Re: Issue in upgrading VCSA 6.7 -> 7.0 (Failed Step 2 Install - A problem...
Experiencing this same issue as well when upgrading from vCenter 6.7 U3 (Version 6.7.0.45000, Build number 16708996) to vCenter 7.0.0d. Encountered an internal error. Traceback (most recent call...
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Re: vCenter Appliance 6.7 to 7 Upgrade Error: Migration Assistant is not...
Thank you Lalegre - these were the same commands VMware Support ran and which resolved the Update Manager issue eventually. Proceeded with vCenter Upgrade to v7 and then faced another issue right...
View ArticleRe: After fresh install of a VCSA 7.0 U1 FQDN Problems during Configuration
just tried latest vcsa => vCenter Server 7.0 update 1a still same issue "Unable to save IP settings.". Anyone know some workaround?
View ArticleRe: After fresh install of a VCSA 7.0 U1 FQDN Problems during Configuration
I'm afraid that this issue has not been fixed yet, at least there's nothing in the release notes about it.So the only "workaround" for this is to enter all the settings in the installation wizard, and...
View ArticleUpgrade experience from 6.0 - 7.0?
I'm currently running ESXi 6.0 on an HP ML350 G6 server for home lab uses. I have 3 VMs on it at the moment and my needs are pretty minimal. It's stable and works so perhaps I shouldn't rock the boat,...
View ArticleRe: Upgrade experience from 6.0 - 7.0?
You will not be able to upgrade to 7.0 on that existing (ancient) hardware. It's not a question of support; it just won't work.
View ArticleRe: Upgrade experience from 6.0 - 7.0?
Hmm... Ok. Thanks for the reply. I didn't think it was quite that cut and dry though. I know some people have 7.0 running on a ML380 G7 with the Xeon 5650 processor. My ML350 G6 has the Xeon 5675...
View ArticleRe: Upgrade experience from 6.0 - 7.0?
No, there is a significant difference in ESXi 6.0 and 7.0 with respect to drivers. Only native drivers are supported now, no more vmklinux drivers. Also, there's far more to ESXi working than if the...
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Re: vcsa update to 7.0u1 Returning from install(), data conversion failed...
I ran in to this too in my lab, my VCSA mem and CPU were right sized thoughTried below and was able to get rid of error and use VAMI interface. Eventually rolled back the update as versions were...
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Re: Upgrade experience from 6.0 - 7.0?
Ok. Thanks for the explanation. Would you say the same moving from 6.0 to 6.7?
View ArticleRe: Upgrade experience from 6.0 - 7.0?
Upgrading a host to an unsupported version is always risky. If you are lucky you will find working drivers for e.g. network adapters, RAID controller, etc. Anyway, since you mentioned that the system...
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Re: Upgrade experience from 6.0 - 7.0?
vSphere 6.7 might work fine. adding to what was explained before regarding vmklinux drivers:on version 7.0 VMware re-architected (almost) all of it's products, for example, now vSphere can run...
View ArticleRe: Upgrade to 7.0u1 is hung at 0% -- what to do next?
I'm running into the same issue. Did you ever manage to fix it?
View ArticleRe: Upgrade to 7.0u1 is hung at 0% -- what to do next?
I had to kill the process via SSH. I then restaged and tried the install again and it worked.
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Well, that sucks for me. I restaged twice already.
View ArticleUpdate Problems - No Space left
Hi COmmunity, hope you can help me with this one.I have this issue with multiple Customers at multiple sites. I usually patch the Servers with the help of...
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Re: Update Problems - No Space left
In case that it's a HPE host (maybe similar issues with other vendors), check the free disk space on the host's /tmp folder. In case there's a "ams-bbUsg.txt" you should be able to proceed with the...
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Re: Update Problems - No Space left
Hi Andre,indeed these are all HP Servers, some with the HPE image (Gen8 Server) and some with the "plain" iso (G7 and G8).The file mentioned only exists on some of them but deleting it (it was just...
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In my case, I had to remove unwanted VIB's to continue with the upgrade. During upgrade it looks for space in vFAT partitions
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How do I find out what vib's are "not needed" / are unnecessary?Do you know if there's a way to increase the vFAT Partition? I have plenty of space on the disk left.
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Re: After fresh install of a VCSA 7.0 U1 FQDN Problems during Configuration
This is a serious issue if vCenter can't be installed - what's the point of releasing a product that can't be provisioned?
View ArticleThe upgrade has VIBs that are missing dependencies
Hi, Was going to try to upgrade the first host in a vSAN cluster from 6.7 to 7.0 (Using Custom Dell Image) but upon attaching upgrade baseline and run Check Compliance it showed Status "Incompatible"...
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View ArticleRe: The upgrade has VIBs that are missing dependencies
Such dependency errors have been around for quite some time. Anyway, since you've already verified that the mentioned drivers are not in use, there should be no issues with removing them using the...
View ArticleRe: The upgrade has VIBs that are missing dependencies
ok so net-qlge is just loaded but not in use as otherwise it would show under "Drivers" In which case I will esxcli software vib remove -n net-qlge Then will check Compliance Status again and push the...
View ArticleRe: The upgrade has VIBs that are missing dependencies
ok following the above and rebooting Status showed as Non Compliant Remediated and upgrade completed however in Events I could see message "vSAN network is not configured" after it completed! I checked...
View ArticleRe: The upgrade has VIBs that are missing dependencies
To find the missing VIBS we ended up having to mount the ISO through HPE ILO and try a manual upgrade which did show the conflicting VIBS.
View ArticleDatabases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
My vCenter is already upgraded to the latest 7.0. Months ago VMware support told me not to upgrade my Hosts to 7.0. I downloaded the latest version today VMware ESXi, 7.0.1, 16850804 thinking that...
View ArticleRe: Databases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
My one host will now not see any databases and gets a few more errors.I'm afraid that it requires more information to be able to provide help. Shift-R will not work in this case, because of the...
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Re: Databases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
The below errors are showing up. What else do you need?Thanks.Bill
View ArticleRe: Databases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
Tried to attach the logs but too large of a zip file.
View ArticleRe: Databases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
What kind of storage do you use? Local, iSCSI, FC, NAS? Has the storage controller/adapter been detected correctly?In case of shared storage, do the LUNs/devices show up under the storage...
View ArticleRe: Databases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
1) We use Equallogic iSCSI SANs. The other two host are working fine on 6.7.2) The storage looks OK. I did a re-scan with no help.
View ArticleRe: Databases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
What about the iSCSI configuration? Do you see the targets in the configuration?Once you select the iSCSI adapter, does it list any devices/LUNs? André
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Re: Databases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
Did you check the network iSCSI connection, and the dynamic/static discovery settings yet? André
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Re: Databases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
I added my iSCSI using Dynamic Discovery and mow it shows the databases. STill have these two warnings. I have seen this before. I just have to lookup the location of the logging and dump location. Bill
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Re: Databases Missing After upgrade from 6.7 to HPE 7.0.1
Is ESXi installed on HDD/SSD, or on an SD/USB device? André
View ArticleInstall VmWare to anchient server
I have ancient server based to two XEON processor and X6DVA-4G motherboard. But it has 12 GB memory, big RAID controller, good cooling system and working stable and fine.My main problem, it working...
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It is very old hardware; as old as a student in high school. It looks like the motherboard takes Nocona and Irwindale Xeon...
View ArticleRe: The upgrade has VIBs that are missing dependencies
thank you, in my case the vib listed was not in used so I could remove it prior the ESXi upgrade. The strange thing is that vSAN is getting ticked off from the vSAN dedicated vmkernel after the...
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For sure a VIB from 5.5 will not work under 7.0 any more. Seen this more than once. Regards,Joerg
View ArticleRe: Unable to set password during ESXi 7 installation
I wonder if you're having the same issue that I am right now. (Which is how Google ended up leading me here.) I'm trying to do a fresh install of ESXi 7.x on an R630. There is some kind of disconnect...
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Re: Unable to set password during ESXi 7 installation
This is further complicated by the fact that the BACKSPACE key also double taps, by the way. Realizing this, I toyed with it by pressing the character I want TWICE. This sometimes results in three...
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Re: After fresh install of a VCSA 7.0 U1 FQDN Problems during Configuration
had the same issue ... it was dns , needed to add a static entry on my DC ( it's a home lab with a domain controller doing both AD / DNS ). Thanks.
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Re: Multiple vCenter upgrade from 6.5 to 7.0 with external PSCs
Did you tried to connect "third" vCenter "first" or "second" already upgraded vCenter with embedded PSC? From manual I can read, that you have to create a "ring" topology. This means that you should...
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Re: After fresh install of a VCSA 7.0 U1 FQDN Problems during Configuration
I'm having the same issue. Shame VMware is taking error message lessons from Microsoft. Thankfully in my case I am not in a hurry and just preparing for a new build in January, but very disappointed...
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