Re: Updating Storage drivers on Host
You're operating under the assumption that the only fix is to install whatever driver Dell is insisting their ESXi image only includes. I'm wondering what that driver is, and what driver is currently...
View ArticleRe: Migrating VMs from one datastore to another on ESXi 5.1 (free license)
Below is the process I used to migrate all of my VMs from one iSCSI datastore to another iSCSI datastore. Both datastores were connected to the same ESXi host (ESXi 5.1.0). I also used this same method...
View ArticleRe: Mailserver client failed to start/complete
Hi Alex,About the storage- what matters most to SAN performance, if it is HDD based, is the number of disks underlying each LUN.1. How many disks are in each LUN?2. We typically place one tile per LUN....
View ArticleRe: View Users default printer not always sticking
Just want to confirm with you, so you used LBP through GPO and disabled the thinprint from the Agent or not using the LBP through GPO (just a regular GPO for printer assignment) and disabled thinprint...
View ArticleRe: Could not Run the following 4 Wklds......
Hi, thanks for posting.First, I would suggest that you download and install the 2.5.1 VMmark patch. It is very fast and easy to install, just follow the instructions in ReadMe.txt. From looking at your...
View ArticleVMware Tools kills Mavericks DP4/5
I haven't been able to enjoy Mavericks DP4 or DP5 in Tech Preview because when I go to install VMware Tools and it restarts the VM is dead. It begins booting and as the drivers as loading (spinning...
View ArticleRe: VMCS Shadowing
I should also point out that neither Hyper-V R3 nor VMware Workstation 10 has support for VMCS shadowing.
View ArticleWhy my host disconnects?
Hello kind folks, I am running a three host cluster ESX 5.1 U1a (upgraded from 5.0).DRS and HA enabled. Each of my hosts keep getting disconnected causing migrations, etc.I can see suspicious events in...
View ArticleRe: Updating Storage drivers on Host
It's not the SD cards Im having issues with, it's the RAID 5 storage that we are using for the VM environment. All the VM Storage is on 5 SAS drives that are internal to the Dell. It is that...
View ArticleRe: SRM 5.1.1 - multiple plugin entries
Guys - I ended up having to find the invalid SRM extension and deleting in the KB article below. VMware KB: Removing unwanted plug-ins from vCenter Server
View ArticleRe: View Users default printer not always sticking
I uninstalled the View Agent, rebooted, then reinstalled, with the Virtual Printing option unchecked. That was the only thing that seemed to work. We are not using LBP, just regular GPO.
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x on new Apple Mac Mini 6,2 Late 2012 *NOT* working
Mine is running at 1Gb Full duplex with the ISO from VirtuallyGhetto. Make sure that you are also using a fully wired ethernet cable with all 8 wires, made that mistake too once..
View ArticleRe: Help with moving the hard disks from one scsi controller to another scsi...
Luc, I am trying to work around the way you mentioned above. I am not sure about the command to move system harddisk to new controller and remove the original controller. Could you please help me with...
View ArticleRe: VMware Fusion 5 doesn't see a bootcamp partition on a new Macbook Air...
Does Microsoft tell you when they are going to fix a bug in Office? Or Adobe in Photoshop? Or Apple in OSX? Corporate policies are easiest to implement when they are consistent: No comments on...
View ArticleRe: VMware Tools kills Mavericks DP4/5
Apple's NDA has a lot to do with the lack of conversation here. But you might try rebooting the guest in safe mode, then: sudo nvram boot-args=vmw_gfx_caps=0x0
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VCAP-CIA Study Sheet
Hello VMTN folks - I've created a study sheet to assist in preparing for the VCAP-CIA exam. If you're hunkering down to prepare, feel free to head on over and download it. I also have a study sheet for...
View ArticleAppHangB1
About 10 or more times a day my VM hangs for upwards of one minute and Windows 7 (service pack one) reports that vmware.exe has stop responding. The problem signature reported by Windows is Problem...
View ArticleCPU Shares
If we change the CPU Share value to "High" on a Powered On VM. Is reboot required in order to take that affect. ???
View ArticleRe: New user with questions about VMware Workstation v9
WoodyZ, Thanks so much for your prompt response. It has already helped: 1. The problem with Acronis Recovery Media not finding the virtual disk does indeed seem to have been lack of formatting....
View ArticleRe: CPU Shares
CPU shares are for the resource management of the hosts and the VM will not know whats happening at the hyper-visor level.
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