Unable to specify directory for Virtual Machine
I am new to ESXi so bare with me. I have added disks and then went to Browse Datastore and I have added Folders in there to specify the different VM's I'll have......an XP folder, a Win7 folder, etc....
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Re: Which product for running multiple releases of OS X and Windows?
It is only the Server version of Mac OS X 10.5 and Mac OS X 10.6 that can be legally virtualized! Also, VMware Fusion is designed to not run the Client version of Mac OS X 10.5 and Mac OS X 10.6!...
View ArticleRe: Access to resource settings on the host is restricted to the server...
When an ESXi host in version 5.x or higher is managed by a virtual center it's management capabilities are limited to prevent damage to the virtual machines. One scenario which can become a big deal is...
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How to install license?
I kept getting the following license popup. How do I install the license? I have a license for this.
View ArticleRe: Change the names that appear for my ESX servers
I just went for it with the previous docs in mind. I put my VSA cluster into maintenance mode before I removed the hosts from the cluster. I just added them back and all seems well.
View ArticleRe: How to? SSD oder SATA
Das mit den 2 SSD's ist ein Luxus den ich mir leiste. Dieser resultiert daraus, daß ich zuerst eine recht kleine SSD hatte und später noch eine größere hinzugekauft habe. Was nun die Fesplattenzugriffe...
View ArticleRe: How to install license?
Assuming this is a standalone host, follow "Licensing a standalone ESXi host" at http://kb.vmware.com/kb/2014295. André
View ArticleSRA command 'queryInfo' didn't return a response
Hello, Trying to install NetApp SRA in SRM. SRA detected the NetApp controller at the remote site but I won't at the local site. I always get this error message : Failed to load SRA from 'C:/Program...
View ArticleRe: I need a script to log into guest OS desktop, similar to option in guest...
The ScriptText parameter accepts a string that contains the code to be executed inside the guest OS.The cmdlet is not going to read the content of your file.But you can do$script =...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.1 Update 1 clean install hung at 27%
I got the same problem with a Dell Poweredge R410. I have ESXi 5.0 installed on it (exactly the same config, just on a different set of SSD's) without any problems. I tried to install the 5.0 U1 and...
View ArticleRe: is there a way to pass a USB device to the VM from the guest machine...
With the ReconfigVM_Task method you can do some actions of host (ESXi) connected USB devices.But local USB devices use private API afaik.So no, there will not be a method in the SDK I'm afraid
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Re: Using Powercli I having trouble modifying vm hardware and nic portgroup...
Yes, you need to do a Start-VM to power it on.In fact the sysprep part of the OSCustomizationSpec will run during the first boot.
View ArticleRe: vSphere Performance Reporting with PowerCLI: Automating vSphere...
In fact I'm still busy writing that book, and it will take a bit time before you can actually see it I'm afraid.Out of curiosity, where did you see that info ?
View ArticleRe: How to? SSD oder SATA
... ach ja, zwecks Optimierung. Windows 7 (und neuer) erkennen, ob das Betriebssystem auf einer SSD läuft und stellen ein paar Funktionen entsprechend ein. Um der virtuellen Maschine eine virtuelle SSD...
View ArticleRe: How to install license?
That's why I mentioned "Licensing a standalone ESXi host". Click the Inventory icon and then follow the steps in the KB article. André Message was edited by: a.p. - Licensing under Administration is...
View ArticleRe: PowerCLI & SSH.Net
You did first check that the SSH service is running on the ESXi server first I assume ?See Arne's most recent post on the topic PowerCLI: enable SSH and configure ESXi Firewall Then a...
View ArticleRe: Using Powercli I having trouble modifying vm hardware and nic portgroup...
Try the Set-NetworkAdapter without the -connected and -networkname. I wouldn't think you could "connect" something that is powered off and you don't need to specify the networkname unless you want to...
View ArticleRe: vSphere Performance Reporting with PowerCLI: Automating vSphere...
Sure, it was on Amazon.com, I searched for PowerCLI under books. For me, it was the 2nd item that came up. It even has a picture and a release date of March 21st 2014.
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Workflow to validate local user from organization
I want to develope some workflow to validate an local user from organization, i have two inputs, the user object and the password, with this two params i want to check if the user is an user valid....
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