DR LUN replication?
Quick question, Currently how do you manage differing UUIDs between the Primary and DR sites? Specifically I'd like to hear about experiences with IBM Hardware, DS 8300 and DS 4700 SAN infrastructure...
View ArticleVMFS Sizing, Snapshots, Metadata.
So I've got a pretty well bedded in infrastructure, running some 2000 Production VMs, 100 Hosts, 318 VLANs and 975 LUNs across 21 clusters. VMs run across multiple LUNs either configured to host...
View ArticleHPE Custom Image for ESXi 5.5.0 U3b GA
HP C7000 enclosure I have 4 new GL 460C Gen9 blades to install.My current environment contains 3 GL 460C Gen8 blades with VMware ESXi, 5.5.0, 2403361 installed.The plan is to swap out the Gen8 blades...
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Automatic exit of maintenance mode after ESXi reboot
In our environment we have ESXi6.0 u2...We are Adding servers into Maintenance Mode, rebooting the servers for some BIOS setting. But after reboot RSXi automatically exit of maintenance mode....Can...
View ArticleHost virtual adaptor not working
Hello, I just installed VMware workstation pro 12.5.7 to run my Oracle training server. However, the host virtual adaptor doesn't want to be checked once I press "apply". I want to keep the virtual...
View ArticleHas anyone deployed ArcSight on virtual machines?
Hi,Has anyone landed ArcSight server roles on VMWare virtual machines? I've "googled" for it, but only found a reference to ArcSight Connectors. Please advise. Thanks,MB
View ArticleI get error when i run (vim-cmd vmsvc/) in Esxi shell
I get error when i run this command : vim-cmd vmsvc/devices.createnic 1 e1000eThe error is: Could not find matching network id or type
View ArticleUpgrade to ESxi 6.5U1
We are currently running ESxi 6.0.0 with a Windows based VCenter.I am looking for the proper steps to upgrade to 6.5U1. Thank You
View ArticleDocumenting your environment
We are having a huge environment with multiple Daqtacenters at different locations. We use SRM,Cicso load balancer,VDI,ESX,VC etc.We host Linux, Novell, Windows and Solaris Vms.Documenting such such a...
View ArticleSetting Multi Writer Flag for Oracle RAC on vSphere without any downtime
Oracle RAC Cluster using ASM for storage would require the shared disks to be accessed by all nodes of the RAC cluster. The multi-writer option in vSphere allows the VMFS-backed disks to be shared by...
View ArticleTop 10 VMware Interview Questions
Hi Guys, I need to understand what are your top 10 interview questions that you ask when hiring for a VMware engineer position. I am working on piece of work where i am assisting some sr. managers in...
View ArticleWhat is the best Practice fot the Implementation of VMWARE
Good morning.Currently we got the solution of vwmare including some servers and storage, You would could indicate a document where we can guide which is the best practice for this implementation,...
View ArticleLooking for a VM request form for end users who would need a VM spun up for...
Looking for a VM request form for end users who would need a VM spun up for whatever purpose. Please advise.
View ArticleCPU AND MEMORY HOT PLUG IMPACT?
Hi, need to know that if someone has the knowledge of the impact on the VMware if we turn on the CPU and Memory hotplug enabled on all of our VMs? will it slow it down? does it takes more resources...
View ArticleShutdown a MSA2000 on powerfailure
Hello, i am working on the emergency procedures of my company's server room and i am wondering how to proper shutdown the HP MSA2000 which is connected via fiber to our two ESX 4.0 hosts....
View ArticleBuilding a NFS server for 2 ESXI servers
Experience: Junior vMware user. Normal level linux and microsoft system administrator. I want to do: for High Availabiltiy build 1 NFS SERVER for 2 esxi servers Budget: as possible using available...
View ArticleAbout Nested Virtualization
ESXi 6.5 was installed on the virtual server.However, even if you enter the URL of ESXi, the setting screen is not displayed.Currently, OS is not installed on the virtual server, so I would like to use...
View ArticleHow to add Virtual Serial Port to a VM in ESX 6.5 from Linux command line or...
Hi, I'm developing a script to import an OVF VM to an ESX 6.5 host.I'm using ovftool command to run the import. When I try to pass Virtual Serial Port properties (retreieved from .vmx file when I did...
View Articlenested ESXi vHost networking, the nested VMs cannot access outside world.
my DataCenter configured as following: 1. Physical Switch connected to 3 Physical Server. vCenter Server IP: 192.168.10.10 two ESXi Physical Hosts: IP: 192.168.10.11/12....
View ArticleVMware Icons and Diagrams - Visio Stencils
IntroductionIn continuation to the Library VMware Icons and Diagrams (http://viops.vmware.com/home/docs/DOC-1338)posted on VIOPS recently several people have made requests for using these wonderful...
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