Re: Run OS X 10.9 from a separate partition in a VM?
I tried to create the raw disk, but got the following result: unknown20c9d045826f:Library mike$ sudo vmware-rawdiskCreator print "/dev/disk3"Nr Start Size Type Id Sytem --...
View ArticleHow to prevent SQL transaction full
Hi all,Here's the story.vCenter 5.0, SQL express 2005. Last week, I changed the settings of Log history in vCenter from unlimited to keep 30 days.Then after few days vCenter crashed because the SQL...
View ArticleRe: ADD A HOST WIZARD IS NOT RESOLVING THE HOSTNAME ONLY IP (ESXi5.1)
FIXED NSLOOKUP PROBLEM ON LOCAL WIN 7 DESKTOP WHERE VCLIENT INSTALLED BY: Control Panel --> Network and Sharing Center --> Local Area Connection --> Properties --> TCP/IPv4 Properties...
View ArticleRe: List all IP addresses
I know this is an old thread and marked correct in 2011, but it looks like it was done a bit the hard way. Check it out - all on one line Get-VirtualPortGroup | ?{$_.Name -eq "Port-Group-Goes-Here"}...
View ArticleADD A HOST WIZARD NOT RESOLVING SHORT HOSTNAME ONLY IP & FQDN (ESXi5.1)
I was able to complete a successful install of VMware-vCenter-Server-Appliance-5.1.0.10100-1123965_OVF10.ova. I was able to login into VMware vCenter Server Appliance web page port 5480 and VMware web...
View ArticleRe: Best practices... How many nics?
if you have vSphere Enterprise+ you could consider having two NICs and Network IO Control to manage the traffic. But these really should be 10G NICs then. Regarding FT - it probably is a good idea to...
View ArticleRe: Migration 5.1.1 High Cpu
VMware told me that it is a issue with the blanking of the vsphere console when a user is connected over PCoIP. The blanking is consuming all the CPU of the vmx-svga.
View ArticleVM ware open view client issue
I have the VM ware view client installed on my machine - and there seem to be a ton of issues with the display protocols being used by VMware. The client launches but I am see the following error Jun...
View ArticleRe: Doubts regarding some interview questions
This looks more like a certification (VCP) test to me. To prepare for this type of scenario your should check out the VMware Certification resources. On the VCP-DV page you find an Exam Blueprint and a...
View ArticleRe: Decimal round of size
Here you go: $VMsWithSnaps = @(Get-VM | Get-Snapshot | Select vm,name,{[int]$_.sizemb}) Give this a read if you get a moment. It explains how [int] works Windows PowerShell Tip: Formatting Numbers
View ArticleRe: Partition drives or indiviual drive when running virtual servers?
I'd say that the differences are barely noticeable in every day life. You might get a little more speed (more spindles) and less impact if a drive fails with your first option (4 drives - 2...
View ArticleRe: extremely high cpu ready ms
It's very bad, but do you have enough CPU resources on your host.Also check the VM share value.
View ArticleRe: Decimal round of size
Sure it does: PS C:\Users\chris> $test = 34.457454758739874837483PS C:\Users\chris> [int]$test34PS C:\Users\chris>
View ArticleRe: Failure to import CSV with ConvertFrom-Csv
at first we should handle the error "op_addition"op_addition is a method used by array vars. you declare$data = 0 and after you did$data+=$VM.UsedSpaceGBSo Powershell, return an error! He only does...
View ArticleRe: Decimal round of size
To an [int] yes, but not to a decimal, that's why you use [math]::round
View ArticleRe: Server 2012 R2
Supported by that.Check it on guest OS guide: VMware Compatibility Guide: Guest/Host Search
View ArticleBilling Policy Clarification Needed
Hello I am trying to understand the difference between billing based on CPU usage vs vCPU count. On the Base Rates tab of a Cost Model, you can see CPU with a metric of GHz and vCPU with a metric of...
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