Best values DAVG/cmd (ESXTOP) ?
Hi I work on performance analysis of our SAN. We use VmWare ESX 3.0.2. I use ESXTOP for that. I read that DAVG/cmd is a good performance index, but i don't know what are good values. What is the...
View ArticleCritical Storage Alert on one of my hosts
I've recently applied Update 4 to my VI3 cluster. The upgrade went smooth, and everything has been running fine for about 3 weeks now. I noticed yesterday that one of my hosts was reporting a...
View ArticleESX is Linux
Hello all ESX was make from Linux's core. I will want install MC (midnight commandor) and other popular software in linux. Did you have any suggest about install softwafe in ESX-Linux? It is good idea?...
View ArticleConvert RDM's to Virtual Disk
I have couple of Phsyical RMD's and would like to conver into VMDK.. What is the process to do this?
View ArticleVCB, VMtools and crash consistent only
Hello,I read the following text in the VCB documentation "However, you must install a new version of VMware Tools corresponding to ESX Server 3 in each protected virtual machine. Without installing...
View ArticleVpxClient.exe Command line
I have multiple VC servers on our private network that I connect to and I would like to automate the process somewhat. Are there any public command line options for VpxClient.exe to specify the...
View ArticleSlip stream ESX patches
I know VMware provides a supported "scripted installation" of ESX server 2.5.4; however, I wish to know is there a supported or un-supported method to either run the installation of patches after the...
View Articlevm stuck at power on task. all options greyed out!
hello, I just attempted to deploy a new VM from template like I have done many times before. I clicked on the power on button and now it just says "in progress" and it's been that way for probably...
View ArticleVCB - Error : Mount Point already exists.
Hi all,I'm just installed VCB on my Windows 2003 Server. I tried to used VCBMOUNTER to backupup my VMs and I got this issues. vcbmounter -h 192.168.80.14 -u xxxxx -p xxxx -a ipaddr:192.168.80.240...
View ArticleGenerate a new boot image for the installation CD
I use this procedure to generate a new boot image for the installation CD of ESX 3.0.2. --> http://vmprofessional.com/index.php?content=kickstart_2 But it doesn't work. My cd is not bootable. What...
View ArticleSCSI card: LSI20320-HP compatibility
Hi all, I've got the opportunity to purchase one of the above SCSI cards, but don't know whether it's compatible with ESX 3. The HCL lists "LSI U320 SCSI Controller" as being supported, and this card...
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...
View ArticleVI Client 2.5 only supports 32bit OS?
Working through my ESX 3.5 / VC 2.5 upgrade, I download the new VI client onto my workstation (Vista x64 Enterprise) and receive a lovely error message that "This product be installed only on 32-bit...
View ArticlePhysical NIC mapping to VMNIC in Virtual Infrastructure client
I have an ESX 3.0.2 set up. It is a Dell 6950. It has an on board dual NIC. I then installed two more Dual NIC's. So this host now has a total of 6 ports. The question I have is in regards to the...
View Article[NTP]: no servers can be used, exiting
Hi, This is the error message I get when I run '# ntpdate' on two newly created ESX 3.0.2 servers:15 Jan 22:23:34 ntpdate[2689]: no servers can be used, exiting Using the NTP sample configuration...
View ArticleDell AX4-5 SAN
OK so just when I was all set on a Fujitsu Server/SAN solution (which we would have ordered a few weeks back but for political delays and more delays) Dell have come up with what seems one hell of a...
View Article95% stage on clones
Hi, Not posted for a while being so gusumped... Does anyone know what stage 95% is on a vmclone/template deployment? I have three that ive tested of various sizes and it is held at 95% for all...
View ArticleVMware Healthcheck script Installation Guide
How to install the ESX healthcheck script on ESX host , Can anyone provide Step by Step procedure for doing so.Thanks & Regards
View Articleintel 965
I am trying to install esx server 3.5 on intel 965ry mobo but when the setup ask me to choose the installation method and I choose local cdrom then it prompt me for its drivers. I dont know which...
View ArticleVM-Console error: login (username/password) incorrect on some esx 3.5 hosts
Hi there. We are running diff. ESX 3.5 hosts on VC 2.5 splitten into 2 Clusters and on all vm's running on some hosts I can get the console (black) but with an error: login (username/password)...
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