Re: vCenter 5 slots
Thanks Andre. So, how do you use this information to manage a hosts failover potential? Do I calculate each hosts total slots and then compare each to what is available for failover to see what my...
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The number of available slot is basically calculated for each host based on the slot sizes. The - depending on the Admission Control settings and a few other factors - HA calculates the failover...
View Articlemoving VMs between DataCenters
I need to move a VM from one datacenter to another datacenter. Both DataCenters have their own vCenter5 Server. What is the best way to do this?
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somewhat complicated but I have an idea of what is going on.just have to chew on each of the various options to determine what is best for us
View ArticleRe: Increase memory in vCenter VM
You don't need to do it with 5.5 either, if you don't want to. As the others have pointed out, it's merely an alternative to the classic method of editing the settings.And remember vCenter is just a...
View ArticleRe: Suggestions on Laptop Specification to build a HOME VM LAB
The 3 most important things you need to consider are: CPU, RAM, DISK (speed, capacity is cheap).CPU and RAM are adequate, ideally you will want 32GB but for that budget I don't think you'd be able to...
View ArticleRe: moving VMs between DataCenters
At the moment, vMotion or cold migration is not supported across datacenters even in single vCenter server. Workaround would be to move your host to other datacenter (within the vCenter server),...
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Migrating from 5.0 to 5.5
Hello everyone, I have what is probably a very stupid question, but I don't have a lot of experience with VMware so please excuse me... I have recently inherited a vSphere 5.0 estate that consists of...
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If the VMs are stored in LUN, un register the VMs from R710 server.Do a Fresh install of ESX 5.5u1 on R720 Server, attache the LUNs to this server and re-register the VMs from LUNs. If the VMs are on...
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The VMs are indeed stored within the LUNs. So as a basic list of tasks, would I: Shutdown all the VM's, and put the hosts into maintenance mode?Remove/unregister all the VMs that are on the old 5.0...
View ArticleRemove previously imported remote appliance key
Aloha, So I started the process of upgrading an vCenter appliance from 5.0.x to 5.5 using VMware KB article...
View ArticleRoles and Permissions
Hi, I'm using vCenter v5.5 and have a requirement to document roles and permissions, as well as create some custom roles. Rather than start from scratch does anyone have a MS word Table or spreadsheet...
View ArticleRe: vCenter 5.5 appliance - web client - unable to power on VM - but can...
Hi Peter,did you happen to find a solution for this issue?I do encounter similar problems using the Web Client of a vCenter 5.1 appliance (and ESXi 5.1 hosts).Power on just doesn't seem to have any...
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Note: Discussion successfully moved from VMware ESXi 5 to VMware vCenter™ Server
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Check if the solution provided on this thread helps: Re: List the role and their Priviliges
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Re: Remove previously imported remote appliance key
Okay. I have been digging around for hours on this and finally (on the older appliance) I went to the Upgrade tab -> Prepare and hit Cancel under Actions on the right hand side. That cancelled the...
View ArticlevDS and new dvPortGroup
I need to create a new dvPortgroup on the dvSwitch for a new subnet vlan. How do I accomplish this? I know how to do it with a standard switch but never done it on a distributed switch.
View ArticleRe: vCenter 5.5 appliance - web client - unable to power on VM - but can...
Inexplicably, it started working fine a day or 2 after the problem.I have no idea why.
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In your vCenter, go to Home -> Networking -> select the vDS where do you want create the port group and click on New Port Group at Summary tab.
View ArticleRe: vDS and new dvPortGroup
Thanks. I was able to setup the dvPortGroup and I have the VM assigned to the vlan and it shows up in the dvPortGroup. All looks right but the VM doesn't connect to the domain. I moved the vlan...
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