edit default virtual machine settings
Hi, Is it possible to edit the default "typical" settings displayed when creating a new virtual machine? For example, when I select "new virtual machine" in the inventory, the typical settings would...
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Issues installing SQL Server 2012 on Windows Server 2008 R2 (Workstation 9.0)
I am trying to install SQL Server 2012 on a VM with Server 2008 R2 (updated and patched with latest updates). I am using VMWare Workstation 9.0. I am getting the following error message (see image)....
View Articlevmware player 4 opensuse 12 vmware tools problems
using vmware player 4 (on windows host) and trying to install vmware tools in an opensuse 12 guest which uses linux kernel 3.7i still get "vmxnet.c:525:4: error: unknown field" errors when running...
View ArticleHow does the web client find vCenter/SSO
In vSphere 5.1, when I type https://myhost.mycompany.com:9443/vsphere-client/ in my browser, I immediately get an login screen. When I enter my credentials, all work great. I am assuming in this...
View ArticleHow to export/import Labmanager library configuration to vcloud
Hi all Has anyone done this?Export a labmanager 4 library configurations and then import to vcloud director 5.1.Could someone explain how we can do these tasks the best way between our 2 environments?...
View ArticleRAID5 Datastore - Crashed/Blank Data Store
Hey Guys, Question. I have ESXi 4.1 U1 and as it was booting it crashed. (lost power) ever since I was unable to boot into ESXi (says no boot device) but RAID show's OK. So after fighting for a few...
View ArticleApache 2.2 and httpd monitoring
I am new to hyperic and a little confused on how to setup apache 2.2 and httpd montoring. It lookes like they each require a plugin.I looked at the apache 2.2 plugin installation...
View ArticleError While connecting to the vSphere Profile-Driven Storage Service.
Hi I am getting the "Error While connecting to the vSphere Profile-Driven Storage Service" daily once, even thought my vcenter is working fine. Once i received this message, i will do the "Refresh...
View ArticleVMUG 2013
Коллеги, здравствуйте. Информирую, что 17 мая в Москве собираем первую в этом году встречу сообщества VMware.Мероприятие на целый день, бесплатно для участников, обещает быть интересным - программа тут.
View ArticleOrchestrator with Nexus 1000v
Has anyone leveraged Orchestrator with Nexus 1000v. I was researching workflow integrations and it appears that nexus 1000v has REST capabilities now. I was wondering if it is possible to hook the APIs...
View ArticleNexus 1000v specify dvport in host profiles
Some of us work in areas where the port profiles are not "open" and things are statically mapped. Without being able to specify a dvport inside of a port profile there is no way I can leverage auto...
View ArticleExport Patch Scan Template
I have VMware protect in one enviorment and am creating a new one in different enviornment. Is there a way to export a template I made?
View ArticleExport/Import VM Folder Structure to new vCenter
Afternoon, We are building a new vCenter 5.1 Environment. Want to duplicate the VM Folder structure from the 4.1 vCenter (Folders under INVENTORY>VMs and TEMPLATES). All we need are the folders...
View ArticleESXi 5.1 - can't boot new VM from OS disc
I'm trying to boot off a Server 2012 DVD to install a new VM. I am using the host DVD-RW drive. I can attach the drive to an existing VM and browse the DVD (it's not the drive) and I tested the...
View ArticleVMWare Essentials Kit Backup possibilities?
Hello, We have a very small system with VMware Essentials. 1 host (no vcenter installed)1 virtual server2 virtual pc's How can we do cost effective backups in case of disaster?Should we use Acronis?...
View ArticlePerformance Management Methodology
In VMware's document they refer to "performance management methology" in context of vCOPS. I would like to get a fuller explanation of what is "performance management methodology". Is there a good...
View Articlecan't access vcenter after decommissioning old domain controllers
help! i can no longer access my vcenter servers after decomissioning our old domain controllers. i tried updated the identity sources in the SSO configuration via the web client but that did not...
View ArticlePerc6/i and ESXi 5.1 - VM creation failures
Hello, This is my first venture into RAID. I'm running an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5200+ on a ECS A780GM-A mobo with 8GB Ram. This is just a home VM server for educational purposes. I recently purchased a...
View ArticleZero Clients Won't Set Correct Primary Display
When setting up new Zero clients, it has been noticed that when you change the primary display in the zero client user settings under display topology, it changes the primary display for the menus...
View ArticleVMware Workstation v9 & Ubuntu 13.04 64bit
Tried various processes to get VMware Workstation v9 up and running on my Ubuntu 13.04 machine, but stuck! Initially had the request to look for headers, even though they were in the correct path and...
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