Geo location not working
Hi all,I have configured vC OPS 5.7 to use geo location.I successfully configured in vc ops google maps key, created "GEO Location" tags values & configured these tags values with the correct...
View ArticleUpgrade (Migrate) vCloud Usage Meter from 2.0.0.0 to 3.1
We have a very old version of vCloud Usage Meter: 2.0.0.0 Build 379979. From the documents I read I don't think there is a way to upgrade it in-place. The oldest version 3.1 can upgrade from is 2.3.2,...
View ArticleESXi4.1 in Vcenter 5 vmotion problem
Hi, I am in full process of migrating my virtual infrastructure to Vmware 5.I have installed a new vCenter (build 455964) and I migrated all the hosts from vCenter 4.1 to my new vCenter.I have 14...
View ArticleVMware Vsphere License
Hi all Last year on mid , we have purchased VMware License for following products i) vCenter Server 5 Standard 1 instanceii) VMware Vsphere 5 Enterprise ( unlimited cores with 6 CPUs ) So my...
View Articleghetto superturbo maxcharge :)
Hi ppl! Got a weird problem I just wanted to share. I haven't done any real troubleshooting just yet, but I thought this might be interesting to document for the future because I haven't seen a post...
View ArticlePlan for creating new VM with 3 TB data drive
We have an old server we're needing to virtualize, and one thing we need is a lot more storage. We have around 3.25 TB available for this machine (250 GB for OS and 3 TB for Data drives), but I'm going...
View ArticleSlow Mouse in vCenter Console (x64 2008 server) Solution
I've done a bit of reading in trying to find a solution. It seems that the display driver is at fault. There are numerous other articles out there but it seems none have a clear answer and/or steps...
View ArticleAutomatic Shutdown of virutal host
Hi all, after we had successfully converted a Win2003 server onto a ESXi 5.1.0 Server, the host automatically restarts after the OS was loaded.You can see the Windows Logon Screen for about 20...
View ArticleVMWare installation problem
Hi Guys, I need help. I have a problem I can not fix, so please help anyone.I tried to install Workstation 9 on my Win7 ultimate edition 64-bit system, but no luck. I was getting error that MSI...
View ArticlevCO Constants - Specifically vCenter
Hi, I would like to know what constants are available in vCO, specifically how to return the vcenter which is currently being used.. MfG, Dave
View Articleunable to start or delete VMs
Some of the VMs on several of my ESXi 5.1 server are starting to fail. They give errors about not being able to use the file system when I try and start them. Worse, I can't even delete these VMs and...
View ArticleChange from dvSwitch to vSwitch live
We have 5 ESXi 5.0 hosts.We have 2 dvSwitches. One for vm´s and one for VMotion and Management. Now we unfortunately have to change our dvSwitches to vSwitche. How do I do that without vm downtime?
View ArticleHow do you change the Boot Delay in a VM
I need to update the Boot Delay for my VMs so that whenever the virtual machine is powered on or reset, delay the boot order for 5000 milliseconds. The default setting is 0 milliseconds. Can anyone...
View ArticleFail to connecto to VC server
Hi all, First of all just to let you know that i am new to this I am trying to connecto to my VC server and i get the following error PowerCLI C:\Program Files\VMware\Infrastructure\vSphere...
View ArticleDell MD3 arrays, DDP (Dynamic Disk Pools) and multipathing
Hi, Our Dell MD3660i arrays want by default for me to set up DDP (disk pools), rather than disk groups.I understand how to set up multipathing with disk groups and ESXi 5.1, but I am unsure about disk...
View ArticleVCSA 5.1 U1a stops on regenerating certificate
Hello guys, Yeasterday I deployed new VCSA and moved existing ESX servers to it. Then I shut down old vCenter and changed IP and hostname of new VCSA to IP/hostname that was previously set on old...
View ArticleProduct Metering: VMware vCloud Director
Usage Meter 3.1 supports product metering of vCloud Director.What it gives to us as for SP?
View ArticleMac OS 10.8 guest VM on ESXi 5.1 - hangs after installation
On ESXi 5.1, I created a new VM and choose Apple 7.1 x64, then connected DVD to Mac OS 10.8 installation package, then followed KB (VMware Documentation for OS X 10.8) to install it. The installation...
View ArticleGatewayHub setDisableEventRelay removed from API in 6.6.X
Hi We're in the process of upgrading from 6.5.1.42 to 6.6.4 During recompile against 6.6.4 we've noticed that a change has been made to the GatewayHub interface, the method...
View Articlea 2-node cluster
Hi. I vaguely recall seeing somewhere the limitation list for clustering vsphere hosts, which basically came down to vmotion limitations.By that I mean that it was a document describing how two hosts...
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