Re: vmware tools under bootcamp prevents me to disable windows seven hibernation
In your guest os, find the file %programfiles%\VMware\VMware Tools\plugins\vmsvc\disableGuestHibernate.dll delete it or move it. Finally, disable hibernation once and for all by opening an...
View ArticleRe: Error 20030 "Failed to create package for MultiSite" during install
I thought it might have been a server naming issue since I had an underscore in my server name. Since it was the only thing on the server (with the exception of SQL), I pretty much eliminated anything...
View ArticleRe: Why no fix for the huge number of bugs introduced in 5.02
*sigh* You continue to resist our efforts to help you, and continue to throw around baseless accusations that demonstrate a remarkable inability to actually read and understand my posts. We can't help...
View ArticleHTTP error 400 from MAC client
Im on a Mac book PRO with 16 GB of memory and I have Fusion installed. I'm running a Windows 7 VM, and in this VM I have workstation 9. I also have an ESXi host, with a DC, connection server and a...
View ArticleDisassociate vSphere 5 Essentials license key assigned to the host
I would like to disassociate the vSphere 5 Essentials license key assigned to the host so that I can use it on a new server. I am under the impression that the license key will have to be removed from...
View ArticleRe: Virt. itself esxi5.1 on 5.0 - longmode required 64 bit
Okay, let's try this again. I just checked this procedure/instructions outlined below using ESXi 5.0U1 623860 installed on the physical ESXi host using ESXi 5.1a 838463 as the nested ESXi VM and then...
View ArticleHow much do you overcommit?
Hi, I'd like to get a feel about how much other people overcommit RAM wise?We have always been very conservative (as in no overcommitment) but I feel it is not sustainable plus some overcommitment is...
View ArticlePurple Screen after install
Hi, so I downloaded vSphere 5.1 free version and installed it on a test box at my house. Now I had a previous version setup before (5.0 maybe) on this box so it, at least at one point, was compatible....
View ArticlevmISOManagement.pl cant unmount locked Virtual CDrom's
Hello,I am trying to use this to set the VirtualDeviceConnectInfo for a VM to (connected => 'false')This doesnt work if the VM has the cdrom mounted. What happens is you have to answer a question in...
View ArticleRe: How much do you overcommit?
I'm usually also conservative regarding overcommitment, no matter whether it's the memory or storage. It actually depends on the workloads you run and their average usage. In case of e.g. Exchange,...
View ArticleRe: Remote VM
Luke, thankyou for your reply, but not quite what I'm seeking. I have web space so no issue there.what I would like to do is to upload my VM to the web space ( my cloud ) and then access that via the...
View ArticlePlease fix IPv6 support in ESXi!
When trying to implement IPv6 for the management interface of an ESXi host that I rented from a hosting provider I stumbled over some limitations that made this impossible for me: You cannot use a...
View ArticleMigrate/Move VMs from ESX4.1 to ESXi 5.0 without downtime?!
Hi there, I've got two different infrastructures and need to find a way to migrate up to 30 vms between these VI's. My initial plan was to configure one of the new hosts inside my new vCenter that it...
View Articlerunning centOs 6.3 KVM under esxi 5.1
Hi all,I am trying to run Linux CentOs With KVM under esxi 5.1, Is it possible?I am trying to load kvm_intel but I receive error.ThanksLucas
View ArticleUSB peripherals
Hi there.I want to preface this all with the fact that I am a big n00b in everything I am talking about in this, so general solutions that the normal person should be able to follow may be over my...
View ArticleRe: VCAP5-DCD version 5.0 or 5.1
I took it yesterday, and the test setup was based on 5.0 Update 1 as far as I could tell..
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Re: USB peripherals
Even if it's set to always connect to the Virtual Machine the Host OS has to first recognize the device otherwise the Guest OS wouldn't see it and be able to attach it. In other words, there will...
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vCenter Best Practice (2 Clusters)
I want to make sure there are no issues with the way i have vCenter setup in my environment. I currently have 2 locations. Each location has 3 esxi hosts. (I am legal for 12 CPUs and 1 instant of...
View ArticleRe: 5.0.2 crashing
After suffering these crashes with both both 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 (Win XP guest) on a Mac Mini (late 2012 model, Mountain Lion) and having tried all the suggested remedies, I've changed to VirtualBox. No...
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