Re: Could not power on VM : Invalid metadata - storage
Hi everyone, I have updated ESXi 4.1 with latest updates. The problem still remains. But I have noticed, that problem remain only on certain VM. I will try to contact Vmware, but I do not have support...
View ArticleConvert large VM 2TB multiple disks with spanned dynamic volume
ENVIRONMENT: VMware ESXI 5.0 Enterprise LicenseSource Datastore - NetApp ApplianceDestination Datastore - New NetApp ApplianceWindows 2003 Server OS VMware Disks LayoutHard Disk 1 - Thick Lazy...
View ArticleRe: Could not power on VM : Invalid metadata - storage
Hi, If you don't have an active support contract attach to your customer account you Will not be able to open a case. Regards,Julien
View ArticleRe: Problems with LFN and transfer speeds/TCP Window Scaling
Is there a way to turn on window scaling in 4.1?Well, there are a lot to consider when you say transfer speed.1. Separate the management, VC, heartbeat networks and vmotion networks2. Separate the VM...
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6. VMware KB: Configuring Flow Control on ESX and ESXi
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Re: Problems with LFN and transfer speeds/TCP Window Scaling
7. And of course Jumbo Frames
View ArticleESXi 4.1 Update manager
Where do I download the Update manager for ESXi 4.1 , I am going to upgrade to 5.1.1 and it seems that Update Manager is the way to go.
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Update Manager is included on the vCenter Server installation ISO/DVD. However, in order to upgrade to ESXi 5.1 you need vCenter Server 5.1 as well as Update Manager 5.1.In case of a stand alone host...
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Ok how do you upgrade the vCenterserver to 5.1 it's a windows 2008 r2 server.
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Is this what I need to download and install - VMware-VIMSetup-all-5.1.0-947939.isoFile size: 3.4G File type: isoRelease Date: 2012-12-20Build Number: 947939
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The latest available version of vCenter Server is Update 1a (VMware-VIMSetup-all-5.1.0-1123966.iso). For update instructions and requirements, please refer to the vSphere Upgrade Guide at...
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Re: Multipath Design with 5 hosts and 3 MD3000i Storage
Thanks for the feed back julienvarela. I removed the 3rd nic and added dual connections fro management, vmotion and production, which makes sense. Do you think that using 3 switches is an overkill?...
View ArticleBenchmark Testing
Greetings, We use VMWare (ESXi 4.1 and VSphere 5.1) to run automated tests and we are wondering if there are tools to manage VMs performances in order to benchmark our system. If our typical setup is...
View ArticleRe: How to install windows 8 on esxi 4.1 ?
Thank you jmattson. This worked like a charm!
View ArticleRe: Benchmark Testing
There is a VMMark appliance from VMware (Benchmark the performance) you could use that VMmark Virtualization Benchmarks
View ArticleDefault Gateway changing when configured from DCUI
Hi Community, We have a couple of re-purposed ESXi 4.1 hosts. They were moved from one blade server chassis to another to be put into service for another project. We are re-configuring them (re-IPing)...
View ArticleRe: Default Gateway changing when configured from DCUI
Has anyone seen and fixed this before?It usually happens if the newly set gateway is not reachable from the host, then the esxi will not set the gateway. Also, check if any vmk portgroups are in use...
View ArticleRe: Issue installing DELL MEM pack on ESXi 4.1
Hi, Did you check here? maybe an issue with your temp directory. VMware KB: Patch installation and log collection on ESXi 4.1 Update 1 fails when /tmp/scratch is missing Regards,Julien.
View ArticleRe: Issue installing DELL MEM pack on ESXi 4.1
Hi Julien, I have tried this but it still returns the exact same error. Regards, Tim
View ArticleRe: Issue installing DELL MEM pack on ESXi 4.1
Can you attach the /var/log/messages please and just before please repeat the installation process. Then try to reboot your host. Thank you.Regards,Julien
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