No vmdk files exist, but script says All VMs backed up Ok!
Hello everyone; Please excuse any lack of detail as this is the first time I'm posting. I've been scouring the internet for days now trying to find any detail that could help me troubleshoot the issue....
View Articlerunning web access service problem
HiI am trying to run web access service on my ESXi 5.1 host. I found the documentation regarding how to enable the web access service here. Following the instructions, when I write the command "...
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Error 1335 ssoser~1.cab is corrupt during vCenter SSO installation
Hi, Anyone encounter this error during installation? I have checked the md5 and it matches value, so there is no problem with the installer.
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No LUN available when trying to increase datastore size
I am trying to increase the size of my datastore. When looking at the properties of the datastore I can see that the current capacity is 738.29 GB and the local device has a 2.73TB capacity.(see image...
View ArticleInsufficient disk space on datastore
Hi all, I am facing a strange problem when I resize a VMDK. When I trying to increase the size of VMDK of a runing VM, it got a error dialog Insufficient disk space on datastore "". I have checked the...
View ArticleLun Offset Question - NetApp Filers
Im familiar with how VM's are aligned (or misaligned) in this case.... and how NetApp recommends to get them aligned. (MBRalign or the VSC plugin), which brings me to my question. We have roughly...
View Articlerunning web access
HiI am trying to run web access service. I used the instruction in this page to start the service in vcenter server. I found how to start it.now i am trying to connect to the server and host.this is...
View ArticleGuest showing as having 0 byte presence on a datastore it's not on?
Hi all, I'm trying to retire a LUN and the storage it sits on but have several guests that are showing as being on that datastore in vSphere. The weird thing is they all show 0.00 bytes used space,...
View ArticleIs there a way to achieve conversion from Workstation to ESXi in bulk?
Hi Guys, Now i have a problem with how to achieve conversion from VMware Workstation to ESXi in bulk with automation?I want to write a Python script to get it, but i can't find a method in command...
View ArticleSecondary Local SATA Disk Datastore Losing Connectivity
Hi VMware Champs, I have ESXi 5.1 running on a 250 GB HDD (VMFS5), I added another 500 GB SATA disk to extend local storage. My first Datastore is intact. I successfully formatted the new 500 Gb disk...
View ArticleNot able to clone from PowerCLI
Hi All , I have a Vcenter Setup and having one ESXi host . When i am trying to clone a VM residing in the ESXi via Powercli , its giving error not able to find storage datastore1 . Below is the command...
View ArticleHP UPS - graceful shutdown
I know that graceful shutdown of VMs and ESXi during a power loss is possible with an APC UPS. Is it possible with an HP UPS?
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New version of Squid proxy appliance (KingNeutron v7) available now!
--Previous announcement:http://communities.vmware.com/thread/328648?tstart=0 2013.0325 - Announcing the latest V7 of the KingNeutron (Minimalist) Squid Proxy VM o Now Based on Long-Term-Support...
View Articleworkstation guest uses host drive like crazy.
hi all;everythings was perfect there was no problem, i didnt changed anything...didnt installed or removed any thing from host or guest but sudenly at 1 morning workstations guest decided to use hosts...
View ArticleUSB Redirection Not Work
hi experts we met a problem about usb redirection, we have a whole new installed environment. we can't find the usb devices form the view client tab. attached is the information about our environment....
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Convert VMware player virtual file to ESXi format
Hello all, Again, I'm new to the virtual world so bare with me. I recently downloaded and installed ESXi 5.1.0 which is up and running fine. Using vSphere Client 5.1.0 I tried to create a New Virtual...
View ArticleVCP Home Lab - Backup
All, need some advice. I almost have the base install and nested lab built. As I am finalizing the network setup, I want to ensure that what I have is backed up so I can restore back to this point is...
View ArticleNeed help using PowerCLI to report on VM configurations
Hi Guys, I am trying to pull VM configuration details out of vCenter and am not having much luck with multicore vCPU machines. When looking at lists of Virtual Machines within vSphere Client, it offers...
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