Default Gateway changing when configured from DCUI
Hi Community, We have a couple of re-purposed ESXi 4.1 hosts. They were moved from one blade server chassis to another to be put into service for another project. We are re-configuring them (re-IPing)...
View ArticleUrgent - VM Will not power on
Have a single ESXi Host 5.0 and 3 VMs. Local Storage is a RAID-1 datastore, 553 GB with 256 GB free. The Database Server VM will not power on - getting a message of "Virtual machine disks...
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Trying to install VMware-Workstation-Full-e.x.p-1245816.x86_64.bundle hangs
Trying to install VMware-Workstation-Full-e.x.p-1245816.x86_64.bundle hangs on Ubuntu 12.04.1 after printing "Extracting VMware Installer...done." CPU goes up to 100%. nothing happens any more...
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Newer IBM servers not vMotion compatible despite identical CPUs
I just installed a new HS22V blade, identical to a pack of others installed about a year ago. CPUs are identical, UEFI version is identical, Processor Settings in the firmware are identical. Still...
View ArticleVSA network configuration with remote VCenter Server
Hi guys! I have 3 ESXi hosts in a datacenter and a VCenter Server at my office. My 3 ESXi hosts has public ip on the managment ports and added to the VCenter Server. I'm about to install VSA now but...
View ArticleTech preview module configuration fails on Fedora 19 host /...
I have an Asus laptop (Intel Sandy Bridge i5 CPU) running Fedora 19. The tech preview installed successfully, but the module configuration step fails. I ran "vmware-modconfig --console --install-all"...
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blues screen -install 8.1 enterprise-
JULY preview Workstation.New 8.1 Enterprise: Windows 8.1 Enterprise Preview Now Availableblue screen...
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Issue with the management network
Hi, i have a question about the management network and the restart process of it. I have a cluster with a few esxi 5 upd hosts, all running the same version. I have created a vSwithch and assigned...
View ArticleAfter vCenter Update no Connection to vCenter Infra
Hi, after my update to vCenter Version 5.1 u1 i recieve the following error Message in the WebClient: "Error while retrieving data from Infrastructure Navigator Server" The Server is up and running. Is...
View ArticleUpgraded to Build 1245816 on Linux host
Host: OpenSuSE 12.2Upgrade went fine, but contrary to the documentation, despite have an existing licence, it installed as a 30 day eval. Also unlike documentation, Windows drivers in VMTools appear to...
View ArticleWhat is happening behind the scenes, when you run a Test Recovery Plan,...
It has always bugging me to know what really happens when you run a Test recovery plan, a Planned Migration and an Unplanned Failover. Appreciate if someone could shed me some light on what does really...
View Articlehow to access vcloud VM from oustside vcloud without direct connection
Is there a way to access a vcloud VM from outside of the vcloud environments WITHOUT requiring a direct connection IP? For example, if I want to RDP to a vcloud VM, or access a website that is hosted...
View ArticleIssue installing DELL MEM pack on ESXi 4.1
Hello, I am having an issue with one of the ESXi 4.1 host when I try and install the DELL MEM pack for EqualLogic. Error: Installing packages: cross_oe.....
View ArticleCan someone suggest me a method to automate ESXi install
As a part of my daily activities, I do get tasks frequently to install ESXi OS on multiple servers..Can some one suggest me a method to accomplish same.
View Articlenoob question about virtual hardware, pls help
I have a problem. I have a system with vmware not made by me but now i have to take control of it and make backups of machines. I want to buy vsphere essentials and veeam essentials. Today i have read...
View ArticleStarting down the VCAP DCA road...
Well I've decided to go for the VCAP series of certs. I have both vcp 4 and 5 and have been working w/ VMware for last 5-6 years now. I have read Lowe's book Master Vsphere 5, setup my own lab at home...
View Articlepvscsi with esxi5.1
Hi, reading tha KB about a pvscsi and my doubt is: why don't use it as the default/raccomended controller for all the win VM?
View ArticleFast question about backups
I have already made this question on another forum but I did not received an answer. I have seen that here there is a really nice and polite community, so i will try here too. I have to make a backup...
View ArticleSecurity Server Red and states Unknown
I had a problem with SSL certificates previously but now that I have that resolved i have the Security Server section in system health red and it doesn't even say the security server name it just says...
View ArticleVMRC plugin and Thinapp Factory
No matter what combination I try, I can not get the vmrc plug-in to be recognized and used. I have tried: IE9 and IE10, Tried installing the plug-in presented when accessing a console on my vcenter...
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