After Restarting, ESXi Host becomes Disconnected. After Connect, VMs become...
Hi, We apply the latest patch to ESXi 6 Update 3 Host. The remediation stops at 25% and status is disconnected. Then we connect the ESXi to Cluster. However, there are a number of stopped VM becomes...
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The console has been disconnected. Close this window and re-launch the...
I've just created VM from a Template, which I've done many times before. This time, I'm unable to launch the VM using "Launch Web Console". I am, on the other hand, able to launch the VM using...
View ArticleSystem logs on non-persistent storage
Hello. I am receiving an alert that states "System logs on host are stored on non-persistent storage." This is on an ESXi 6 host. I have moved my scratch space to an iSCSI datastore and the system logs...
View ArticleInvisible NFS mount problem
Hello, Seems like I have an old NFS mount on one of the ESXi hosts that are trying to access a NFS share that does not exist.I do not want this share anymore. But I cannot find the share/mount in...
View ArticleHow to assign 6.5 web console to use a /32 address?
What is necessary to tell ESXi to use a gatewayless /32 address for the web configurator? I help run a small gaming community on a datacenter server. I have no access to the server's keyboard console....
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vSphere Client console only showing part of VM screen
I saw a similar thread, but no answer that has helped.ESXi6 build 2494585 / vCenter 6 build 3634793 Windows versionWeb Client is borked due to DNS issue, and I'm trying to fix the AD/DNS server which...
View ArticleGetting Alert
Hi, After upgrading Veeam backup from 9 >9.5 start getting production datastore getting low alerts even thought we have about 45GB free space. prior to upgrade had 42GB. Any idea? Thanks
View ArticleYou are currently using ESXi in evaluation mode. This license will expire in...
Hi there! I´ve installed ESXi and trying it virtualizing 3 servers. So it displays the subject message. How do I actívate it? suposing that this software is for free. in fact tomorrow is the last day...
View ArticleTrying to install Win Server 2012 R2 64bits on Esxi 6.0 U2 on a Lenovo TD350
Hi, hope someone will be able to help me.I got a Lenovo Server TD350 (70DG).I've installed Hypervisor Esxi 6.0 U2 and configured it.I've created a VM choosing Win Server 2012 R2 64 bits.Trying to...
View Articleerror: enumInstances No data received from server
Hi, I'm getting the following error when running the below command: [root@esxi:~] /usr/lib/vmware/vm-support/bin/swfw.shSoftware and Firmware versioning info from CIM Providers. error: enumInstances No...
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Passthrough CDRom vs Emulate CDRom in device Mode
Hi all. Just want to asking. May i know what is the different of Passthrough vs Emulate when we want to select device mode for new adding CD/DVD Drive in vm? Anyone can sharing an idea or info for...
View ArticleMember of pool not rebuilding itself.
Hi all, Having a few problems after I had to revert to an old snapshot of our vcenter server. had to disconnect and reconnect to our domain as well as reconnect our hosts as the snapshot was a lot...
View ArticleGenerating a Certificate Signing Request that includes longer key length and...
Hi All, I was able to successfully make my vmca a subordinate signing authority. The problem is that my root CA uses a 4096bit key and sha512. When it minted the cert for the vmca the key is 2096 and...
View ArticleSetting up two sites for SRM
Hello, In ESXI 6.0, I have two cluster-sites at separate data centers and I wanted to get some guidance on how to properly set them up for SRM. Right now both sites are being managed by 1 vCenter...
View ArticleRDM mapped to Windows 2008 Server guest "file or directory is corrupted and...
I wanted to move an NTFS-formatted 4TB SATA drive from a Lubuntu machine to my Windows Server 2008 VM (running on an ESXI 6.5 host - Dell Optiplex 3010). I installed the drive in the server, then...
View Articlelocal storage with ESXi
hello, I have around 2-4TB drives available with each of mine 4 nodes. We bought it for vsan but that project never finish because of vsan price and some other problems. is there any free software...
View ArticleUpgrade paths to latest version of ESXi, without purchasing new licenses.
Hello everyone, I've been tasked with upgrading three ESX/ESXi hosts. We have one ESX host running 4.0.0, 208167. The other two are running ESXi 5.0.0, 469512. Looking at the licensed features, it...
View ArticleESXi 6.0 boot from iSCSI
I'm trying to figure out the big picture steps for doing boot from iSCSI. I don't need anything fancy as this for study purposes (VCP). My hardware does not support iSCSI so I figured I would use an...
View ArticlevCenter 6.5 U1 installation fail with vAPI and 1603
Struggling with vCenter 6.5 U1 installation in a lab environment. This is a fresh Windows install, just the Windows OS. Fresh vCenter install (not an upgrade). Installation persistently produces 2...
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