Re: Do I need two static IP addresses?
So you are assigning a static IP address through your DHCP server? When you installed the ESXi software did you assign and IP address or let itt obtain an IP address from the DHCP host? Here are a...
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Thanks! I'll take a look at those links. We are using a DHCP but to get a static IP address, I have to get the MAC address to the central IT department otherwise I will have to launch a web browser to...
View ArticleRe: is this too much on one virtual host?
This totally depends on the size of your environment. I have seen a single server on a customer site running vCenter, SQL 2008 Std., Web Client, Update Manager & SRM absolutly fine ( < 100 VMs)....
View Articleerror 29148 sts configuration error
No matter i used remote sqlserver 2008 or local sqlserver . i cannot install SSO In vm9 i have two mechines one is AD another is VC LOG :
View ArticleRe: error 29148 sts configuration error
Hi,You can get this error message when you try to use a specific named user for running the vCenter SSO service. Try to use the default (Local network account) instead.
View Article5.1 Upgrade Before VM Hardware 8?
Hi All, I have a customer on vSphere 5.0 Update 1. The tools have been updated to the latest version in 5.0 update 1, but 95% of the VMs are on hardware version 7. I would like to upgrade them to...
View ArticleRe: 5.1 Upgrade Before VM Hardware 8?
vSphere 5.1 supports HW version 4, 7, 8 and 9 (see http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/techpaper/Whats-New-VMware-vSphere-51-Platform-Technical-Whitepaper.pdf) André
View ArticleRe: 5.1 Upgrade Before VM Hardware 8?
Hi, first upgrade ESXi to 5.1 and later you can update VMware tools and VM hardware version. Thanks,Haridas
View ArticleRe: is this too much on one virtual host?
We run the same way. Everything on one VM (2 CPU, 6GB RAM). According to VMWare this config is supported for up to 5 hosts and 50 VMs. We are a little over that with no real issues. If your performance...
View ArticleRe: vSphere Update Manager 5.1 fails to start after fresh install
I've tried all the solutions mentioned so far (SQL client versions, IP vs hostname, verify DNS) and I still have the same issue. UM installs without a problem but the service fails to start every time...
View ArticleUpgrading ESXi from 5.0 to 5.1 via Flash Drive
I am looking at the instructions to create a USB drive that can be used to update ESXi from 5.0 to 5.1 These instructions are written for a user who is using a Linux machine to create the drive. I am...
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refer the following articles. It will help you in creating bootable USB of ESXI 5.1. Its same as the bootable ISO CD/DVD.Boot with the USB and follow the steps in installer for upgrading the...
View ArticleRe: vSphere Update Manager 5.1 fails to start after fresh install
whats the SQL express version you are connecting ? VUM 5.1 or 5.1 update 1 supports only the following express edition. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express (R2 SP1) - 64-bit
View ArticleRe: is this too much on one virtual host?
SSO wont load the vCenter Server much until unless there are too many users administrate vCenter or connect to vCenter for managing. SSO performance is aWe are running SSO and vCenter on same VM and...
View ArticleRe: 5.1 Upgrade Before VM Hardware 8?
I would like to confirm that you can upgrade to 5.1 first without having to upgrade the VM hardware to version 8 first? If so, I will upgrade the VMs to the latest hardware version after the 5.1...
View ArticleHost ESXi upgrade from 4.0 to 4.1 and View 4.6
Hello everyone, I have a question in regards to upgrading my esxi hosts that are running a View 4.6 cluster. Overview of my environment:The 4 current ESXi hosts are running 4.0.0, 261974. These hosts...
View Articlemezzanine network card not detected
i have a NC325m Quad Port 1Gb NIC on bl460c G7 blade server, i can see the card is correctly installed and visible from the enclosure but when i look at network devices in the esxi only the embedded...
View ArticleRe: mezzanine network card not detected
According to the VMware Compatibility Guide the NIC is marked as "async" for the latest ESXi 5.1 Update 1 release, which means it's not included in the default installation image. You can find the HP...
View ArticleHoist Upgrade from ESXi 4.1 to ESXi 5.0 Update 2
Hi, Couple of questions to help with my upgrade prep... - Can I upgrade directly using Update Manager 5.0 from ESXi 4.1 (582267) to ESXi 5.0.0 Update 2 (914586) ?or - Do I need to upgrade to ESXi 5.0...
View ArticleRe: Hoist Upgrade from ESXi 4.1 to ESXi 5.0 Update 2
You can go straight to Update 2 - You should take a look at the upgrade guide - http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-51/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-511-upgrade-guide.pdf
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