ESXi 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 ArticleHow to export/import Labmanager library configuration to vcloud
Hi all Has anyone done this?Export a labmanager 4 library configurations and then import to vcloud director 5.1.Could someone explain how we can do these tasks the best way between our 2 environments?...
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 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...
View ArticleExport Patch Scan Template
I have VMware protect in one enviorment and am creating a new one in different enviornment. Is there a way to export a template I made?
View ArticleExport/Import VM Folder Structure to new vCenter
Afternoon, We are building a new vCenter 5.1 Environment. Want to duplicate the VM Folder structure from the 4.1 vCenter (Folders under INVENTORY>VMs and TEMPLATES). All we need are the folders...
View ArticleUpdating vCenter Server Appliance 5.1 to 5.1 U1 fails
Waited about an hour after it started installing... still not up. Wen into the updatecli.log, and see that there's an error constantly repeating... any clues? ./etc/init.d/vami-sfcb: line 238: 7385...
View ArticleESXi 5.1 - can't boot new VM from OS disc
I'm trying to boot off a Server 2012 DVD to install a new VM. I am using the host DVD-RW drive. I can attach the drive to an existing VM and browse the DVD (it's not the drive) and I tested the...
View ArticleVMWare Essentials Kit Backup possibilities?
Hello, We have a very small system with VMware Essentials. 1 host (no vcenter installed)1 virtual server2 virtual pc's How can we do cost effective backups in case of disaster?Should we use Acronis?...
View ArticlePerformance Management Methodology
In VMware's document they refer to "performance management methology" in context of vCOPS. I would like to get a fuller explanation of what is "performance management methodology". Is there a good...
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