Re: VMware Upgrade from 4.1 to current?
Hi, definitely go for the latest release (5.5 U2) [only HW or SW limitations of your current environment can push you to 5.1] before you start with upgrade check that your actual environment meet all...
View ArticleRe: vSphere ESXi 5.1 (free) Installation Error
I had the same problem and you need to choose Windows OS in Security when installing.After installation you must change it back to Other OS. Quite confusing, much easier back in the days :-)
View ArticleRe: vSphere ESXi 5.1 (free) Installation Error
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View ArticleRe: I wanna install my ESXI hard drivers on a new pc, bcoz my former server's...
hii would recommend installing the same type of raid controller or compatible onelets say its was LSI, then get an other LSI raid controllerread the config from disks and connect to new esxi server.
View ArticleRe: hanging at "shutting down" after windows server 2008 updates were done
some keyboard shortcutsCtrl-BPower on.Ctrl-EPower off.Ctrl-RReset the power.Ctrl-ZSuspend.Ctrl-NCreate a new virtual machine.
View ArticleRe: ESXI host upgraded from 5.1 to 5.5 is not pingning
Hi Mahendra, Verfiy check the following1.ip/defaultgate way.( Ensure the dns resolution,nslookup etc)2. Network connections /N/W settings.3. Try restarting Management settings.4. restart Host if...
View ArticlevCenter 5.1->5.5 roll back, nuked storage profiles, vCD not happy
Hi,Attempted a vSphere 5.1U2a -> 5.5U2 upgrade this weekend; it failed for reasons we're still determining. We rolled back to 5.1 (DB backups, Snapshots, etc.) and all of our Profile-Driven Storage...
View ArticleRe: vCenter 5.1->5.5 roll back, nuked storage profiles, vCD not happy
The reason why you lost the Storage Profiles is due the Inventory Services reset, take a look here: VMware KB: Resetting the VMware vCenter Server 5.x Inventory Service database vCloud Director relies...
View ArticleRe: vCenter 5.1->5.5 roll back, nuked storage profiles, vCD not happy
Thank you. I'll give this a read. However the first Caution says:Cautions:If you are using vCloud Director with Storage Profiles, do not perform the steps within this article. I am using vCloud...
View ArticleRe: vCenter 5.1->5.5 roll back, nuked storage profiles, vCD not happy
Please, don't perform the steps from KB... I only provided this link to shows you the reason why your vCloud Director is lost :-) The "Caution" section explain exactly why.
View ArticleVMWare environment upgrade
Hello,We are running 7 hosts on ESXi 5.0 with vCenter 5.0. Total 200 virtual machines are running on them.Now we want to upgrade Hosts and vCenter server to 5.5. Kindly anyone guide me about the steps...
View ArticleRe: VMWare environment upgrade
Hey, Moderation note: I moved this thread to a more suitable forum and removed your duplicate post Tim
View ArticleRe: VMWare environment upgrade
Thanks for moving it but you should not remove the duplicate post instead send me the link because I was looking for it and could not find. that's why posted a new post.Appreciate if you still have in...
View ArticleRe: VMWare environment upgrade
I will recommend you take a look at the following KB articles and remember that first you will need upgrade the vCenter Server and then the vSphere ESXi hosts: VMware KB: Upgrading to vCenter Server...
View ArticleRe-Pointing vCenter to different SSO Instance
Hello! I'm working for a customer in a arge project upgrading from vsphere 5.1 to vsphere 5.5. We want to setup a new SSO Instance and reconfigure the components to use the new one. To re-register the...
View ArticleRe: getting openssl error when repointing virtual center to reinstalled sso
for any one still intrested in this, i have discovered a fix for this error.. I copied the openssl.exe and 3 .dll files (jwinauth.dll, libeay32.dll and ssleay32.dll) to the directory I was running the...
View ArticleRe: Installation of VNware vsphere 5.5 fails - does not recognize existing...
check if your NIC's are supported by vmware on the HCL listhttp://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php if not you will have to go on the website of that NIC manufacturer and see if there...
View ArticlevSphere 5 Essentials Plus Installation Guide
Hello Guys, I am doing a trial of vSphere 5 Essentials Plus. But I am unsure where to start. I already have 3 servers running VMware ESXi 5.5 and managing them separately using vSphere client. I am...
View ArticleRe: vSphere 5 Essentials Plus Installation Guide
Hi Hassan, Sure, I can provide you all the details of your requirement in next few hours.Or you can write to me at below email I can send all info. Note: If you found this correct or answer useful...
View ArticleVMware 5.5.0 Boot startup loops on F2 & F11 line displaying
I have just tried to upgrade / migrate one of my VMware hosts from version 4.1 to 5.5.0. When I reboot the system after the upgrade completes it gets as far as displaying part of the normal final...
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