Driver Not Found
Hello,When attempting to install VMWare on an Asus KFN4-D16/SAS I am receiving a "Driver not found" error message. I believe this is related to the SCSI controller. The hardware is listed on VMWare's...
View ArticleHP DL385 ILO within ESX
Hi All, I have a question, I am not greatly familiar with ILO so maybe someone can help me. I have a server ata remote location I have no physical access to. The server is running ESX 3.01, is...
View ArticleBackup of RAW disk via HP Data protector
Hi Guys, I have the following issue when trying to use HP Data Protector to run a full backup of a windows server running in an ESX 3.0.2 Cluster. Background info: 2 HP Proliant Blade BL20p with 2...
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Cheap ESX solution (Tests)
Hello community I'm looking for a cheap hardware solution to play with VMware ESX 3.5, or 3i. Since the new version doesn't work in the Workstation Version it's important to have an alternative What...
View ArticleUnable to Install 64 bit OS image in ESX 3.0.2
Hi Friends, Im using ESX server 3.0.2 in which i'm trying to install a guest OS[SUSE linux 64 bit image].But as soon as it goes to the boot menu,it is throwing me an error message saying " This is a...
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Help with Raw Disk Mappings
Hi there, I'm totally new to VMware and was hoping someone can help with a problem I'm having. I've got ESX3.0 installed on an IBM diskless blade. ESX OS is running off a 3PAR SAN. Everything is...
View ArticleProblem adding server to VC ha-folder-root
I have just patched one of my servers usuing the software http://www.vmts.net/VMTSPatchManager.htm after the installation of the patches was finnished, it got stuck at the step "restart server". I...
View ArticleESX 3.5 iSCSI problems and a Cisco MDS 9216 switch
Hi, We use Cisco MDS 9216's with a IPS Module to provide our iSCSI infrastructure. Has anybody had any luck setting up a ESX 3.5 iSCSI software adapter using this equipment? I am aware that the...
View ArticleAttempted to read or write protected memory. This is often an indication that...
Trying to create a new VM, when I edit the VM I get this message sometimes. Attempted to read or write protected memory. This is often an indication that memory is corrupt. In addition, my VIC is...
View ArticleSingle nic for Console and VMSwitch at ESX 3.5 install
Hi, I don't get it.... As long as I remember, it is not supported to use the console on the same nic as the virtual switch for VMs. The Console should have a dedicated NIC. Therefore, why the hell...
View ArticleHOW TO: Setup an unattended install of ESX using Win2000 DHCP using PXE, and...
I set this up, and since I didn't find very much documentation on this, I figured I would throw some out there. some of this is taken from the guides, some info from the internet, some from trial and...
View ArticleESX License server unavailable
I'm running ESX 3.0.2 with VC 2.0. I recently powered down a vm and when I try to power it back up, I get the error "There are not enough license installed to perform this operation". I checked the...
View ArticleCouldn't find matching file system
Hi all, I have configured a new ESX server 3.02 and decided to add a second array (raid1) to be able to use 2 others internal disk for backup etc. When trying to create a VMFs volume on it, I get...
View ArticleSeparating ESX OS Install onto separate disks than the VM store?
Hello, I am strictly a Windows guy and I am trying to absorb not only all the ESX stuff but also the Linux side of things. As many of you know, in a Windows deployment, it is usually best to...
View ArticleQLogic HBA showing as different model on ESX3.5
Hi, I just loading a demo of ESX onto my VMWare servers to do some testing while I await the purchased copy. I noticed that the QLogic QLE2460 HBAs om the server are showing up as QLA2432 in ESX...
View ArticleSLES 10 SP1 x86 Ethernet vmxnet error msg - ESX 3.0.2
Hi, After updating a instance of SLES 10 SP1 x86 VM running under ESX 3.0.2 build 90892, and updating/rebuilding vmtools the ethernet module begins to send the following messages to virtual machine...
View Articleestop disk view
Hi I've noticed something very strange in a customers ESXTOP. An esx server 3.0.2 U2 has 40 lun spread across all 4 pathslun 1 path 0:0lun 2 path 0:1lun 3 path 1:0lun 4 path 1:1 etc... esxcfg-mpaths -l...
View ArticleScripted installation using HP iLO and virtual media (or HTTP)
Apparently the virtual floppy and CD are seen as USB devices - does anyone know the paths I need to specify in the ks.cfg and also in the command "esx ks=something" to start the installation? Would...
View ArticleList of commom commands and not so common for ESX?
Does anyone have a list of commom commands and not so common for ESX 3.x Like a cheet sheet for troubleshooting? The help command in ESX is not as comprehensive as it should be it does not give...
View ArticleScript to Shutdown and startup of virtual machines
I need a script to shutdown and startup virtual machines from the ESX 3.5 console. Please also include how to run the script and also I have a few examples but not sure which is the best route to take...
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