Recompose vapp error in vcloud 5.1 Java SDK
I am trying to recompose a vapp; adding a vm from a template and adding ANY type of network to the instantiation params. I get a generic 'Unable to perform this action. Contact your cloud...
View ArticleWindows 2008 R2 - stuck in reboot loop after Win updates applied
ESXi 5.1 Windows 2008 Server R2 VM Applied normal Win update patch and now stuck in reboot loop(see screen caps attached). Am able to boot to recovery console. Novice(no snapshot! ); and need...
View ArticleESX 3.5 on old SAN to ESXi 5.1 on new SAN
Hi all, Our main office environment is ESXi 5.1 / vCenter 5.1 / shared storage (fiber channel). And we have a remote office that's running 2 hosts on ESX 3.5 with their own shared storage (fiber...
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vCenter Update Manager & vCenter Appliance
I'm pretty new to vCenter I'm using the current vCenter appliance but I would also like to use vCenter Update Manager. Couple of quick questions that I'm hoping you can help answer: 1) Where do I get...
View ArticleReduce size of VM
Hi! I've got two server installations in my vSphere 5.1 enviroment that are 2 TB in size, and I have the well known (ridiculous) issues with taking snapshots. This in turn leads to backup issues, as...
View ArticleHow to install windows 8 on esxi 4.1 ?
Hi I would like to install windows 8 on my current esxi 4.1 environment, of course without success. I receive the error about thatHAL_Initialization_Failed I've found serveral forums that only...
View ArticleESXi 5 Kernel. Is it VMware developed or is it RedHat?
I've recently heard that VMware is no longer in the business of kernel development and has gone back to using some form of a RedHat kernel. Could someone elaborate on this subject? And if possible, it...
View ArticleError Messages in VDP
I have crate Backup Job in vSphere Data Protection 1 VM ... Server 2008 R2 ... 1 thin virtual Disk 40GB ... the Backup Job fails with Error message -> E10055:failed to attach disk Anybody same...
View Articleedit default virtual machine settings
Hi, Is it possible to edit the default "typical" settings displayed when creating a new virtual machine? For example, when I select "new virtual machine" in the inventory, the typical settings would...
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Can't access Update Manager Client Plugin vSphere 5.0
Hi all,I'm trying to get VMware Update Manager Client installed on my vSphere 5.0 server and it just won't show up. - Update Manager is installed, and service is running- Update Manager Client reports...
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Issues installing SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server 2008 R2 (Workstation 9.0)
I am trying to install SQL Server 2012 on a VM with Server 2008 R2 (updated and patched with latest updates). I am using VMWare Workstation 9.0. I am getting the following error message (see image)....
View Articlevmware player 4 opensuse 12 vmware tools problems
using vmware player 4 (on windows host) and trying to install vmware tools in an opensuse 12 guest which uses linux kernel 3.7i still get "vmxnet.c:525:4: error: unknown field" errors when running...
View ArticleHow does the web client find vCenter/SSO
In vSphere 5.1, when I type https://myhost.mycompany.com:9443/vsphere-client/ in my browser, I immediately get an login screen. When I enter my credentials, all work great. I am assuming in this...
View ArticleRAID5 Datastore - Crashed/Blank Data Store
Hey Guys, Question. I have ESXi 4.1 U1 and as it was booting it crashed. (lost power) ever since I was unable to boot into ESXi (says no boot device) but RAID show's OK. So after fighting for a few...
View ArticleError While connecting to the vSphere Profile-Driven Storage Service.
Hi I am getting the "Error While connecting to the vSphere Profile-Driven Storage Service" daily once, even thought my vcenter is working fine. Once i received this message, i will do the "Refresh...
View ArticleVMUG 2013
Коллеги, здравствуйте. Информирую, что 17 мая в Москве собираем первую в этом году встречу сообщества VMware.Мероприятие на целый день, бесплатно для участников, обещает быть интересным - программа тут.
View ArticleOrchestrator with Nexus 1000v
Has anyone leveraged Orchestrator with Nexus 1000v. I was researching workflow integrations and it appears that nexus 1000v has REST capabilities now. I was wondering if it is possible to hook the APIs...
View ArticleWhat is the recommended vNic to use for a 10GB network?
We are on vCenter and ESXi version 5.1 and implementing some new hosts on our new 10GB network. I've noticed that when using the default e1000 vNic on a VM, the speed only registers as 1GB. When...
View ArticleHow to configure Dell Cachecade for ESXi
What's the procedure to configure Dell Cachecade for use with ESXi 5.1? (assuming its supported) I have a Dell 620 with 6 SAS drives and a 200Gb SSD - how can I configure it to boost IO of the VMs...
View ArticleNexus 1000v specify dvport in host profiles
Some of us work in areas where the port profiles are not "open" and things are statically mapped. Without being able to specify a dvport inside of a port profile there is no way I can leverage auto...
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