NFS mounted datastore unable to create files/folder on ESXi host.
Dear All, I successfully created NFS (500GB) datastore on ESXi 5.0.x host.When I try to create a new folder or vm-instance in the NFS share its showing error:"Call "FileManager.MakeDirectory" for...
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VMware: Call "FileManager.MakeDirectory" for object "FileManager" on vCenter Server...
View ArticleRe: Problems Cloning VM - Orchestrator Ubuntu
ok I think i figured out by myself. According to: Operating System Specific Packages Home Page | United States 14.04 should be supportet. But I cant find a package...
View ArticleRe: Failed to connect virtual device ethernet0.
Has your issue been resolved? If not, have you tried un-registering / re-registering the VM (or at least hot reload of the vmx)? How's the health of the vCenter / VCDB?
View Articleesx5i backup best practise for remote locations
we ship certain rack servers running esx5i to remote locations and would want to have ability to restore to any new server shipped if our primary server failsWhat would be considered a safe and best...
View ArticleDelayed TCP acknowledgement in ESXi 5.5
Is it ok to run the following command in ESXi 5.5 (we use nfs storage)vsish -e set /net/tcpip/instances/defaultTcpipStack/sysctl/_net_inet_tcp_delayed_ack 0 Our storage vendor recommend this .Any...
View ArticleRe: Shutdown esxi 5.1 with the wm machine from ssh ( remot)
I know it sounds obvious, but always make sure the host is in Maintenance Mode before rebooting or shutting down via ssh. I have a post on my blog that shows how.
View ArticleRe: when i create a snapshot for VM with virtual disk of 20TB, how much space...
I agree that rather to increasing the datastore by adding extents, it may be better to relocate the snapshots.Just for me to understand this, isn't it possible to increase the existing LUN by 5TB on...
View ArticleRe: Does the SDK works with Workstation 10?
Not sure why you're confused since vSphere is a different product and nowhere on that linked page does it even mention Workstation! The page you linked, vSphere Management SDK for vSphere 5.5, is for...
View ArticleRe: Fusion 6.0.2 and OSx Mavericks 10.9.1 - Sleep Wake failure unless I...
I have just had the dreaded 'Sleep Wake Failure' again for the first time since I started trialling the Pass Power To VM suggestion.So the option helps; but is not a fix... unless something else caused...
View ArticleRe: Player 6.0.2 cannot find bootfiles to load Win98 or Win95 guest/s in...
André is right. For Windows 98, you need a Windows 98 Startup Disk (floppy image). See http://support.microsoft.com/kb/221829 for complete installation instructions.
View ArticleRe: Player 6.0.2 cannot find bootfiles to load Win98 or Win95 guest/s in...
To add to what's already been said, if you don't have the original Windows 98 Startup floppy disk but still have your old Windows 98 System you can make a Windows 98 Startup Disk on it using...
View ArticleRe: search for vmx in datastore and register as vm
Thanks LucD for update..I found some way to register multiple vms as below..This helped me a lot.. New-VM -Name test1 -VMHost 10.xx.xx.xx -VMFilePath “[SAN_datastore] test1/test1.vmx“ >>...
View ArticleRe: Failed to connect virtual device ethernet0.
hi port is not blocked. it just says link down because the vm deivce status is not connected. when i try to connect it it gives me that same error Failed to connect to virtual device ethernet0 at...
View ArticleStarting from scratch...vcloud director or vcloud automation center and any...
Hello all,I have a question that may hopefully be a relatively easy one to answer for most of you. I have been tasked with coming up with a public cloud solution using vmware products. On the one...
View ArticleRe: add-vmhost
thank you. just wondering why this line does not work add-vmhost -name $strcomputers -location $cluster -user root -password "xxxxxxxxxx" -confirm:$false
View ArticleSend DHCP Request out physical NIC
Hello, I set up VSphere as my hypervisor for my server. I currently have two NICs in the machine- one that connects to the private side of the network, and one that connects to the internet. I have a...
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Vmworkstation10, graphic issues, exclusive mode not working. Unable to run...
I have vmware 10.0.2. Recently upgraded from older version. OS winXP However with this new version 10, I'm unable to enter exclusive mode as I was able to before.Basically, when I press exclusive mode...
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Installing Mac OS X 10.9.3 (Mavericks) on ESCi 5.5 Update 1
Hi All, As per the title, I would like to install OSX 10.9.3 Mavericks on ESXi 5.5. The official installation guide says "Create a new virtual machine and select the Apple Mac OS X 10.9 (64-bit)...
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