vSphere Web Client - wrong date/time format?
Hi. In the vSphere Web Client, it seems the dates/times are always displayed in American format (mm/dd/yyyy, h:mm AM/PM) instead of my computer's and my vCenter (Windows) Server's correct...
View ArticleNeed help with my boxes
Hi all, I have 2 servers (all wihteboxes). I have 2 identical server (dual opteron) with 3ware 9550SXU sata raid adapter and 1 server with am adaptec 2410SA sata adapter. Both identical server are on...
View ArticleWhich VMware host system for academic courses
For the past several years, we have taught undergraduate and graduate level operating system courses using VMware virtual machines for project work. For this purpose, we had a dedicated laboratory with...
View ArticleESXi 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 ArticleRecompose vapp error in vcloud 5.1 Java SDK
I am trying to recompose a vapp; adding a vm from a template and adding ANY type of network to the instantiation params. I get a generic 'Unable to perform this action. Contact your cloud...
View ArticleWindows 2008 R2 - stuck in reboot loop after Win updates applied
ESXi 5.1 Windows 2008 Server R2 VM Applied normal Win update patch and now stuck in reboot loop(see screen caps attached). Am able to boot to recovery console. Novice(no snapshot! ); and need...
View ArticleESX 3.5 on old SAN to ESXi 5.1 on new SAN
Hi all, Our main office environment is ESXi 5.1 / vCenter 5.1 / shared storage (fiber channel). And we have a remote office that's running 2 hosts on ESX 3.5 with their own shared storage (fiber...
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vCenter Update Manager & vCenter Appliance
I'm pretty new to vCenter I'm using the current vCenter appliance but I would also like to use vCenter Update Manager. Couple of quick questions that I'm hoping you can help answer: 1) Where do I get...
View ArticleReduce size of VM
Hi! I've got two server installations in my vSphere 5.1 enviroment that are 2 TB in size, and I have the well known (ridiculous) issues with taking snapshots. This in turn leads to backup issues, as...
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 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...
View ArticleInstalling vCenter Server 5.1 on Windows Server 2012
Hiya, ---First of all, I would like to use this topic for experiences running vCenter 5.1 on Windows Server 2012. Hopefully I will manage to get this all running and others will find answers in this...
View ArticleUpdating vCenter Server Appliance 5.1 to 5.1 U1 fails - OpenSSL Fatal Flips...
Hello there, I am having more or less the same errors as there:http://communities.vmware.com/message/2233398#2233398 The update failed (used the repository) and i can't check for updates anymore...
View ArticleHow to determine ESXi version
Question:My vSphere client shows the ESXi host as 5.0.0-<build number>-standard. If it were version, "U1" would the U1 identifier be in the Summary tab, General window, Image Profile: value? I...
View ArticleThinapp Internet Explorer 10
Hi Everyone, Has any one successfully thinapped Internet Explorer 10? I have attempeted it on a win 7 32-bit VM with Thinapp 4.7.3 and was able to capture it. But when i launch the package, Local IE 8...
View ArticleESXi 5.1 (799733) and vCenter
Hi,Apologies in advance for a strange question: Which version of vCenter Server should I use for my ESXi 5.1 Build 799733 Host? What is the most stable release? I have noted that vCenter Server 5.1 U1...
View ArticleTask 57: Share a link on Twitter
Hi, Is task 57 working for you? I always get an error saying that I have tu fill "Field 2" but I don't know how... Thanks!elgreco81
View ArticleNo one can answer? vm console issue as :The VMRC console has disconnected.....
Hi All,. Please help me in reolving the issue. I am facing the issue in opening vm console from vcenter 5.0. On only one ESXi 5.0 build :702118 there are 2 vm's both are facing the same issue.The VMRC...
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