merge snapshot
Hi, Snapshot created mailserver.vmdk, mailserver-00001.vmdk, mailserver-00002.vmdk, mailserver-00003.vmdk, mailserver-00004.vmdk. We have deleted all snapshot from snapshot manager. But all vmdk files...
View ArticleUnable to connect to the MKS: The remote host certificate has these problems:
Hi, We have a 4 ESXi host cluster all running vSphere 4.1. Recently i started to upgrade them to update 2 and all the additional patches. After upgrading the vCentre Server to the latest version (or...
View Articleipmi_si_drv module cannot loaded and server hangs
hi all, I installed VMWare ESXi 4.0 in Sun Fire Machine and used for quite a long time. But suddenly following error occured."initialization for ipmi_si_drv failed"Once the server booted it will loaded...
View ArticleVirtual Center database on SQL Cluster?
Hi, We are looking at upgrading from ESX 4.1 U1 -> 5.1 in the coming months and im wanting to know if the database can be placed on a SQL cluster. I cant find much about this on the web. Thanks
View ArticleLost communication with ESX module
Hello, I have the following problem. We have a View farm with 5 servers. We have installed vShield for use with Symantec Endpoint Protection.When I start vShield Manager and select one of the view...
View ArticleInstalled one PCI card on ESX4.1 host
Dear Team, We have installed one PCI card on one of the ESX 4.1 host, with the help CLI (SSH ) just want to how to check wheather the PCI card is detected or not , if detected then how to check driver...
View ArticleChanging block size of datastore from 1 MB to 4 MB
Hi, I've installed an ESX. The system automatically partition to have the block size of 1 MB which is 256 max virtual hardisk. How can I change to 4 MB Block Size taking into consideration there...
View Articlehow to import vmdk file (created on vmware workstation) to vsphere ?????
Hi, how to import vmdk file (created on vmware workstation) to vsphere ????? to get working as a virtual machine. Please reply in steps. ~Rashid
View ArticleWindows 2008 R Standby Memory
Hi there, I have a question about running Windows 2008 R2 machines on vSphere. In 2008 R2 there is such a thing as standby memory. I have a couple of 2008 R2 vm's running and they consume al lot of...
View Articlehot add memory - windows 2008R2
Hi, Vsphere 4 update 1 - I need toincrease memory on my windows 2008 R2 enterprise box. Is hot add memory supported for windwos 2008R2 enterprise edition? Is hot plug CPU supported?...
View ArticleHP NC532i (Broadcom 57711E) network adapter from flex-10 caused a hard crash,...
Is anyone else having this issue? We just had 3 servers crash due to a bnx2x_panic_dump. Once the network cards crashed the ESX server had to be rebooted to come back. Even though only a few vmNICs...
View ArticleInconsistent Folder Name - Folder Name Does Not Match VM Name
I have several VM defined where the associated folder name does not match the VM name. Is there a way that I can rename the folder name to match the VM name. Also, is there a way that I can rename...
View ArticlevSphere Client Connection Error
I'm trying to log into one of ESX v4.1 servers. When I connect i get the error: Connection Error: The request failed because the remote server 'IP ADDRESS' took too long to respond. (The command has...
View ArticleDisappearing virtual network device under Windows 2008 R2 SP1 in vSphere 4.1
Has anyone seen an issue where after an upgrade from Windows 2008 R2 to Windows 2008 R2 SP1 the virtual network device suddenly and somewhat randomly ejects itself from the VM causing the virtual...
View ArticleVM’s DNS registration deleted when upgrade VMtools
Hello. We're having issues in one environment with some Windows VMs. I'm going to explain the scenario: Previous scenario:- All the hosts were ESX 4.0.- VMs had several E1000 NICs.- VMware Tools were...
View ArticleCreate New Virtual Machine is greyed out
I can't create a new virtual machine in vSphere client. Right clicking the host or going to File > New Virtual Machine is greyed out. It seems like most administrative functions are greyed out,...
View Articlemsg.hbacommon.corruptredo (vmdk is corrupt)
Hi, Virtual machine has been running smoothly for quite a while now, and suddenly I get a call at 7am that the machine is down. I hop on our ESXi 4 box, and notice "msg.hbacommon.corruptredo:The...
View Articlemultiple swap files
How to troubleshoot if multiple swap files occurred in virtual machine o esx host?
View ArticleWindows 2008 R2 issues with audio - No Audio output device detected
We are still on 4.0 update 3 and will be moving to 5.1 here in the next couple of months but we are testing a new Citrix xenapp environment on 2008 R2 servers and noticed that there isn't a sound card...
View ArticleVMICTimeProvider?
I'm investigating a time shift issue with several 2008 R2 guests on vSphere 4.0. Time synch between guest and ESX has been disabled in VMTools but one of the customers engineers has asked me to...
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