Scripted 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 ArticleError: Insufficient disk space on datastore
Hi, I got the error "Insufficient disk space on datastore" while powering on my VM. Below is the scenario: 1. I am having 10GB of free space on my LUN assigned to ESX server. 2. I deployed one...
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core dumps filling drive to 100% = why?
Ok, now that I figured out how to get back into my ESX box (i.e. http://communities.vmware.com/thread/171356?tstart=0),anyone wana help me figure out why something keeps filling up my /var/core with...
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SCSI Emulation on SAN
I believe I know the root cause but want to see if their was someone who could validate, and also help me with knowing how to better 'root cause' these issues faster on 3i in the future. The details...
View ArticleESX server error: The driver failed to call scsi_done
We are getting forllowing error on ESX server VMkernel logs. ESX version is 3.0.1 Dec 8 00:13:26 BMCCVM01 vmkernel: 103:18:55:21.883 cpu6:1049)WARNING: LinSCSI: 3899: The driver failed to call...
View ArticleHP Virtual Connect. Like it or Hate it?
Are you using or have used in the past the HP Virtual Connect with the c-Class Blade Enclosures? Do you like it or hate it and why? Pete
View ArticleInsufficient disk space on datastore ".
Hi, I have two (2) esx 3.0.1 servers that are connected to a Clarion AX150 with four (4) datastores as follows: FC RAID 1 - 1: 128 GB total, 49 GB free FC RAID 1 - 2: 128 GB total, 59GB free FC...
View ArticleRDM issue joining a new VM node to an existing MS Cluster
I have a 2 physical node MS 2003 Exchange 2003 Cluster. This cluster is using LUNs on the same SAN as my VC cluster. I am attempting to add a 3rd VM node to the cluster so I can deprecate one of my...
View Articlec_20127.nls missing during template deploy
The mini setup is looking for this file ("c_20127.nls") when deploying a template. I have checked the template source and the file is included in the system32 folder. Once I confirm the file the setup...
View ArticleVCB mount process, very slow
We are currently testing VCB, when I run the VCB mount command to backup a VM, the mount process takes a very long time to complete. Environment:ESX3.5VCB 1.5, Windows 2003 R2 staging area 200GB...
View ArticleForce Guest OS to Use 100Mbps/Full Duplex NIC
My service provider only provide 100Mbps/Full with no Auto-negotiate connection, therefore I have to make sure both host and guest are using 100Mbps/Full. While I know how to change it in the host,...
View ArticleESX 3.5 P2V Solaris 10 Sunfire X4100
Hey everyone, I just recently joined the forums, have been lurking for a while, however i'm in the midst of finishing up my DR project and the last two pieces rely on migrating 3 physical servers to...
View ArticleHow to Create DMZ lab with ESX..
I need to test out SSO for Sharepoint and was hoping to create a sandbox and have the DMZ talk to the production without any firewall rules ... I'm thinking extra nic card (which is on order) and use...
View ArticleVMControl error -3: Invalid arguments: Login Failed - When using VMWARE-CMD
Hi, I had a Vm that wouldn't power on - I received the error "The system returned on error. Communication with the virtual machine may have been interrupted". I had a look around the Communities and...
View ArticleInstalling HP Data Protector Disk Agent on ESX 3.5
Hello, The information on installing HP Data Protector on an ESX server seems scarce, so I thought I'd ask here...I only want to install the Disk agent to do backup of our ESXpress backup dumps. So we...
View ArticleHelp on lost .vmdk during storage Vmotion
Hello,we did a storage VMotion from the SAN to a local VMFS.The storage VMotion did not complete and the situation went as follows: SAN...
View ArticleESX host brought down by a dead PERC controller battery - am I barking up the...
Twice now I've had an ESX host (Dell 2950, with both SAN storage and a large local VMFS) die, the symptoms being the VM's spitting out IO errors, and finally becoming unresponsive. Rebooting the host...
View ArticleDRS History log
Hi all, We have few esx 3.5 (update 2) servers in cluster, DRS configured. I want to know which log file the DRS use to recored his activity (like migration, recommendation etc'). The gol is to...
View Articlecannot connect ESX box to HP MSA 1000
I have 2 ESX servers. Both these servers are connected to a HP MSA 1000 (this is our mini san) On connecting to one of the box from the vi console, I see the server and 3 guest under it.On creating a...
View ArticleVirtual Machine Marked (invalid) in inventory list
I received a vm that was allegedly created by us and sent to another office and now they have copied the entire vm directory to a USB drive and sent it back to us for maintenance. I copied the files to...
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