which esx 5.5 license allows for 16 vsmp
hi experts I have an ESX 5.5 server, with two 8-core CPUs. I have the following license: VMware vSphere 5 Hypervisor Licensed for 2 physical CPUs (unlimited cores per CPU). This means I would have 16...
View ArticleDebian 7.x Guest?
I just installed ESXi 5.5 U1 (Build 1623387) with the understanding this version adds support for Debian 7.x. But the guest operating system list still only shows version 4-6. Please advise....
View ArticleESXi 5.5 management
Hello, I installed a new ESXi 5.5 free server.Before I always used vSphere Client to manage my VMs.But in ESXi 5.5 I get the message that I can only use vSphere Client for 60 days.How can I manage my...
View ArticleWeb Client needed to edit virtual machine settings
We have several VMware environments that I help to manage. So that we can train junior members on using VMware, we have a few standalone hosts running v5.5u1. One of my colleagues copied a VM built...
View ArticleCheck for auth.log and shell.log existence
Hello all, I have to a implement a way to check for the existence of auth.log and shell.log ESXi log files. I know that there are many ways to query ESXi about log files (vm-support utility,...
View Articlevmware on Supermicro X8SIL-F - NIC problems
Hello all, I am trying to get the VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi 4.1) up and running on the following server: Supermicro X8SIL-F mainboardCore i3-530 CPU8GB DDR3 memory The board has an dedicated...
View ArticlevSphere Client 5 Blank/Black Console when accessing VMs
We have a vSphere vCenter version 5, and when running the vSphere Client on my Windows 7 workstation I have a black/blank screen when I try and access my VMs consoles. I can RDP to them fine, but I...
View ArticleVsphere - Promiscuous Mode?
I have a VM that runs in the Vsphere Hypervisor. I am attempting to install a VPN utility (SoftEther) that requires the network adapter to be set in Promiscuous mode. After reviewing ESXI...
View ArticleError: Failed to lock the file
I have received 9 vhd files and 1 vmx file.I have copied them to a folder at vSphere volume. Added them to inventory. When trying to start this VM for the first time, I got the following errors: Cannot...
View ArticleVM Lockup on USB device manual provisioning
The below was the error that we saw in the logs, we could not locate any errors in the event viewer.It seems that the server locked up from 8:27 to when I reset the vm at 8:42 allowing no network...
View ArticleESXi 5.5 not add SATA Raid 5 on P400/256
Helloi've install esxi 5.5 on USB stick on my server: HP Proliant DL380 G5with smart array p400 256Mb and Battery for the cache. after installation on health status i see the Raid 5 of my SATA Hdd, but...
View ArticleCPU Sockets and CPU
Hi everyone,i have a question,I have a PC with core i5 cpu that is with a 1 socket and 4 cores with no supporting off hyperthreading,I have installed ESXi5.5 on it, When I want to create a vm I can put...
View ArticleMSI Z87-G43 + I5-4670K cant boot/install
Hi guys, I have been scratching my head for the last couple of hours on this one.I just want to upgrade my well running Q9550 ESXi with some new hardware, because i needed more RAM (old setup only...
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Anyone have drivers for the Intel 82577 NIC (82577LM)?
Hi everyone, I've been trying to get both ESX and ESXi 4.1 to install on some devices with an Intel 82577LM Gigabit NIC, however there doesn't appear to be any driver support within the standard...
View ArticlevCenter Service will not start - SQL Database Error
After a power outage our virutal vCenter server system started up to the Windows level fine, but would not launch vCenter Service Error When you go into Services and choose to start the service "VMWare...
View ArticleUnable to loginwith vSphere Client
Hello, I have just finished installing the ESXi 5 server and the vSphere client on the client computer. However, every single time, I am met with a cryptic message: The request failed because of a...
View ArticleAsus U3S6 on Dell PowerEdge 2950 iii; esata issues; dell open manage issue
Hey There, I figure this is a long shot and I understand the possibility is near zero with getting this to work. So I have a Dell PowerEdge 2950 - recently upgraded the motherboard to a gen 3 and...
View Articlevmware hypervisor 5.0 Hardware RAID controller
Hi! We are planning to buy HP Proliant DL380 G7 with 4 HDD hot swapable , now what i want to do is configure this 4 HDD to RAID 1+0 1. If i will install VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 5.0 do i need to...
View ArticlevSphere ESXi WhiteBox
Hi, Is there a cheap server I can purchase to evaulate\play with vSphere ESXi and other technologies. I'd like something with : 2 x Quad Core CPU's32GB RAMSATA Storage (Not too fussed about raid) Thanks.
View ArticleCan vm automatically deflate the balloon with balloon driver?
Assume there are only 2 vms(vm1 and vm2),stress the vm2,then the balloon of vm1 has inflate,after remove the pressure to the vm2,the balloon of vm1 will deflate automatically or not?NOTE:Pls in...
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