vCenter 5.1 delay when opening vm console
Last week we updated our vCenter Server from 5.0 to 5.1. And since that moment we experience some delay while opening vm console windows.We used to have a black screen for about 1 or maybe 2 seconds...
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When I tried to install vcenter from ISO image, it looks it need Domain Controller.If I download vCenter ova file and imported , it will work without Active Directory ?
View ArticlevCenter appliance 5 and SMTP Configuration
hi guys I setup the SMTP Server IPand Sender Account in my new and shiny vCenter Appliance 5 server SMTP Server: 192.168.1.xSender account: vcenter@mycompany.net now testing for the email alerts I get...
View ArticleForce Client Settings through vCenter
Hi, I would like our vCenter Server run in our company to tell the vSphere Client to disable the First Steps-Page. For several reasons, we have frequently changing Clients, and we keep important notes...
View ArticleUnable to add standalone host - Already exists
Hello guys, I have a problem on my vcenter (version 4.1.0).I've deleted 2 old host (ESX) and when I try to re-enter the new one (with the same ip address) i have the follow error: "Add standalone...
View ArticleVCenter HA Agent error
Hi All, this is my first discussion, I have a strange situation on VCenter Server 4 Foundation ... I have set HA with no particular situation (standard switch, and just used like monitoring ...) and...
View ArticleWhere to find detailed list of vCenter SNMP Logging Types
Just trying to find a detailed list that could provide me with information as to what exactly is included in each category, when it comes to choose a vCenter SNMP Logging type.Example: Information,...
View ArticleHost Profiles removing default gateway since upgrading to 5.1
We have a number of ESXi hosts on separate management VLANs with different default gateways. We always managed with one host profile because we could disable IP routing from being applied which ensured...
View ArticleMulti-Sites VMs backup solutions ?
Hello i am currently running 7 ESXi host 4.1 -5.1 servers in 7 diffenrent cities. Each host contain 4-5 VM. They are connected togheter in vCenter appliance 5.1 in one of the location using NAT with...
View ArticleIssues with Deploying a VM from template
I am having some issue deploying a VM from template with guest customization. I have not been able to find any answers on the web.Here is my setup: vSphere 5.1.0Build 1064983 1) Create a VM (WIN2K8R2)...
View ArticleQ: how to recreate "Host Memory Status" alarm
Hello, Simple question:I've accidentally altered the "Host Memory Status" alarm, and I'd like to put it back the way it was. Can someone post what the default alarm should have under General, Triggers...
View ArticleHow logout in vCenter server without prompting the user to confirm ?
Hi All, I'm new to VMware product/tools. I'm using the following command to logout from vcenter server, Disconnect-VIServer -Server * -Force the above command prompting me to confirm the logout. but i...
View ArticleCan't start VM even with assigned permission
Hello *, I am using the vSphere Server Appliance to host some Linux VM's. Now our Windows admin came along that he needs some Windows VM's with the following permissions:Open the consoleMount CD...
View Articlefailed to start disk migration
I am try to storage vmotion a VM. The VM has RDMs. When attempting to do so.... "a general system error occurred: failed to start disk migration" any ideas?
View ArticlevCenter Appliance 5.1, Oracle Database Prep?
I am running a largely Linux environment, and as such i love using the Vcenter Appliance 5.1, but looking at the host/vm limitations I want to move to an Oracle Database, but I am not finding much in...
View ArticleMove into resource pool Cannot complete operation due to concurrent...
Hi Everyone I have three hosts on my vcenter, however I can't seem to move any VMs into a resource pool as I get the following error(for example): Move into resource pool SALES Cannot complete...
View Articleinstall vCenter 5.1 on same system with (inactive) 5.0.0?
We are now running vCenter 5.0.0 on a Windows 2008 box, and use an Oracle database on the back end. Rather than upgrade to vCenter 5.1, can I shut down the 5.0, and just install 5.1 fresh? My thinking...
View ArticleManually remove deleted datastore from vCenter appliance
Hi all, I was doing some storage cleanup today and accidentally deleted a datastore LUN that had not yet been removed from Vcenter (or any of the hosts). Of course deleting it, etc fails now. I found...
View Articleneed some info related to vcenter server 5.1
Dear Team, We have installed vcenter server 5.1 1123966 on Windows Server 2008 Standard edtion, just want to know the following things 1) Limitations of vcenter server 5.1 11239662) Backward...
View ArticleI can not download vCenter Appliance.
I tried to download vCenter Appliance but it says You either are not entitled or do not have permissions to download this product.Check with your My VMware Super User, Procurement Contact or...
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