change default "new VM"-config and bios settings
Hi, is it somehow possible to change the default hardware/bios settings for new VM's in Workstation 9? Found some old topics about this subject, but no definitive answers... For example:- set numlock...
View ArticleESXi & sbs 2003 random network issues
i have a PE 2950 with ESXi 5.1 and sbs 2003 installed. It has random network disconnection issues. At least once per day, for maybe 2 to 10 minutes. Seems to vary. A month ago I noticed an error logged...
View ArticleLoading Console
I have seen others complainig about this. I am trying to load the vCenter Orchestrator Lab HOL-OPS-07 it just sits forever on the loading console screen..
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How to troubleshoot intermittent network problems with guest in ESXi 5?
We are having a problem with a guest dropping network connection intermittently, an i was wondering how to troubleshoot the network issues with the virtual network cards. Our system is a PowerEdge 2950...
View ArticleIBM V3700 SAN experience and thoughts?
We need to purchase a new SAN this year, and I am doing research. Does anyone have experience or opinions on the IBM V3700 yet? It was just released in November of 2012, and so far the price and...
View ArticleWindows XP SP3 guest crashes in ESXi 4.1
I've been running several Linux and BSD guests and one Windows XP SP3 guest on a single ESXi 4.1 host without a hitch for a couple of years. About a month ago, my Windows XP guest started crashing....
View ArticleError 29155.Identity source discovery
Hello I'm installing vCenter 5.1U at the DR site and my AD and everything else is at HQ, We are using VPN to connect the two for what will be SRM. I have successfully setup SRM in the LAB via LAN....
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vRAM licensing capacity alert
Hi I'm having this alert in vCenter saying "License capacity monitoring" that won't go away. When I check the Licensing report it shows that my Purchased capacity is 0.02GB vRAM?We are running both...
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Relocate DC using SRM?
Hi Folks, Currently, my company has 2 datacenters. One in NY and one in MA. A decision has been made to close the MA data center and I have been tasked with getting the virtual environment moved over...
View ArticleAPI to add User Entitlement to a specific desktop in Manual Pool
Hello there: I would love pointers to an Powershell CMDLet that would allow me to add entitlement to a specific desktop in a manual pool. Thanks much in advance. cheers,Brajesh.
View ArticleResolution in Ubuntu 13.04 (Retina Display)
I'm trying to use VMware Fusion 5.0.3 in a MacBook Pro with Retina display (15 inches). The idea is to run Ubuntu Linux 13.04 in a virtual machine, but I'm having problems with the screen resolution....
View ArticleVirtualize Partition
So I really wanted to avoid this discussion alot of it because I wanted to figure it out on my own but I am left with no choice now...Alot of background information is required for this post:I have a...
View Articleadd a second gateway to virt
hello,I am using the vmware vsphere 4.0 host and on thati am running all my virtual servers on a 172.18.x.x network and just build a new a/d, file and terminal server 2003 virt for a client, they do...
View ArticleAssistance needed enabling nested vSphere 5.0 U2 FT on Sandy bridge Xeon server
After three or four days of trying to get FT working in a nested vSphere 5.0 VM, I am reaching out to the community for assistance. My efforts to enable FT on my nested vSphere VMs has moved from...
View ArticleVmware 9.0.x on Linux-3.10.0 patches?
Is there a patch for running vmware 9.0.1 or 9.0.2 on Linux-3.10.0-rc1 or Linux-3.9.0 (after May 02). Git pull after May 02 changes the procfs interface and vmnet no longer compiles. Any help or...
View ArticleChanging VMware infrastructure from 4.x to 5.x
Hi, I have Six HP ProLiant DL585 G5 server in VMware environment with VMware ESX 4.1.0 build-988178. And additional to that I have purchased 2 New server of same hardware having ESXi 5.xNow I am...
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Hyper-V to VMware
Case = Physical server with Hyper-V crashes. One important Small Business Server was running there as a guest. Bare metal restore (Windows Backup) is available on external disk... Is there a way to...
View ArticleNoisy neighbor with RDMs
We've got SQL server VM which puts a huge load on storage: 1,5k average commands per second, with 3,5k spikes (as reported by vCenter). It negatively impacts all datastores latency as a result. We are...
View ArticleHow can I record sound in Guest OS (Windows 7 64 bit) with VMware ESXi 5
Dear All I've created and setup few VM with guest OS Windows 7 64 bit and I'm able to listen to the sound from Guest OS locally (via RDP). However, I'm not able to record sound in Guest OS. Anyone have...
View ArticleAggiunta CPU
Salve a tutti, ho un server DELL R520 con CPU E5-2406 a bordo Esxi 5.1 con virtualizzate 4/5 macchine Tutte le macchine sono impostate con 1 vCPU.. Il processore a bordo è un QUAD Core Vorrei a giorni...
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