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SES-1.0 Snapshot to External Storage - Trying to preserve storage space on the ESX host system

focaccio — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:45:35 GMT

The goal here is to make a repeatable procedure for saving VM snapshots to "external storage". There are a couple of reasons that I want to do this: 1. Every time I take a snapshot now, the size of my host datastore gets smaller, and 2. When I upgrade the SCSI drives on my host (DL360 G3) system and remove the old drives I don't want to lose access to my snapshots. Notations: A-Action, R-Result, Q-Question, C-Cognition, X-Exploration research

C SES 1.0.1 There has to be a function within ESX to export and import snapshots so that they do not take up storage space on the host.
Q SES 1.0.2 How do I save a virtual machine snapshot to a storage device that is not built-in to the ESX server host, for example a USB flash drive connected to the host?
X SES 1.0.3 Will research for answers and the best forum to ask the question (Q SES 1.0.2) if I do not find the answer.

How to Reduce Replication Traffic in a VMware SRM Configuration

Trevor Davis — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:40:33 GMT

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RVTools

cfo — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:25:38 GMT

RVTools is a small .NET 2.0 application which uses the VI SDK to display information about your virtual machines. Interacting with VirtualCenter 2.x or ESX 3.x RVTools is able to list information about cpu, memory, disks, nics, cd-rom, floppy drives, snapshots, VMware tools, ESX hosts, datastores and health checks. With RVTools you can disconnect the cd-rom or floppy drives from the virtual machines and RVTools is able to list the current version of the VMware Tools installed inside each virtual machine. and update them to the latest version.

http://rvtools.deveij.com/

necklace for your Wedding Day

Briace — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:37:57 GMT

So your big day is approaching and you would like to present either
your future spouse or your wedding party with a stunning piece of
jewelry as a wedding gift.Preparations often seem to focus around the
dress, but there are many other elements of your look to
consider.Purchase identical gifts, but in varying colors, for your
bridesmaids. Tennis necklace in each of their birthstones, or perhaps stones that match their dress colors, make perfect reminders of the day.

Although all eyes will be glued to the beauty and symbolism of your
wedding ring, other jewelry will round out your bridal look. Depending
on your personal preferences, the cut of your dress and the style of
your hair, you may opt for a necklace, bracelet or earrings.
Coordination of gemstones is key, as are the jewel tones you choose.

Pearls are a traditional wedding jewelry for both brides and bridesmaids. Pearls are available in all forms, but necklaces and earrings
are the more popular options.Giving jewelry such as a necklace is a
tradition when it comes to wedding presents. The bride’s mother or the
groom may give her something special, or she may give jewelry to her
bridesmaids.

Opt for a necklace that complements the cut of your dress. A pearl
or rhinestone choker works well with a strapless bodice, whereas a
diamond solitaire will look stunning with a V or sweetheart neckline.

Let your hairstyle, necklace dictate the earrings you choose.
Harmonize the gemstones found in your dress or headpiece with those in
your jewelry. Pearls will complement beading, whereas diamonds or
zirconia go well with sequins or crystals.

Bridal necklaces are as important as your wedding gown and your
wedding shoes because they add beauty and elegance to whatever wedding
dress you plan to pick for your wedding day.

Top things you MUST do after 9.10 upgrade or install

ecrossley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:51:12 GMT

Great read over here: http://blog.thesilentnumber.me/2009/09/top-things-to-do-after-installing.html

Check out some of the key things you must do once you upgrade your system to 9.10 (or rebuild it from scratch).

VMware Workstation 7 on Ubuntu 64

ecrossley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:41:34 GMT

Workstation 7 is FANTASTIC on Ubuntu 64. I'm so excited about this new workstation release as it provides many additional features over WS 6.5.

1) Sockets / Core selection - You can now set number of sockets and cores per socket to your individual workstation vm's.
2) Compacting of VM disk files can be done from workstation.
3) Encryption of Workstation VM's can now be done preventing access into VM's without proper credentials.
4) Windows 7 support

These are just a few of the options that are available, as well as, the ability to run nested ESX environments inside of Workstation 7.

If you are installing workstation for the first time on Ubuntu 64, you MUST execute the vmnetset script (http://communities.vmware.com/blogs/ecrossley/2009/06/29/ubuntu-and-vmware-workstation-networking) from this blog in order to allow promiscuous mode for your ethernet adapters

VMware View Open Client on 64 bit

ecrossley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:39:51 GMT

Great article over at Cosmic Egg about open source view client on 64 bit linux. I've been slacking on the blog, so enjoy the read.

http://blog.cosmicegg.net/2009/10/vmware-view-open-client-on-64-bit.html

Discuss "SAP on VMware" at SAP Community Network

m@t — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:24:41 GMT

If you are a user of SAP Community Network, then you might have already seen the new forum about "SAP on VMware" which is live since Oct 21. The forum creates a platform for customers where answers to minor technical questions can be adressed or discussions about best practices, configurations, etc. can take place. You can find the forum right here:

http://forums.sdn.sap.com/forum.jspa?forumID=471

We want VMWare on Linux!

simoncpu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:02:39 GMT