few days ago (on Friday) so I didnt have much time to prepare but I've passed! I was forced to try to pass that exam (the VMware partner level...
View Articleperipherals help!
On our parent image (gold image) we have installed 3 devices, the parent image see's them just fine. When we make a pool out of this gold image, and connect to it using a Dell P25, it can sometimes...
View ArticleSRM and NLB
Can anyone tell me that SRM 5.1 support the IP Injection of Microsoft NLB. Because I am getting the error while injecting the IP on NLB Machines. Primary Site vCenter 5.0SRM 5.1.1EXSi 4.1 DR Site...
View ArticleView 5.2 - Connection Server Restrictions
I am not sure this is even possible with the limited View cmdlets, I am trying to find the setting for "Connection Server Restrictions" I want to be able to run a script and see what pools are limited...
View ArticleTraining Camp VMware VSphere VCP Training - Warning: Fraud
Hello, I want to make everyone aware of what is going on with the training camp VCP training boot camp program. I was interested in attending their VMware Vsphere 5.1 VCP course because they have one...
View ArticleCloning VM to a separate datacenter
Hey guys, I currently have two ESX servers that are clustered, but the datastores aren't connected to each other. When I clone a VM in the viClient interface, I can choose to clone it to the other...
View ArticleNew Blue Medora Webinar Series on Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Cloud Control...
Continues popular "how to" sessions on BI Publisher and takes a closer look at new VMware management capabilities in the latest update to Enterprise Manager Plugin for VMware. See how increased...
View ArticleDisplaying More than 1000 Events using EventManager
Any way to get this to display more than 1000 events? $begintime = (Get-Date).adddays(-15) $endtime = Get-Date $si=get-view serviceinstance $em= get-view $si.Content.EventManager $EventFilterSpec =...
View ArticleNew Blue Medora Webinar Series on Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Cloud Control...
Continues popular "how to" sessions on BI Publisher and takes a closer look at new VMware management capabilities in the latest update to Enterprise Manager Plugin for VMware. See how increased...
View ArticleVMWare 5.1 Client Software Not Found on Windows 7
I'm a bit puzzled here. I just installed the VMWare vSphere Client 5.1 on my Windows 7 computer. It shows up as installed in my Control Panel list of installed programs. However, when I click VSphere...
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