Re: Applying a 15GB .WIM image using ImageX best practice w/ vSphere and ESXi...
My TP-LINK Gigabit switch arrived today. I did a fresh install of ESXi 6.0.0 and connected that host to the switch. I connected my main PC to the switch as well. I also connected our network to the...
View ArticleRemove system partition?
I have a rather odd question, or at least it's the opposite of the question most people ask. I don't want to expand the system partition, I want to remove it. Here's the situation: I have an old VM...
View ArticleRe: Update a linked clone
Welcome to the Community, that's unfortunately not possible. Linked clones are basically snapshots, which contain modified data blocks. Modifying the parent virtual disk will render the clones useless,...
View ArticleRe: BDE 2.2 Plugin issue with #1034 Error
I tried again by blowing away the previous test vcenter and running another from scratch and registering a DNS hostname for it (I was using an IP only in the previous test instance, but our production...
View ArticleRe: How can I use two virtual machines at the same time?
There are certainly several guides available, but the documentation actually covers all aspects.In order to run multiple guests, simply create the VM's and install a guest OS, then power them on....
View ArticleRe: Installing ESXi 6.0.0 install hangs at 9%
I have the same! My ISO was downloaded on vmware site. My server is a Dell T410. I try do update de bios but still the same. Anyone?
View ArticleRe: Will I be able to reserve a copy of Windows 10 using my Windows 8.1 VM?
The video card is virtualized - there's no way to get direct access to it.
View ArticleMigrate Update Manager to standalone server
Hi, To increase performance and follow up best practices we are going to move update manager to a standalone server, also DB will be moved to an standalone SQL.For SQL I have clear the process of...
View ArticleRe: How can I use two virtual machines at the same time?
Seems too easy, but I can't see a bottom: "Use vms simultaneously". I have 3 vms, and if I'm using one, to start another, it's necessary suspend or power off the first one. Did you understand me? I...
View ArticleRe: Move-VM Convert VMDK from Sparse to Thin
No, it works when I use the API. I didn't test that exact code but what I was able to make work earlier (that I got from an earlier post of your's) is very similar, posted below. I'm guessing I don't...
View ArticleRe: Are RDM's compatible with HP P822 Smart Array Local Storage?
Can anyone help on this?
View ArticleDo VM clones also clone what's on the active ram disk?
Hey guys,I've been put in charge of figuring out an issue and my VMWare experience is very limited, so I would really really appreciate any help. In our environment, we have two servers, one running...
View ArticleRe: Changing a VMs DvSwitch/PortGroup based on previous settings
An example of the cvs file output "VM","NetworkName" "Centos","dvPG-Linux" "Centos","dvPG-Linux" "Cestos1","dvPG-Linux-15" "Cestos1","dvPG-Linux-15"
View ArticleRe: How can I use two virtual machines at the same time?
... it's necessary suspend or power off the first oneCan you please let me know the reason for this? Do you receive any warnings or error messages when you try to power on a second VM?Which VMware...
View ArticleWeb Client - vm user role can power off vm but cannot power on
I have two users that can in the vm user role (sample) who can power off any VMs but cannot power on any. When they power on the VM, they receive the error below. "The "Power on virtual machine"...
View ArticleRe: Host shows Double the Disk rate as a VM
I didn't do any of the tests that article says, however, at this time the host has 64GB available and there are only two VM's with 4GB each in them. So I think this can be ruled out, correct?
View ArticleRemoving vFRC
Hi.. I'm battling with a ESX 5.5 server on which I activated the vFRC to test. I don't need it anymore, I will just use the SSD as a datastore but when I try to remove all vFrc SSD, it says : The...
View ArticleRe: Connecting to Linux Desktop
Hi Zhimin, Attached are the logs. The only log file that I saw that can be of any relevance for troubleshooting (aside from the VMware logs) is the Xorg log file under /var/log. Thanks,Seth
View ArticleRe: Tech Preview and improvements ... a suggestion maybe?
Bernd, Did you make the manual changes to the vmx of the VM to actually speed up the suspend/resume? --Wil
View ArticleRe: List datastores per host
Hello- No, it does not. Again, that -PipelineVariable is a feature of PowerShell v4 (not of a particular PowerShell Snapin or Module version). So, it sounds like you are using an older version of...
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