vCenter vApp. database
hi we had a query regarding vcenter vapp database. Can i create snapshot of vcenter vapp?would this snapshot be db app consistent?is quiesing of db done if we take quiesced snapshot? -srini
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esxi5 VM won't start after running out of data drive space
Running esxi5.0.1 with the latest patches. VM is running windows 2008 Server standard, C: = 80GB, D:=200GB Both THIN Provisioned (why is water under the bridge). Anyway, there were two snapshots on...
View ArticleUnity mode opening multiple "windows"
Inside OSX I am able to right click on an icon in the task bar and usually open another instance of it IE two firefox instances. In windows (non unity mode) I am able to do the same thing with many...
View ArticleRe: Vsphere 4.0 VMotion and seperate VLANs
Hi,i didn't tried yet, i do it out of hours and let you know. thank you,
View ArticleRe: Slow write perf-only in vmware
You have some throttling somewhere.. I suspect one or more interfaces on the ESX host isn't a 1G, it looks like a Fast Ethernet.. I would trace ALL network connections from ESX host, verify those NICs...
View Articleservice console missing
The service console is missing on one of the esx 4.1 servers. In DCUI the only option available is restart management network. We have tried to recreate the SC and vSwitch0 by command line but that is...
View ArticleActive Directory Groups
Hello, With my logon belonging to the ESX Admins group, I have Administrator rights to the ESXi server.However, if my logon also belongs to another group and I add this group to the ESXi server, if...
View ArticleRe: VDP backup jobs hung at 92%
I opened a case and after a week of trying different solutions we doubled the memory on the appliance. vDP now actually completes (about 35 guests) without errors. This has been consistent for 5 days...
View ArticleRe: esxi5 VM won't start after running out of data drive space
If you are *SURE* those snapshots are deleted (committed) from ESX you can delete them manually, by deleting ONLY the snapshot files don't touch the original *.VMDK files or you will delete your VM....
View ArticleRe: vCenter vApp. database
You can create snapshot, it will be crash consistent, and the DB will quiesce provided you have up to date VMware tools in that VM.
View ArticleRe: Slow write perf-only in vmware
Just checked over the network settings and the VM that is currently running on the datastore shows 1gig internally. All hosts report 1g full on all nics (each host has 4 nics. 2 broadcom onboard and an...
View ArticleRe: workstation 8 unable to install vmware tools in ubuntu 12.04
it appears I do not have vmware tools in vmware 8 where can they be downloaded?
View ArticleRe: setMetadataStringEntry
Hello UofS,it seems like setting metadate from vCo is working for you. We are experiencing some problems when setting metadata. vCloud director returns "HTTP method not allowed; majorErrorCode=405;...
View ArticleRe: VCAP-DCA4 Results delay...
Hi Linus/Randy, I am now waiting for my VCAP5-DCA exam result.. Its more than a 15 business days wait since I gave my exam. I have given my exam on Dec 28th 2012. CHAND
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Re: Block Win 7 from the Internet while allowing a Linux VM to use the net
If the Virtual Machine's are configured to use Bridged Networking then you can stop the Host itself from having Internet/Network Connectivity by unchecking all but VMware Bridge Protocol in the Host's...
View ArticleRe: iMac keeps freezing while using Vmware
I just wanted to update the discussion and to thank Avanish321. Disabling 3D accelleration seems to have completely resolved the issue. I never brought it into the Apple store because I really don't...
View ArticleRe: Active Directory Groups
Indeed,As such (and a little bit clunky) - i got around this by explicitly adding my ID with admin-level privileges - by choosing ID rather than group at the admin level even when i was in a group with...
View ArticleRe: service console missing
Looks like you are running ESXi versionYou can enable Local Shell accessSelect Troubelshhoting option - > Enable ESXI shell Then press ALT+F1 you will get the shell prompt and check the issue
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.1 (914609) not manageable anymore
I have an non-productive server (914609) where the vSphere Clients (78xxxx) runs without any problem.Just to be sure I followed your instructions (also André Pett) and upgraded to the new vSphere...
View ArticleRe: setMetadataStringEntry
Is your object input of type adminOrganization ?Is the user allowed to update metadata ?
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