Re: After upgrade from esx 4.1 to esxi 5.0 I am no long able to ping the host
Without going into details it's hard to say what's causing the issue. Maybe the network issue is just a result of other issues. Anyway, I'd stay with ESXi 4.1 as long as the host is still connected to...
View ArticleRe: Which product for running multiple releases of OS X and Windows?
Each version of the SLA is for that particular version of OS X indeed. In the SLA it discusses what you may and/or may not do with that particular piece of software. However, it does not mention...
View ArticleRe: How to find a VM through MAC only
If you are not specifically looking for a scripted solution, take a look at RVTools (http://www.robware.net/) which give you a complete overview about your environment (including the VMs virtual...
View ArticleRe: VApp Instantiation
Did you ever figure out how to do this? I am attempting to control lease times during vApp creation.
View ArticleRe: Server Fault 'Invalid Argument' - after upgrade to vCenter v5.1
Do you get the same error when you connect directly to the host with the vSphere Client? What database are you using? Are you using the latest Client?
View ArticleRe: Service_Boot_Start error on v2v conversion
You taught me much. Thank you. I didn't realize that v2v means I needed to shut down. This worked with no troubles. Thanks again.
View ArticleRe: VMware virtualcenter server service won't start when backup DC is down
Which version of vCenter Server are you using? If it is 5.1 you can log into the Webclient with the admin@system-domain user and edit the identity source accordingly as described in the documentation...
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Vmware player 5 - problem with bridged connection
Hello Everyone! I am writing to You because I have a quite big problem with bridged network in Vmware player 5.0.2. No matter what I do it just does not want to work. NAT and Host-only options work...
View ArticleHow to virtualize an existing Windows Server?
I have an existing physical server that's running Windows Server 2008. This machine is getting old and we like to toss it away but before we do, instead of reinstalling the Windows server OS and...
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Show approval comments on task details screen in wrapper
I am having issues showing the approval comments on the task details or customer approval details screen in the wrapper. I have added the following line to the task details screen where I want the...
View ArticleRe: vDP - Sick of being a beta tester
Well, can't imagine how somebody can pay money for VDPA. We gave VDP another shot this week and there are still no serious improvements. Below is a list of issues and annoyances we've found during our...
View ArticleRe: After upgrade from esx 4.1 to esxi 5.0 I am no long able to ping the host
I will talk to our networking team tomorrow. If they don't know why, I will down grade to esxi 4.1. Thank you again.
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.1 Update 1 clean install hung at 27%
This probably is your virtual iLO cd drive. Can you disconnect it completly in the iLO screen and try the installation via usb key again? You are basically getting into an APD state during your...
View ArticleRe: How to virtualize an existing Windows Server?
Yes use VMware Standalone COnverter - http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/converter_pubs.html
View Articletwo monitors with a Avocent 4 port dvi kvm Switch
I have two monitors hooked up to a 4 port Avocent DVI KVM switch. One monitor is on port one and the second monitor is on the console connection. This works fine in the physical world of Macs. I have...
View ArticleTile score for partial tile
I have configured 8 partial tiles - basically dropping the exchange VMs from the workload. I had a successful run, but in reading the configuration guide it sounds like I can not get an overall score...
View ArticleRe: VSphere Installation Question
You can look for the drivers needed for the onboard cards straight away and just inject the installation media with the correct driver using image builder, see below for a how-to. Using the vSphere...
View ArticleRe: Realtek 8168 driver broken in esx 5.1
Hey All With 5.1 Update 1, I have a realtek 6168b card working, however the next version of the 8168 the 8168E does not.
View ArticleWindows 7 64-bit guest, performance decreasing over time
Running: VMWare Player 5Host specs:Win 7 64-bit, 12 GB RAM, Core i7 CPU Guest specs:O/S: Win 7 64-bitMemory: 4 GBProcessors: 2HD: 200Gb Preallocated (used to be a dynamically-growing disk - only 50...
View ArticleRe: VApp Instantiation
If you need to set the Lease settings here is some code that we use: int deployLease = 7 * 24 * 60 * 60;int storageLease = 30 * 24 * 60 * 60;InstantiationParamsType instantiationParamsType = new...
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