vCenter Server Appliance "Start" is grayed out
I have configured the database (embedded) and the network (static), but I can't start the server because the START button is grayed out. Anybody know why?
View ArticleESXi 5, logging into console
I need to get to the shell on an ESXi 5 server to turn off Netqueue, since it's hosing up this machine for some reason. I turned on the shell and the service is running. I also have Direct Console UI...
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ESXi 5.1: vmsvc warning guestinfo RecordRoutingInfo: Unable to collect IPv4...
Hi, we have two RHEL6.3 VMs which need 15 minutes to boot!The problem happens when starting the network interfaces in vmsvc. Host: ESXi 5.1, latest 5.1 tools from repo installed, two vmxnet3 interfaces...
View Articlehosts disconnect from vCenter Server 5.1.0 Build 947673 and appear as not...
I've got a very odd installation, it's been stable for 6 months, I'm not sure if this is conciendence after implementing VDP, but now after 45 seconds, the ESXi 5.1.0 Build 799733 hosts disconnect from...
View Articlehow to upgrade vm version to 9?
I've recently upgraded to 5.1.0a. All my VMs say they're at VM Version 7. I see no where, that I can upgrade to version 9. Can someone tell me where to go to do this. Are there many benefits to...
View ArticleMoving esx hosts from one vCenter to another
hi, i'm running vCenter on one pc, for some reason i'm moving vCenter to window 2008. problem was, i disconnected the hosts from old vCenter via vSphere, but when i add the host to new vCenter with...
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VMCrash ESXI5 on HP DL380 Gen8
Morning Buys and Girls .. First time poster, long time reader, you guys have got me out of some scrapes so thanks in advance ! I have a VM Server Esx v5 running on a HP Gen8 DL380 .. all was working...
View ArticleeSATA card recommendation?
Happy New Year! I need a PCI-e eSATA card for an Apple Xserve that I'm running ESXi on and was hoping for some suggestions for which card to get. Thanks, in advance.
View ArticleBacking up a bootable usb drive
Hi, I have a few servers that boots ESXi from bootable usb sticks, and am trying to make a 1:1 clone of them in case the original usbs fail. I have tried WinImage to extract the image and restoring it...
View ArticleLicense - Evaluation Mode Expiration
I can continue using ESXi 5.1 after 60 days of evaluation? I thought it was free and now it gives me more access. Says the license has expired and I can no longer access. How to Upgrade?
View ArticleDatastore Folders are empty
Hi,I recently had to do a reinstall of ESXI 5 due to a server fault on a Dell R320. I chose the option to install the software (rather than upgrade it) but to preserve the datastore. The server now...
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Marvell 88E8056 PCIe on ESXi 5
Hi, I'm pretty new to VMWare and started to test ESXi 5. I've got a couple of onboard Marvell 88E8056 NIC's which is not detected. I've done a search for the topic, and I do find a lot of information...
View ArticlePurple Screen of death on ESXI 5.1 and 5.0U1
Hello to everyone.I have a problem with my ESXI server. I am getting purple screen of death on my host. If anyone can help I will be very grateful. I am beginner in VMware software so any help is...
View ArticleVM Guest HDD Size
HI All, I have few Servers create with 100 GB for Windows 2008R2 servers. And add another Data drive with 100GB. Both are in same LUN.i need to setup DR and need to replicate the Storage. i'm going...
View ArticleSlow VMXNET3 performance on 10gig connection
I have an ESXi server with an Intel X520-DA2 10 gig adapter in it. It has an iSCSI data store connected over one port and VM traffic over the other port. The iSCSI speed just couldn't be better but the...
View Articlecustom quiescing scripts in debian guest VM
hi experts, i need to backup running sql before trying to take VM snapshot. i followed steps mentioned in http://www.hiperlogic.com/blog/?p=803and created files under /usr/sbin/pre-freeze-script...
View ArticleCan you expand a local raid set?
I am thinking of expanding my local raid set on my hp dl380 esxi 5.0 host? Currently 12 x 144GB drives adding 4 x 144GB more. Is there a way for me to add four additional drives to my Raid6 array?
View ArticlevSphere Client freezes when trying to control VM
I have a Dell Precision T5500 running ESXi 5.0. It has two Intel Xeon E5507 CPU's and 8 GB Ram. Whilst running just one VM which is setup to have 4 cores and 2GB of Ram I find that if I click off...
View ArticleChanging config save frequency in 5.1
I've read that by default ESXi 5.1 saves it's config to disk every 10 minutes by default. I'm running off a USB memory stick so would like to lower the frequency of this, especially as the config isn't...
View ArticleProblem starting Virtual Machines after upgrade 4.0 --> 5.1
Hi guys, Recently I upgrade my ESXi box from 4.0 to 5.1.After some vague problems (see: http://communities.vmware.com/message/2179808#2179808 ) the server seems to be running stable now.This morning I...
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