Esxi 5.1 + n40L errors
Hello,I am using EsXi 5.1 and followed the instructions in http://blog.davidwarburton.net/2010/10/25/rdm-mapping-of-local-sata-storage-for-esxi/ to mount my hard drives to the VM(Solaris 11)when I ssh...
View ArticleRe: brownfield installation - is this going to wipe my datastores
I didn't install the latest VSA version 5.1 myself yet, but I certainly would not expect this question. Can you confirm it's version 5.1 you are using and that there was no option to select to use only...
View ArticleRe: brownfield installation - is this going to wipe my datastores
Hi Andre, Thanks for replying. The version I've used is VMware-vsa-all-5.1.1.0-859703.iso There was an option to choose the space used - please see the attached screenshot. Cheers, Al
View ArticleRe: Capacity and Performance Trending reports
Thanks for using the PowerCLI Reference.In chapter 15 we give an introduction to vSphere performance reporting with PowerCLI. But that only touches the surface I admit, the chapter was intended to give...
View ArticleRe: brownfield installation - is this going to wipe my datastores
According to the installation video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfc2o-gYQZ8 the message box requests you to acknowledge that the installation "... could delete data from the local disks ..."...
View ArticleRe: New to ESXI want to build a pc to run it
the problem is that i dont really know too much about esxi or what it requires, i pretty much know nothing about it. Ive built machines before so im a little familiar with hardware, i just want to make...
View ArticleRe: Why certify with VMware? Here is your answer!
That's great for the people that earned the VCDX, and they truly deserve the goodies. If you "only" get a VCP, you have to buy your own polo shirt.
View ArticleRe: Need advise with a home lab
Thanks André, I need to replace my 4 year old laptop and I will buy me a decent machine (i7 w/16GB RAM)with all the money I'm going to save with your help. Serg
View ArticleCan't download VMware Player from vmware.com
Hi, I can't download vmware player from vmware.com because the download link won't load on this website, any ideas what the problem is?
View ArticleNew to srm - sort of...
It's been a while since posting anything the forums as I am not in an operations role anymore in my organization, however I have recently been tasked with designing and building a second site for our...
View ArticleCan anyone advise on ESXi on this laptop..
Hello, Could I please get some advise on installing ESXi on this laptop: http://www.ebuyer.com/411061-zoostorm-laptop-7873-9042 Will it work with the network card? I tried to search on the chipset of...
View ArticleVirtual Network Configuration while creating ISA scenario in VMware Workstation
I have been using VMware workstation but have never quite used the Virtual network scenariosMy Workstation version is 9 and following is my scenarioI am testing and learning the TMG 2010 serverMy setup...
View ArticleVM Still showing up as Invalid in Vcenter
Doing some Host maintenance and had a running VM that would not vmotion to another Host. There seems to be a snaphot accosiated with the VM and it must be from the Netapp backup that failed. Snapsot...
View ArticleRe: HP xw8400 workstation, integrated sata raid, and vmware esxi 5.1
Thank you, this is what I'm thinking as well. Best, Jim
View ArticleRe: How do I mount an Thecus n8800 NFS datastore from ESXi4
Thank you for that very simple, easy to follow set of instructions. This worked perfectly on my new N6850 running esxi 5.1 on a baby-dragon (ish) setup.
View ArticleNeed a SATA SSD RAID Card and 4 Port NIC
Hi, I am looking to start studing vSphere 5 and wanted to upgrade my home machine to support a ESXi vSphere 5.1 installation. My current machine is a ASUS P9x79 DELUXE motherboard with 32GB of RAM...
View ArticleRe: Age of Empires II The Conquerors Black Screen and Colors go to 8-Bit
Hello Roy, well thank god someone shares my experience. No, I didn't find a solution yet. I always have to quickly switch back and forth between Age of Empires and my desktop to dodge the 8 bit-color...
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