Re: ESXi 7.0 HomeLab Network Card
These are all supported (ie. have a "native" driver): VMware Compatibility Guide - I/O Device Search
View ArticleRe: ESXi hosts CPU over commitment resoultions
Those are definitely recommendations to follow - over-sized VMs just waste resources.
View ArticleRe: Esxi 6.7u3 on Clevo W110ER.
Dude, it's a laptop. ESXi is designed for enterprise hardware, not this stuff. Get different hardware for crying out loud.
View ArticleRe: Esxi 6.7u3 on Clevo W110ER.
I would be very very surprised if you could get ESXi to install on a Laptop. the Realtek network card is a consumer level product and as such NOT supported by VMmware. it is highly unlikley there...
View ArticleRe: Esxi 6.7u3 on Clevo W110ER.
5.5 ≠ 6.7 and just because it managed to work on a now-ancient version doesn't mean it'll work today.
View ArticleRe: Esxi 6.7u3 on Clevo W110ER.
again thank you for stating the obvious! 5.5 was changed for 6.0 and up, but they still use the same drivers. all i have to do is downgrade the network and sata drivers of 6.7 to 5.5, why is that so hard?
View ArticleESXi 6.7 How to check enabled SSL/TLS protocols?
I'm trying to check the enabled SSL/TLS protocols on our ESXi 6.7 hosts. I'm aware of the TLS Configurator utillity, but that only allows you to query the protocols on vCenter rather than the...
View ArticleIntel 82574L with esxi 7.0
Looking to get this for my desktop: https://www.amazon.com/10Gtek-Gigabit-Desktop-Network-EXPI9301CT/dp/B01M28WJ00 Appears to be supported in esxi7.0: VMware Compatibility Guide - I/O Device Search but...
View ArticleRe: Intel 82574L with esxi 7.0
but just because the driver exists on the HCL doesn't necessarily mean that it will be included in the esxi GA bits, correct?Correct. Also, keep in mind that because 7.0 is so new, some entries on the...
View ArticleError: Connection timed out
I am attempting to create a datastore on a USB Drive (Lab environment(, however is recieve a time out error at the last step of the process. Is there work around for this? mkfstools -C vmfs6 -S...
View ArticleESXi670-202004001.zip - [StatelessError] - The transaction is not supported:...
Hi! I am trying to install the patch ESXi670-202004001.zip. Current version: esxcli system version get Product: VMware ESXi Version: 6.7.0 Build: Releasebuild-15160138 Update: 3 Patch: 89...
View ArticleRe: ESXi regular maintenance
> Especially procedures about disk consolidation.Disk consolidation are only necessary if you allow your automatic backups to run out of control.If you monitor your automatic backup tool regularly...
View ArticleRe: ESXi regular maintenance
Check all your VMs to make sure they are not left with snapshots for any longer than is necessary (snapshots are usually only needed during backup or patching/upgrade operations)
View ArticleRe: public/private key authentication to ESXi
looks like the problem was related to the user name I am not prompted for the password if I supply root user name before the host name
View ArticleRe: Unable to create Filesystem, please see VMkernel log for more details:...
Hello Cemoka, I know it has been a while since you posted this and maybe you already moved on.Since I was running into the same problems as you are and this search is the only thread coming up I...
View ArticleRe: public/private key authentication to ESXi
So your original issue resolved right? however, while using root not prompted for password. It may you have to look your automation script if something define or is there any changes?
View ArticleRe: public/private key authentication to ESXi
yes, the original issue was resolved by supplying the user name.
View ArticleRe: public/private key authentication to ESXi
while we are on the same topic, is there an official VMWare KB on public / private key authentication to vCenter? The only guide I found so far is this...
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