RDM removed from VM not Files are removed from inventory for RDM
I removed RDM from VM not Files are removed from inventory for RDM but after that LUN is visible in storage view tab but not available while creating the new datastore and while trying to provide to...
View ArticleUnable to add standalone host - Already exists
Hello guys, I have a problem on my vcenter (version 4.1.0).I've deleted 2 old host (ESX) and when I try to re-enter the new one (with the same ip address) i have the follow error: "Add standalone...
View ArticleNew vSphere/vCenter installation problems
Hi all, Long time user, but first time poster so go easy on me.So I'm hitting a bit of a weird situation here, I'm currently working on a completely new vSphere environment to replace our existing one...
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Poor Performance on 8Disk Raid 10
Hi Everyone, Firstly if I've put this in the wrong place, apologies! I currently have an ESXI 5.1 whitebox setup at home which includes a LSI 9240-8i SAS/SATA raid card with 8x2TB Seagate SATA drives...
View ArticleWindows 7 - occasionally freezes, even switch back to MacOS isn't possible
Hi, we're using VMWare Fusion 5 on 4 brandnew iMac (late 2012) with fusiondrive (8GB RAM, 3TB fusiondrive). On each of these iMac's we've installed one Windows 7 VM (64Bit, 2 CPU, 3 GB RAM, 120GB...
View ArticleVI Client 5.1 fails to Install - HCMON Driver
Hi, I'm trying to install VI client 5.1 Update 1 on Windows 7, and it keeps failing with the following error message: Failed to Install the HCMON driver Anyone come across this before? Cheers
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Exception, 'Unexpected status code: 400'
Good afternoon all Im getting an Exception, 'Unexpected status code: 400' error when trying to add a host to my vco installation. Host: vCenter IPPort: 443Secure Channel is checkedPath: /sdk Session...
View ArticleCan't SVmotion machine
I am trying to SVmotion some machines to new storage. Most worked fine but I have 4 machines that continually fail. When trying to move it, an error pops up that says "Error caused by file...
View ArticleBackup VDP appliance with VDP, a good idea ?
Hi, I'm using vsphere 5 with 3 esx V4 I'm testing VDP, as we can't backup on tapde the VDP data, I suggest to backup the VDP appliance (and data) with VDR on a CIFS folder. Then I will be able to...
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Testing CSV connection fails
Hi guys, just checked this morning and found out all our csv connector sources fail when I test the source. It returns "Specified CSV file does not exist".I saw solutions here:VMware KB: Attempting...
View ArticleRetention Policy query
Hi Folks, I would need your assistance to understand retention policy of VDP.Unfortunately VMware document doesn't explain it so well. I want to backup a VM daily and retain the backup for 14 days....
View ArticleVApp snapshot section returned without any data
Hi, I created a snapshot via vapp.createSnapshot("name", "description", false, false). But when I try to retrieve the details, no data is returned.SnapshotSectionType snapshot =...
View ArticleVSM 9.1 FP6 ?
Am I really the only one who is missing FP6? Shouldn't it be available in the middle of the last month?So I am kindly asking VMware representatives (Jason?) to inform us about the status and estimated...
View ArticleConfiguration Deployment through OVF
I have an OVA deployment. I have created the deployment scenarios in which depending on the selection we deploy a template. However i am facing an issue if a select one specific option from the...
View Articlebackup of flat.vmdk after raid-crash contains old data-state?
Hello community, I will explain the hole story for better understanding - even if that is not necessary. last saturday our server was not reachable anymore. i logged in into the VMware vSphere-Client...
View Articlecant copy/paste from guest to host
i was searching trying to solve this problem but nothing, the problem is that i cant copy any file from the guest and paste in the host. I try to uninstall the vmware tools and install it again and...
View ArticleBriged connection cause "crash".
My host is a Windows 8 (64 bit). I'm using Workstation 9.0.2 build-1031769 to virtualize 3 guest OS (Win8, Server 2008 R2 and Server 2012) which I have set to Shared VM`s.I want to share them so other...
View ArticleCannot copy/paste from guest to host.
9.0.2 build-1031769.Host: Windows 7Guest: Windows 7 I have enabled drag/drop and copy/paste in VM settings. Drag/drop works both ways, and I can copy text in the host and paste into the guest. But if I...
View ArticleView 5.1 and Lync 2010 - Desktop Sharing Really Slow
We are using Lync 2010 in our View 5.1 environment and although it is working we have a issue when sharing the desktop. When you share your desktop the screen refresh rate is very very slow. Anyone...
View ArticleControlling Connections to VMFS Volumes
Hello Group, The issue I am trying to overcome is the following. We have 700 VM's across 7 Equallogic arrays in two pools with 70+ in-guest iSCSI connections. We would like to convert these guest based...
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