Re: vmkfstools "Failed to open 'exch01_3.vmdk': Reached the host's limit for...
I can't reproduce this at the moment, but you may want to take a look at Re: vmkfstools to convert 2gbsparse to see whether this helps you too. André
View ArticleRe: vmkfstools "Failed to open 'exch01_3.vmdk': Reached the host's limit for...
Thanks Andre! I did see this earlier but since it was a little different I did not know if it was safe. I will give it a try and let you know. Thank again
View ArticleRe: vmkfstools "Failed to open 'exch01_3.vmdk': Reached the host's limit for...
Hi again, Just set the "maximum number of open file descriptors" to 1000 and nofiles changed form 256 to 1000. When I try to clone again I get a different errror. Failed to clone disk : The destination...
View ArticleRe: vmkfstools "Failed to open 'exch01_3.vmdk': Reached the host's limit for...
This is most likely caused by the VMFS block size for the target datastore. In order to allow files larger than 512GB the block size on a VMFS3 datastore needs to be at least 4MB. Do you have another...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 4 invalid argument
How did you do that ? or what is the step you mad to solve your issue ?
View ArticleRe: How to recover deleted files "vmdk" on a vmfs partition ?
There are many software out there that do this. But sadly - most of them are not worked well (that I could find). All I can suggest is use the Any Data Recovery Pro.
View ArticleCan not play .vmdkimage taken in some other domain than the domain where it...
Created .vmdk image of a machine which is in a particular domain controlled by a domain controller.When trying to play this image in a separate machine through VMPlayer, my application soft-waresis...
View ArticleRe: Upgrading a Server running 4.1.0
The memory problem was with the mother board. I found another server to use in its place.
View ArticleDual Boot (Testing LAB)
Hi All Need help here, I am preparing for VCP - DCV and before to sit on join the training that is prerequisite for VMWARE certification. I am looking to create Testing LAB and do test all required...
View ArticleRe: vSphere on WIN7 Ultimate 64-Bit console hangs after minimize
I've been having the same problem with ESXi/vSphere Client 5.5.0. Decided to Google around and found your post. Unfortunately, the issue persists. My workaround is to click on the vSphere client...
View ArticleUpgrade from 3.5 to 4
Hello, I have a client that is still on vmware 3.5 esxi. They have standalone hosts with local storage. We want to upgrade them to vmware 4, 5 if the hardware is compatible, i know 4 is compatible,...
View ArticleRe: Upgrade from 3.5 to 4
Do you have vCenter Server and Update Manager in your environment ? Anyway, take a look here: VMware KB: Upgrading ESX/ESXi 3.5 or 4.0 to ESX/ESXi 4.1
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Nope no vcenter, these are standalone hosts. What i was hoping i can do is just install esxi 4 from scratch, but im hoping that there is enough space on the 3.5 os partition and im hoping vmware 4...
View ArticleRe: Dual Boot (Testing LAB)
Dualbooting would be possible but quite tricky.I rather recommend to install VMware Workstation on the host - and then install ESXi as a VM.This way you could run (better say crawl) 2 ESXi VMs and...
View ArticleRe: repair corrupt flat.vmdk files?
If you still need help - call me via skype "sanbarrow"I have had good results with these types of errors ...
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ESXi 4.1 U1 to U3 update SATP change (LSI > ALUA)
Hello,this might be a bit specific but I hope someone can answer this: Environment:2 Dell PowerEdge R910s running the custom Dell image of ESXi 4.1 U1 (Build: 348481)1 Dell PowerVault MD3200i running...
View ArticleBought a used server, unsure how to stop boot.
Greetings, We purchased some hardware and when we put it all together it keeps booting to VMware ESXi 4.1.0 despite anything we are certain would help. There's something in the BIOS it seems that is...
View ArticleRe: Bought a used server, unsure how to stop boot.
If the disks have been wiped, it's most likely an internal SD/USB slot on which ESXi has been installed, and which is the first option in the boot sequence. André
View ArticleRe: Upgrade from 3.5 to 4
Has anyone done something like this. To be clear, my idea is to get Esxi 4 instalable cd. Boot the server off the CD, I want to install vmware esxi 4 from scratch.What im hoping is that i can just...
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