Virtual Machine USB CDROM Operating System Not Found
I have ESXi 5.1 update 1 installed on a Dell server. I login via the vSphere client no problem, can configure etc. Problem: I put a windows CD into my CD rom, I try boot the VM with normal/custom (I...
View ArticleError updating vcenter SSL certificate?
Hello folks, I've recently upgraded to vcenter 5.1 U1a successfully. I am following VMware articles and popular blog to prepare and run the VMware certificate automation tool...
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Equallogic SAN out of resources for iscsi
I just started setting up our 4 hosts for iscsi multipathing a couple of days ago. We have 3 nics on each host for iscsi. First 2 hosts did great. Today I was working on the 3rd host and did the hba...
View ArticleMigrating VMware 4.x VM's to 5.x with datastore files
HiPLease help me on this.Here is the scenario. 1. We have existing Two Esxi 4.x hosts running VM,s in a local datastore (no HA). the license we have is enterprise. The Vcenter is installed in Virtual...
View ArticleWorkstation 9 incompatible with Marvell 88SE91xx mSata to PCI controllers
I needed extra storage so I added a mSata PCIeX1 controller card with a 256GB mSata SSD. It uses the Marvell 88SE91xx driver and chipset. I also tried another controller but it was the same chipset on...
View ArticleBlog Post - VMware's opportunity to drive OpenStack
Over the past few months I've been pondering VMware's ultimate play with OpenStack. My thinking is that VMware will leverage OpenStack to battle AWS. OpenStack powered by VMware | Virtualized Geek
View ArticleUnknown: Out of Memory [5880] in syslog
Hello all. First post. Been playing with ESXi for a few months and I'm having an unusual issue. Here's my hardware and VM setup: Hardware: Supermicro x9scm-f-o with 32GB of ECC RAM and E3-1230v2...
View ArticleTransfer error over the internet?
Hello folks, Wondering if anyone sees this error when trying to check out a VM from View 5.1 over the internet (through Security server)?Pic attached... Works fine when I am on the LAN. Are transfers...
View ArticlevExpert: Emad Younis
This document is a detail page for the VMware vExpert Directory.Expert InformationNameEmad YounisLocationPearland, TXUnited StatesShort DescriptionVirtualization Domain Architect / Engineer, VCP 4/5,...
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Some questions from the Benchmarking Guide.
Hi folks, I'm using ESX 5.1 nowI have some questions about the VMmark test! 1.Is the disk space for VM important?? Because I found for the client template. The space is running out after I install...
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ESXi 5.1 Update 1 crashing randomly with purple screen #PF Exception 14
Hi, We are having occasional crashes on our VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1 hosts. The host will crash and then all vm's are powered up on the surviving hosts The purple screen of death displays the...
View ArticleNetwork Performance Suse 11 SP3
hi guys My customer complained about network performance he did some testing. He connected a laptop to the physical switch where my virtual infrastructure is connected and run iperf he got almost...
View ArticleHave to disable VMnet8 to browse local shares?
I installed VMware workstation 9.0.1 build 894247 in Windows 7 64bit. If I want to browse any shares on my local network I now have to disable the adapter "VMware Network Adapter VMnet8" in order to...
View ArticlevExpert: Charles Kim
This document is a detail page for the VMware vExpert Directory.Expert InformationNameCharles KimLocationDallas, TXUnited StatesShort DescriptionFounder and President of Viscosity North America, Oracle...
View ArticleIssue with combo of VMWare Workstation, .vhd virtual drives, and 4K sector...
All, I am suspecting something wrong with some of my virtual machines. I have been using these VMs for some time, and I'm seeing some odd behavior recently. I am seeing lots of corruption in the (.vhd...
View ArticleOne of the parameters supplied is invalid
1. Host OS: Win 7 x64, there are over 10G free space on my hard drive2. Guest OS: Ubuntu 12.04.02 x86, which is a linked clone ( Hardware version 9.0 ). The Guest OS can be run correctly.3. In...
View ArticleEMC Recover Point Test Failover
It’s been long time since I have got some time to write blogs however I decided I will spare couple of hours today. Here we go We came across issue with SRM Test Failover with EMC Recover Point....
View ArticleConfused about what to practice in labs for VCP - 510
Hi Guys,I am preparing for my VCP exam and I have been reading posts on this forum on how to prepare. I am having a hard time judging if I am ready for the exam or not. Everyone keeps mentioning that...
View ArticleWorkspace Client fails to login
I have a bunch of users that for unknown reason cant login to Horizon Workspace. After Workspace client has been installed the user is prompted to login. Login seems successful. No Errors. However it...
View ArticleWindows 7 x64 - No Operating System Installed - cannot disable network boot
I'm attempting to install Windows 7 x64 from an ISO I purchased online from Dreamspark. I haven't had any issues with VMWare up until today. Vmware attempts a network boot when I run the Windows 7 VM,...
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