Cannot mount Debian NFS to esxi 5.1 - Please Help
I have tried everything. I am extremely frustrated on how to get past this beginner step... Idea was, setup a debian box for nfs and use the nfs share as a datastore in esxi. install debian, setup...
View ArticleRe: Windows/Linux VM Licensing
Hello Guys How does the VM licensing works in the vmware environment. The windows will provide (sell to the companies) a single license key (OEM) and it will say u can deploy 300 windows machines with...
View ArticleESXi and EqualLogic - File Server Connection
I'm sure this is a simple question, but I can't seem to wrap my mind around how to approach this. I want to create a Server 2003 VM with the OS on .vmdk using one of the Datastores. Then connect to a...
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vSphere Client console displays connecting from local network, but not when...
The EXSi 5.1 server I'm trying to connect to is found on local IP 10.42.10.20, and I've got an SSH tunnel set up 127.0.0.1:902 -> 10.42.10.20:902. I'm able to access the console fine while I'm on...
View ArticleESXi 5.1 on Dell PowerEdge R710
Hi, I'm on task to install ESXi 5.1 on 6 new Dell PowerEdge R710 servers. I downloaded the .iso's for ESXi and vCenter as soon as they became availablebut I've recently been told that those .iso's will...
View ArticleHow do I add an ISO to the datastore?
How do I add an ISO to the datastore? It wont let me browse to the ISO.
View Article5.0 Update 01 = all VIBs Skipped
Hi.I followed the instructions here...http://communities.vmware.com/people/vmroyale/blog/2011/09/15/updating-esxi-5--single-use-esxcli-how-to I installed VMware vSphere CLI 5.0 When I got to step 10,...
View Articleesxi 5.1, LSI 9211-8i (m1015) - random disconnects (dead or error)
Doesn't workESXi 5.1 > HBA (LSI 9211-8i IT P14 firmware/IBM M1015) > 1x SAS2 200GB SSD WorksESXi 5.1 > HBA (LSI 1064e) > 1x SAS2 200GB SSD Problem"Dead or Error" on everything...
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Can't increase Datastore capacity VMFS 5.54
Hi, I added more Disks to my raid set 10 expanded the logical volume,size is available and can be seen by esxi, but cannot select lun to expand the datastore.see screenshot Could it be that increase...
View Articlevt-d enabled Ivy Bridge motherboard recommendations
I'm finding it difficult to find solid information about vt-d support on IB boards and was hoping the community could confirm/deny support on the current offerings. The only manufactuer I've seen that...
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ESX5.1 immature: Converter and VMwareTools problems
I probably made a huge mistake in upgrading an ESX5.0 host to 5.1 as I encounter several problems:- Standalone converter 5.0 crashes as soon as the ESX5.1 host is selected as target (it was running...
View ArticleWindows 7 install hangs over NFS
Hi folks, I'm new to ESXi. I've installed 5.1, along with the network driver, on a 2011 Mac mini. The first thing I did was setup a NFS share in my synology DS412+ and added it as a datastore. I then...
View ArticleHo to migrate VMs from VMware Server 2.0 to VMware ESXi 5?
Hi, I have a server running VMware server 2.0 and carrying a dozen of VMs.Currently we purchased VMware ESXi and I need to migrate all this stuff to the new environment.I tried to use VMware vCenter...
View ArticlePhysical RDM and Virtual RDM
Hi Everyone, I have been hearing and studying about these two.But can someone help me out with the practical applications of both these RDMs?Like which one to choose when. Thanks.
View ArticlevSphere Web Client : Not all VMs showing in a ressource pool.
Hi, In vSphere Web Client, when I expand a ressource pool, the grey arrow in front of "(33) Virtual Machines" goes from right to down, but no VM shows up under this label. I have to double clic on a VM...
View ArticleDvSwitch question
Hi We run a private cloud which currently runs on ESXi4.1 on standard vSwitches. We are about to add a new cluster which will run ESX5 and we hope to make the transition to dvSwitches. The cloud is...
View ArticleFile Server Backup
Hello All, We have two esx host and one physical vCenter server which also has backup console (Commvault), one of the host have file server with approx data 1.5 TB. which is stored in Storage box.The...
View ArticleCambio de gateway de Service Console al activar Vmotion
Hola a todos Tengo una duda que me gustaría que me resolvierais. Estoy trabajando con la versión de ESXi5 y he probado la configuración de vmotion.Explico en un principio como está configurado:-...
View ArticleWhy not compatible for upgrade?
We're planning to migrate our ESXi hosts from 5.0, to 5.1. Four of our hosts are on the compability list, but the last one, a HP Proliant DL380G5, isn't.Is there any way I can find out the reason...
View ArticleMissing usb on boot - MacPro 4,1
Hi, Just installed ESXi 5.1 on a MacPro and it worked great. Now i'm trying to install some OS on VM. First i tried install iso's that came with ESXi 5.1 installation, didn't work. Then i uploaded...
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