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When I install ViewAgent on a VM, it does not prompt Connection Server address
Hi, I'm evaluating ESXi 5.1. I setup several VMs in EXSi 5.1; There is also a domain controller;I installed connection server on Windows Server 2008 R2, which is joined to the domain. VM and connection...
View ArticleNeed to remove advanced values from VMX file
Previous administrator elected to harden the VMX files of all VMs to prevent unwanted downtime from individuals installing VMware tools upgrades manually. I agree with him and understand in prior...
View ArticleHorizon Workspace Windows client not syncing all changes
I have to PC's which are connected to a Horizon Workspace server. I did some restructuring in my shared Horizon folder on my desktop PC and changes were synced to Horizon Workspace server. When I...
View ArticleVmWare Update Manager Esx 4.0
Dear All,I'm looking into a Esx 4.0 and I'm proceding to used all apps that I can used with Advanced License ... after Vcenter and HA I have added Update Manager ... after first download patch I have...
View ArticleCan't start VM
Hello *, I want to start a VM as a privileged user but it doesn't work.I have configured a role with the Power On right and when I right-klick on the VM I am able to klick on Power On but then nothing...
View ArticleDomain join failed
Hi All, I've newly setup a esxi5.1 server, however i'm unable to join to our AD. Receiving an error message unable to connect.DNS able to resolve without any issues, Disabled windows and esxi 5.1...
View ArticleImport and Export of vApp
Hi All, Is it possible to export vApp using PowerCLI? We have DR requirement which stats - All vApp created in DC-A should be available in DC-B.As long as place holder vApp's are available we always...
View ArticleRetention Policy query
Hi Folks, I would need your assistance to understand retention policy of VDP.Unfortunately VMware document doesn't explain it so well. I want to backup a VM daily and retain the backup for 14 days....
View ArticleESX 5.0 U2 and VM renames
Aloha, With surpreme joy I discovered that ESX 5.0 U2 supposedly fixed the problem SVMotion no longer synicing display names, folder names and file names. So I upgraded my test system and did a couple...
View ArticleVmxnet3 ghost nic why vmupgradehelper cant be used successfully
I Have 70 vm's that have the vmxnet3 nic. Every time a clone or disaster recovery copy occurs windows 2008r2 redects the nic and the original is ghosted all ip info is lost. I have found the post sp1...
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Locked file on VM
We had an issue last week with a host server that resulted in the guest VMs being removed and re-added to the vCenter inventory. This has worked fine with the exception of 1 VM that seems to have a...
View ArticleFusion 5.0.3. - OSX 10.8.4 - VM's will not start after host was in sleep mode
Hi, I saw that there was similar discussion about this already, but this was about Fusion 4.1.1 and the solution does not work for me as the referred switch does not exist in my .vmx. Workarounds like...
View Articleslow disk speed on win 2003, while fast on win 2008 - esxi 5.0
We have a hp proliant server with 16gb memory and lsi sas 1068e raid controller on it. esxi 5.0there are 4 sata disk connected to the controller and 2 raids 1 createdthere are 2 win 2008 r2 servers...
View ArticleIcons Showing up Different.
Good Morning, afternoon, evening, Currently one of my servers in VSpare are showing up light blue (see through). It still works and nothing is different just don't understand why it looks like this.
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Esxi 5.1 pci passthrough broken
I got a purple screen when I start up a vm with a pci device With Esxi5 was working fine. I tested it with 2 vm on different hosts ( but same hardware) i7 2600 32gb mb: dq67sw What can I try
View ArticleGuestOSIds for different editions.
VMware mentioned different GuestOSids for different OSs with different Editions in below link. But in CreateVM task through vSphere client shows only basic OS names and with OS editions like 'Windows...
View ArticleWindows NETLOGON 5719 at Startup
I am having what appears to be either a networking or guest startup issue with Windows 2008 R2 SP1 guest machines on my VSphere Essentials setup. Configuration is: HP BL460C G7 servers, 72GB RAM, with...
View ArticleSSO installation question
I decided to upgrade my vSphere 4.1 to 5.1 version. So the first step is to install SSO. I precreated required database, created two required users, started installation, entered details and stuck on...
View ArticleSSL Cert
i'm want to put an SSL cert on the gateway, however i can't seem to find the generate CSR, so i can upload it to a SSL cert vendor. i read the documentation and was unable to find where i can generate...
View ArticleHow to enable NPIV?
I cannot find virtual port WWN and node WWN in /proc/scsi/lpfc820/x. The procedure I did:1) In IBM SAN Switch ,create Zone for IBM DS5020 Storage Port WWN and ESX Server FC HBA WWN2) Map LUN to ESX...
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