Re: My Migration Plan
Soooo that whole thing didn't work so plan B which was much easier. I built a vm for sso and its db (used the bundled sql for ssodb), inventory service, and vcenter server, another vm for vcenter db...
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Hello,I cannot find Cisco UCS M81KR adapter in the vSphere 5.5 list of hw compatable devices. We have vSphere 5.0 running on Cisco UCS B200 M2 blades with M81KR and are planning to upgrade to vSphere...
View ArticleRe: Is Cisco UCS M81KR adapter compatible with vSphere 5.5?
Hi, it is supported according to VMware HCLhttp://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/detail.php?deviceCategory=io&productid=10472&deviceCategory=io&keyword=m81&vioSolutions=Standard...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
Hi, you tried to install ESXi from an USB drive? If so how big is the drive? regards,Fred
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
Yes I've tried from both USB drives, one is 4GB the other is 32GB. Both keys are bootable, I was able to get the ESXi installer to boot and load on my home PC and my Macbook.The USB ports on the...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
In the Bios there is hopefully an option for Emulation type. Per default it is set to Auto. Have you tried to set it to USB CDROM or something similar. What have you used to create the bootable install...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
Yes theres an emulation type option - Auto, FDD, HDD, CDROM. I've tried HDD, CDROM, and Auto and set the boot priority accordingly. I created the install stick with UNetbootin. I am out of ideas,...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
Try this one to create the USB Stick. http://www.linuxliveusb.com/en/supported-linuxes. I tried UNetbootin before and it didn't work too.When using this the minimum size of the USB stick should be 2GB,...
View ArticleRe: Upgrade Phase from ESXi 4.1 to ESXi 5.5 & Vmware View 4.6 to VMware...
Hi, can you tell me the exact version of vCenter and View? regards,Fred
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
I'll give it a try right now but to reiterate - both USB keys can boot and load ESXi installer on my home PC and Macbook. It just won't work on my servers.
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
I know I know. That's was also a behavior in my case. Had a different server but same behavior. Worked on a virtual VM and on my PC but not on the server. Used Linux Live USB Creator and everything was...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
Fred - you are THE MAN!! I've been stuck on this for the past two days and would never have figured it out. Who would've guessed that the USB stick creator was to blame since it worked on my other...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
You're welcome. Glad to help. Correct the C1100 is not on the HCL but try this > Install 5.1 on one of the server and than update this one to 5.5. I think this should work.Take also a look at this...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
I thought it was firmware or BIOS at first since the one loaded on the server is dated 2009. I did some research before updating and saw many issues others are having such as the following thread -...
View ArticleRe: ESXi 5.x install on Dell C1100
Dell C1100 are not widely spread in EMEA where I live. You can have a look of my Homelab here (http://www.vbrain.info/?page_id=230). At the moment I'm searching for a new NAS and new servers but the...
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cannot see baseline to stage in vum
Hello, I am trying to update ESXi5.1 to 5.5 using vcenter update manager. I have uploaded /imported an DELL ESXi 5.5 ISO to a base line but even after scan and stage I dont see any baseline to select...
View ArticleRe: Upgrade Phase from ESXi 4.1 to ESXi 5.5 & Vmware View 4.6 to VMware...
vcenter 4.1 & vmware view 4.6
View Articleesxi 5.5 install error: could not create locker database
Does anyone happen to know what this error is and how I can fix it?ESXi 5.5 install error: could not create locker database Trying to install 5.5 on a supermicro server with a LSI megaraid raid 9361 –...
View ArticleRe: Upgrade Phase from ESXi 4.1 to ESXi 5.5 & Vmware View 4.6 to VMware...
If you are really using the RTM version of vSphere 4.1 without updates and also View 4.6 RTM you have first to upgrade to vSphere 4.1 U3 according to the Interoperability Matrix found here VMware...
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