Tried VMWare Preview Crashed now cannot install previous real version...
Hi there, OK so I tried the trial version of the upcoming VMware, it crashed my machine. No big deal did system clean etc. and now cannot reinstall licenced 9.02 version I get a message...
View ArticleUpdated tools, now cant change settings
Ok first some prerequisites: Linux Mint 15 x86_64, VMplayer 5.0.2, Vmware-tools 9.2.3. Updated vmware tools using root. Wouldn't let me do it via my user (which btw is an administrator) Now when I load...
View ArticleShared Datastore (iSCSI / LUN)
Hello, Here is my setup: 3 x HP DL380p2 x Netgear ReadyData SANs (21TB Each) I have ESXi installed on each server and have vCenter running and working. What i want to do is create a datastore on each...
View ArticleDatastore Clusters
Quick questions about Datastore Clusters... We have the vSphere Essentials Plus, this doesn't include DRS.Is there any point in having a Datastore Cluster? We have 2 SANs and I would like to put the...
View ArticleIs anyone using email alerts in the custom UI (vCenter Operations Manager...
The documentation and examples are a little light on how to do alert filters and templates. We have a set of critical applications that we are generating alerts on a dynamic threshold KPI using a...
View ArticleBackup of embedded database
How are peopling backing up the embedded database in the replication appliance? And a slightly related question, how can I migrate from the embedded database to an external SQL server database?...
View ArticleCustom validation in vSphere Web Client
Hi everyone, I have a question about the workflow execution in vSphere Web Client. I'd like to use it to run my workflows, which works fine actually, except for the input fields with custom...
View ArticleStorage DRS and initial placement
Hi community! If I turn on the Fully Automated setting on a Datastore Cluster using SDRS- Will SDRS always run? I don't want it to run the moment I turn it on and I have no SDRS Scheduling...
View ArticleSRM 5.1 vSphere Replication History
I have about 14 VMs using SRM 5.1 VR and the majority have RPO violations at least once a day. Does anyone know of a way to see the replication history for a specific VM other than Events? 3rd party...
View ArticleWhen connecting to Citrix desktop, mouse focus goes haywire
When connecting within VMware fusion (latest version) to a Citrix desktop using varying versions of Citrix Receiver, mouse begins working OK, but if you mouse outside of the Window, then back in -...
View ArticleEnabling Script Plug-InSupport in the vSphere Web Client
Can someone tell me the correct way to enabling script Plug-InSupport in the vSphere Web Client? I am confused because there are different steps mentioned in different sources. Programming guide...
View ArticlevSphere replication error: datastore is not accessible for VR server "nombre...
Implemente la funsionalidad de vSphere Replicacion, los ESXi estan en la version 5.1, al igual que el vCenter. El sitio1 es el que tiene el vCenter y a este se le agrego el host del sitio2, los cuale...
View Articlecustomization specifications manager run once
I need to delete some registry keys from the registry when vCenter customize the vm. Would I use the run once command and put in the command line something like regedit /s /d...
View ArticleHow to use second router for Virtual Server?
Hey guys. I've got a basic setup at home. ISP to ISP-Router and to my host pc. I want to be able to separate my home network from my virtual network. I've got a second cisco router (WRT320N). I also...
View ArticleUSB 3 device lockup still happens
In 5.0.3 and in the TP, if I plug a USB 3 drive into the host, I get the prompt to 'connect to VM or connect to host'. Then if I pick the host, the dialog goes away, and the drive never appears -...
View ArticleCannot SSH into host with right password for root or other accounts
I've banged my head on this one for several hours. No matter what, I cannot SSH from any other machines on the same local network using the root password or any other new users I've created. This is...
View ArticleNesting ESXI 5.1 on a ESX 4.1 host
Hi guys, One the nested ESXI 5.1, I can not start up a 64 bits O/S. Error: This virtual machine is configured for 64-bit guest operating systems. However, 64-bit operation is not possible.This host...
View ArticleDisable Lion Full Screen Mode
Is it possible to disable Fusion's use of OSX's full screen mode, and go back to the way it was in SL, or am I SoL? (har har) I absolutly hate full screen mode. That goes double for fusion's use of it....
View ArticleVMWare doesn't start after kernel update
Hello, I've just updated my kernel to 3.10.0-997-generic. After that VMWare Player doesn't start anymore.I've tried to run patches and different solutions I found in google, but it didn't worked yet....
View ArticleViewing Contents of an Image Profile
I'm using Image Builder CLI and I have just attempted to add a software package to an image profile. How can I view a list of all the software packages that are part of an image profile? The command I...
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