How to move VM's from 1 host to a new HA Cluster without Datastore access
I just finished setting upa 3 host cluster with a SAN. I have my old (5.1 esxi) host with local storage on the same network but cannot access the SAN from it. I want to migrate or move all the VM's...
View ArticleGuest Customization - HTTP NFC Error
When I turn on Guest Customization for any virtual machine using vCloud Director, I get the following error. Internal Server Error - Unable to start vApp "pegusus". - Unable to start virtual...
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ten maximum vnics on esxi5.1virtual machine
Hello, I have a maximum vnics message reached when I want to add the eleven virtual nic?? is there a limitation?What is wrong?On...
View ArticleVirtual Hardware Upgrade Mess
Has anyone run into issues upgrading vHardware version 4 to 8? The VMWare KB indicates that you can use the batch file vmupgradehelper.bat to save your network configuration but i'm seeing other...
View Articlecertificate error occurs when running software updates
Running build 1140353 on OEL 6.4 x64. Select Help->Software Update Generates an error:Update Server: https://softwareupdate.vmware.com/cds-wsfus-2013-previewProxy Server: noneConnection Status:...
View Articleconfig.vpxd.filter.vmfsFilter
I am trying to configure the Storage Filter in my test lab, I am using vSphere 5.1 in lab. After following the KB LUN filtering mechanism during RDM creation (1010513)Still i am not able to see the...
View ArticleMerging clusters?
I have 2 clusters I am considering merging into 1 cluster. Cluster 1: 10x256GB ram Nehalem boxesCluster 2: 6x512GB ram Westmere boxes(currently in EVC Nehalem to move between clusters) HA is on each...
View ArticleSRM with vCenter Server Appliance 5.1
How do I install SRM with the vCenter Server appliance 5.1? thx
View ArticlevCenter Resource Pool Permissions
My goal is to have a group of users be able to create VMs in a resource pool. Have them test what the need on the VM then if it works as they expect I want to move the VM into another Resource pool...
View ArticleProviding SCSI processor type device to VM's
I bought a FC device which exposes a SCSI process to the clients. I connected that FC device to ESX. On the HBA, I can see that share is coming as a "SCSI processor". But there is no way to provide...
View ArticleNvidia Quadro
I assume that many of you with exictement have read through all news in vSphere 5.1 What cought my eye in View point of view was this: "Improved 3D Graphics Support– (View Only) – hardware...
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vm template clone operation -maximum
is There a limit on how many vms can be cloned from a template simutaneously? I tried doing a clone from powercli and looks like i can only do 8 at a time? how do I force more vm cloning?
View ArticleCan LACP be setup immediately after ESXi install for Management Access?
I have a chassis situation where every node has dual 10Gb. The pair of chassis network switches are a vLAG pair and the pair of internal ports for each node are set to dynamic LACP. So when any host...
View ArticleQuerying the vCenter Database....
This might be a little out of the box but, does anyone know how to query the vCenter DB and return the "Attributes" from within the "Annotations"?There were custom fields added in the annotations but...
View ArticleCurious svmotion result
I am in the process of migrating a bunch of VMs off old VMFS3 luns onto newly provisioned VMFS5 luns - we have about 500 to do and so far every one of the 100+ we've done has been fine. Last night I...
View ArticleUse All Displays In Full Screen will only clone, not extend
I upgraded to the July Tech Preview when prompted last week. Prior to the update, I had dual screen working in two different Windows 7 VMs. Since the update, setting View, Use All Displays In Full...
View ArticleAD Plugin for VMWare Orchestrator
Hi All,Long Time Trawler, first time poster. I am working on self service provisioning workflows for my company. I am trying to use the AD Plugin to Let me Delete a Computer Account From AD. I have...
View ArticleMixed host in same VC
Hi, I have ESXi 4 and 5 is managed by vCenter 5 , It there any issues on the functionality ? Possible to use all the features are available in vSphere 5 ? Thanks
View Articledoes not detect windows 8.1 for easy install
I am sure you already have realized this.Vmware Workstation version 1140354 does not detect windows 8.1 x86 tech preview iso for easy install.
View ArticleDesktops keeping name and ip address
Didn't know were to place this question, but figured it has something to do with the network.I Have a request for a pool to be floating and the program they use will need to keep the same desktop name...
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