Does Vcenter VUM downgrade new drivers on Host update?
Hello, I know when deploying Update 1 or Update 2, etc via the command line with VIB installs, you can control whether Update 1 will downgrade or keep newer drivers, such as Nic,HBA, etc. I am...
View ArticleUpgrade to 5.1 U1A Fails
Upgraded SSO Successfully (dedicated server)Upgraded Inventory Service Successfully (dedicated server)Upgrading vCenter Server fails. As per the logs, error indicates "SSO Registration tool failed...
View ArticleVM MSCS guest cluster and esxi upgrade
Hi I am upgrading to ESXi 5.0 from ESX 4. It is 4 node esx cluster. And, there are some MSCS guest VM cluster running on these esx hosts with RDMs attached. I just need to confirm the steps as given...
View ArticleBooting from EMC VNX5300
All: I have a IBM H series Chassis with HS23 blades. I have created the storage pool and the LUN for the EXSI hosts to boot from. I am now at the part ready to load EXSI onto the SAN to boot from it. I...
View ArticlevSphere ESXi 5.1 (free) Installation Error
I'm attempting to install vSphere ESXi 5.1 (free version) from a USB thumb drive as this computer doesn't have a CD/DVD drive. I've created a bootable USB drive, copied the ISO to it and configured my...
View ArticleVMware vSphere Essentials Kit for 3 hosts (with or without subscription?)
Hello,I want to buy "VMware vSphere Essentials Kit for 3 hosts" it is sufficient that I purchase the license or I need to buy the subscription of 1 year, 3 years or more packages for support?What is...
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Check my management network configuration please?
I'm trying to work out the settings outlined in this yellow-bricks article, but i'm not sure i've got it right;http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2011/03/22/esxi-management-network-resiliency/I have two...
View ArticleInstalling esxi 5.1 on a virtual machine on esxi 5.1, getting "VMWare...
Hi, I am trying to install a ESXi server on a virtual machine in a vSphere 5.1 environment, but keep getting the purple screen with "VMWare requires the Execute Disable/No Execute CPU feature to be...
View ArticlevSphere Update Manager 5.1 fails to start after fresh install
vSphere 5.1trying to install VUM on Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 with vCenter 5.1 and SQL 2008 R2 Express. First installation finished but the process crashes instantly. The VMware vSphere Update Manager...
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Unable to connect to vSphere via vSphere Client
I just finished installed/configured VMware Hypervisor 5.1.0 on HP Proliant DL380 G7 server. Below is the error I got when connecting to the host via vSphere Client:In the hypervisor Network Adapters,...
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Can't get vsphere eval license key
Folks, I successfully registered for an evaluation of vSphere with Operations Management and got my "VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite 5.7" license key. When I try to apply this key to my...
View ArticleWindows 2008 R2 Managed Service accounts and VSphere question
Hello all Have been lurking around here for awhile, as I do my research for a vCenter build. I have a question and would like some of the veterans input on the subject. I will be running my vSphere...
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Managing ESXi 5.0 licenses during multiple host replacements
I have six Enterprise licensed hosts running presently and six more new ones I'm building to replace them (one for one). What options do I have in terms of transferring the licenses from old to new...
View ArticleUpgrade from ESXi 4.0 to 5.1 update 1 Failed
This weekend I was upgrading my 3 host servers from ESXi 4.0 to 5.1 update 1 (I do have vmware essentials). The first two upgraded without problems. The last one failed. These servers all have the...
View ArticleUpgrading from ESXi 5.0 to ESXi 5.0 Update 2
Hi everyone! I have a doubt regarding an upgrade of ESXi 5.0 to ESXi 5.0U2. It is necessary to update vCenter Server when update ESXi 5.0 to ESXiU2? If you want to know. I have 3 host with ESXi 5.0...
View ArticleSSO Upgrade Error
Hi!We have:1. 2 SSO in multisite mode2. 2 vCenter Server 5.1.0b3. Linked Mode4. SRMEverything works perfectly, no any mistakes.In attempt to execute updating SSO to build vCenter Server 5.1 Update 1a...
View ArticlevCenters 5.1U1a upgrade question
Hi , We have five vCenters and all are registered in same SSO Server. Now want to upgrade my vCenters from 5.1 to 5.1 U1a. What was procedure. Is it possible do upgrade one by one?Below plan...
View ArticleUpgrade from 4.1 to 5.1 esxi handle 2 verisons of hosts?
That's pretty much my question, I've been tasked with upgrading our VMWare from 4.1 to 5.1, once done can 5.1 still manage my 4.1 hosts? I would like to move VM's from one host, upgrade, then move Vm's...
View ArticleUpgrade Architecture RFC: View, vCenter, vCSA
I am planning an upgrade and overall architecture change in my environment and requesting the experience and knowledge of other skilled admins to make sure my thoughts and design makes sense. Here is...
View Articleis there a maximum speed limit on a vmxnet3 adapter?
hi all, I was doing some testing on the throughput of our vSwitches and I'm only getting 1Gbits/s throughput from a VM on the same vSwitch. Both clients are using vmxnet3 network adapters, is there...
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