Backup VM to external Harddrive
I wanted to know if there is a way to backup the virtual server that I made to an external harddrive since my computer supports a few hard drives and I wanted to save an image to one of them so that...
View ArticleAfter moving a vmdk from one Guest to another
Hello Everyone, I have a question regarding an issue I just came across. ESX v5.5 as vcenter two(2) guests: 1 running windows server 2008 R2 / 1 running windows server 2012 R2. Both running on the...
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I Would use export to OVF/OVA. That's portable VM format and you can use it for VM backup and restore via external media.
View ArticleRe: Backup VM to external Harddrive
You can use Veeam for thishttp://www.veeam.com/virtual-machine-backup-solution-free.html Also ghetto scriptsghettoVCB.sh - Free alternative for backing up VM's for ESX(i) 3.5, 4.x & 5.x
View ArticleRe: After moving a vmdk from one Guest to another
Hi there, it seems that these two machines were not part of a domain and had completely different security descriptors - that means only local administrator can access and otherwise use these files....
View ArticleRe: After moving a vmdk from one Guest to another
It seems to me you have taken an unconventional routine to move data from one server to another..Why would you not add a new disk to the 2012r2 server and robocopy the data to the new server. I agree...
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Thanks a lot. I will read through the links and work on them. Post my findings. Again, thank you.
View ArticleRe: After moving a vmdk from one Guest to another
Well, I chose to move the disk because it is something VMware/vCenter lets you do... and specially because the data is made of thousands of small, under 10KB, files... I did a copy once through...
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VeeamZIP seems like the best choice, indeed. Install software, simply select given VM, choosing USB drive as a destination. Once backup is finished, attach the drive to the new server and perform...
View ArticleIs it possible to rename a standard switch from the default vswitch0?
We are starting to create additional standard switches and would like to give them a more descriptive name.
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I'm not aware of a method to change an existing vSwitch name, but you can use a custom name when creating a new vSwitch with esxcli on the shell:# esxcli network vswitch standard add --vswitch-name...
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Re: Is it possible to rename a standard switch from the default vswitch0?
Yes it is possible, during our ks installation I use the commands below to remove the standard vSwitch0 and recreate one with another name. Hope this is what you were looking for or get you...
View ArticleRe: Vsphere 5.5 and Emulex OneConnect 10Gb NIC trouble
Anybody experience same problem? Did you get it fixed?
View ArticleHow can I install guest os of OSX 10.9.x on VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.5？
I try to create a new virtual machine on my VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.5, but the osx_10.9.x_install.iso never boot when VM start. I read the guide of vmware(VMware Documentation for OS X 10.9), but I...
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Re: How can I install guest os of OSX 10.9.x on VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.5？
Given OS is supported but are you trying to install it in Nested Environment like Workstation? VMware Compatibility Guide: Guest/Host Search
View ArticleRe: How can I install guest os of OSX 10.9.x on VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.5？
Please note that your ESXi Hypervisor needs to run on Apple hardware to install an OSX guest system. So installing ESXi on MAC mini server and OSX 10.9. as guest there would work. OSX guest under ESXi...
View ArticleRe: How can I install guest os of OSX 10.9.x on VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.5？
Steps to get InstallESD.dmg are available on this blog - http://coolestguidesontheplanet.com/making-a-boot-usb-disk-of-osx-10-9-mavericks/ These blog links would also be helpful to accomplish what you...
View ArticleRe: Vsphere 5.5 and Emulex OneConnect 10Gb NIC trouble
Yes, we had the same problem. Our scenario: Dell PowerEdge R620 ServerVMware ESXi 5.5.0 build-2068190Emulex OCe14102-UX-D3PAR storage environment The good news are that we were able to fix the...
View ArticleMaximum number of hypervisiors for vSphere (free version)
Thanks in advance.. Perhaps I haven't been phrasing my queries correctly, but I haven't been able to find the answer. What is the maximum number of physical hypervisors I can use per site.. Meaning,...
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Re: Maximum number of hypervisiors for vSphere (free version)
Meaning, lets say I have 4 physical servers that are all compatible with vSphere Hypervisor (free version)Could I install vsphere and run 4 separate instances (on 4 separate physical servers) without...
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