Moving ESXi 4 Host to Gigabit Port
Hello, We are running ESXi 4. I'd like to move the physical interface connection to a gigabit port from a fast ethernet port. Does anyone see any problems with just pulling the cable and patching it in...
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If it's a single uplink, you actually interrupt network traffic from/to the host and the VMs for a short time. If this is acceptable for you then it's ok. André
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Thanks. Will the host and guests recognize the new interface speed automatically?
View ArticleRe: Moving ESXi 4 Host to Gigabit Port
The Guest are connected to the virtual switch(es), so they do not directly need to detect the change. Assuming the ESXi host's network port as well as the physical switch port are configured for...
View ArticleRe: Is it possible to automate snapshot deletion in VMware?
Yes. It is possible. Plz look at below VC SDK APIs from 4.1 release. Refer:VMware vSphere API Reference RemoveAllSnapshots_Task Remove all the snapshots associated with this virtual machine. If the...
View Articlevihostupdate.pl execute in cli on win7 open texteditor
Hello, i want to install dell omsa on a ESXI 4.1 server. When i try to execute the Command (like Vihostupdate.pl --Server IP_des_ESXi_Hosts –i –b c:\temp\OM-SrvAdmin-Dell-Web-7.2.0-6945.VIB-ESX41i.zip)...
View ArticleDell 2950 Battery Warning
Morning Guys, I have two vSphere 4.1 hosts which host varying servers in our network. We monitor them using Nagios and do a Nagios storage check on them. The two servers since putting this check on...
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I'm not sure about Dell servers. However, the error could be caused by either a bad or dying battery, or simply by a battery refresh cycle. I'd suggest you check the vendor's documentation for related...
View ArticleUpdate Manager - Is it necessary?
I started with a new company and I have a question about Update Manager. This may sound dumb. It flies in the face of how I have administered vCenter and ESXi over the years. What is the value of...
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If there's no requirement (e.g. compliance, security, ...) and the features of the current version as well as the guest OS support is sufficient, and the environment (storage, backup, ...) is still...
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When you a trial version of ESXi 5.5 can I continue to use ESXi after the trial has expired? Thanks Matt
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After installing vCenter Server as well as ESXi, they will run in evaluation mode for 60 days. After that time you have to enter a valid license key. For standalone hosts this can even be a free...
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If you are running a production environment, it is a mandate to keep you environment up-to date. Bear in mind that Environment need to be free of the latest vulnerabilities. You do not want an...
View ArticleRe: Update Manager - Is it necessary?
Agree with André, lakey, and Cedric.VMware will recommend to keep current with the latest VMware product versions and patches.If problems are encountered, VMware Support is best positioned to assist...
View ArticleWindows 2008 r2 sp1 vm crashing
Hi, I am seeking help for an issue which we came across in our environment. Let me explain the issue: WE have an esxi 4.1 u3 cluster in our environment. Few weeks back one of the esxi host in that...
View ArticleWin2k8 vms crashing on a particular host
Hi, I am seeking help for an issue which we came across in our environment. Let me explain the issue: WE have an esxi 4.1 u3 cluster in our environment. Few weeks back one of the esxi host in that...
View ArticleRe: Win2k8 vms crashing on a particular host
Hi Pilu, Gone through your issue and i am suspecting with memory module on that host.... As Guest OS will depends on Memory from ESXi host. Can you please try to change the memory module of the host...
View ArticleRe: Windows 2008 r2 sp1 vm crashing
Hi,Pelase clarify below pointsIs it happening only for 2008 vms?Export the vpxd and vm logs from the host and guest during the issue also provide the vm name to trace the logs.
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