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Virtualization Forum

JustinPaul — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:59:25 GMT

Hey Guys,

I dont know how many would be interested but i started a virtualization forum. The idea behind it is to share problems, and design ideas, and to work through any problems that people have.

If you interested check it out at http://www.vm-talk.com

Thanks,

Justin

VMworld 2009 Preso Posted

Kristyn — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:02:19 GMT

Under the Documents Tab!

Thank you and Sponsorship offering

BSmolenyak — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:14:39 GMT

Cincinnati VMUG members,

I just wanted to send a note of thanks for your warm welcome and hospitality at the October 1 meeting.

It was suggested that we attend and as a vendor/partner, I found the meeting to be informative and well worth the time.
Who could have predicted they would consume 14,813 banana's at vmworld?

As a VMWare partner and Data Management Software, Services and Solutions provider we would appreciate your offer to sponsor
an upcoming meeting and present our solutions for your consideration.

Please contact me at to discuss availability and details.

Kind regards,

Bob Smolenyak
bsmolenyak@commvault.com
732-870-4068

Healthcare - Single Practice

AKatona — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:23:58 GMT

Has anyone put together any models or implemented any VMware environments for single physician practices?

ThinApp Deployment

aric.wilisch — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:56:16 GMT

Good morning.

I very much enjoyed the presentation on ThinApp at the last Vmug meeting. Both my manager and I are excited about using this in the environment to take care of certain problems we're having.

The one thing I haven't been able to figure out yet is how to create apps and deploy them onto our Citrix server. Since Citrix re-maps the C drive to drive M (typically), the app's that I've created will not run. Do I have to go in and tweak something before building so they will work, or will I have to make all new app's specifically for the Citrix server?

I look forward to getting this into production.

--Aric Wilisch

Next Meeting

Kgalus — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:48:12 GMT

When and where is the next meeting? How do I register to attend?

Kevin

Meeting 1/29/09

nfritsch — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:12:56 GMT

Hi everyone, I have been trying to attend one of these meetings for quite some time now but always having something going on the night of the meeting. In this case, I'll be at the Brad Paisley concert in Dayton on 1/29. Anyways, I am a Network Administrator at a law firm downtown getting ready to start our first virtualization project. Along with that, we will be installing a iSCSI SAN. Any tips, notes, tricks, suggestions are welcomed. Hopefully I can make it to the next meeting.

Nick

Hyperthreading not available

aric.wilisch — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:48:27 GMT

We just purchased a new Dell Poweredge 2950 with 2 Xeon Quad core processors. I've checked to make sure the virtualization options are enabled in the bios, however in the infrastructure client configuration it still shows Hyperthreading as N/A. So I'm curious what the requirements are to have hyperthreading active?

I've used the free VM Server for quite some time. This is only the 2nd ESX server I've installed, but from the looks of it both servers (both 2950's) have Hyperthreading marked as Inactive.

Any help is appreciated.

--Aric

Moving VM's

aric.wilisch — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:26:40 GMT

I've been using Vmware Server for years, but I've only recently started using ESX for our production network. I currently have 2 of the free Vmware Servers and 2 ESX 3i servers.

One of the big benifits I liked about Vmware Server was if my host server was having issues I could shut the vm down, copy the directory to another server, then with a few minor changes I could be back up and running inside of 10 minutes. But it's looking like to get the same functionality with ESX I'd have to buy a copy of Virtual Infrastructure, which I'm not going to get approval for right now. Is there any way of moving a VM from one ESX server to another WITHOUT having to buy VI3? Eventually I will end up getting a copy, but for now I have to rely on moving things myself.

Thanks in advance for any help!

--Aric

ESXi issue

aric.wilisch — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:27:37 GMT

Since vmware released their ESXi for free I decided to build one to replace one of the Vmware Server 1.06 installs I have. It says it's registered, but whenever I try to start up a guest that I vmconverted from the VS1.06 install I get two errors in the event log.

This product has expired. Be sure thta your host machine's date and time are set correctly.

Failed to power on: A general system error occured.

Do I need to go re-register and download a new license key? I just got it today. I've restarted the server as well as blown away the guest and re-converted it over.

Any thoughts/help/etc is appreciated

--Aric

Great Forum in Cincy!!

FKI-Shudak — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:15:47 GMT

Just wanted to send a shout out to anyone involved with the VMware forum yesterday in Cincinnati, great job!

Steve

Summer Technology User conference - July 29th, 2008 Pittsburgh PA

ericpond — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:13:01 GMT

Greetings from the Western PA VMware User Group,

We thought that we'd invite anyone from your User Group to our upcoming event on July 29th. We have a total of 17 vendors covering a wide range of topics and areas as they relate to VMware, servers, chipsets, storage, etc... See below information for additional details and a link to the VMware site for registration. We'd love to have you participate and we're hoping for 200-250 attendees.

3Par
Akorri
AMD
ChipPC
DataDomain
Dell
DoubleTake
EMC
HP
Intel
Lefthand Networks
NetApp
PlateSpin
TripWire
Vizioncore
VKernel
VMware

How's that for a list of vendors? In addition to the 35 presentations during the day, the expo hall will be open from
8:30 AM - 4:45 PM. The official registration page is located at:

http://campaign.vmware.com/usergroup/invites/WesternPA_UserConference_7-29-08.html

Also, please pass this invite on to fellow co-workers and other people that might be interested in the event. Though it's VMware centered, there's enough here for almost any member of an IT staff to find value in attending. We'll have SANs, servers, thin clients, chip set providers and more providing the latest information on their product offerings. So, please take the time from your busy schedules and make it a point to attend the event and encourage others in your departments to attend as well.

Thanks and have a great day!
WPVMUG Steering Committee

Eric Pond - Chair, Summer Technlogy User conference

ESX Autostart

awilisch — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:01:49 GMT

I've been using VMWare for years, but recently I've put up my first ESX server. I'm running into a problem where when the ESX is rebooted, the VM's that I have marked to startup automatically do not start up.

Under configuration, under Virtual Machine Startup and Shutdown, I have 2 guests set to automatically start up. Startup is Enabled, Delay is 120 Seconds. Shutdown is set to Power Off, with a delay of 120 seconds.

The server is an ESX Server 3i 3.5.0, 70348.

I've been putting things up on VMware Server for a couple years now, but this is the first time that I've been able to convince them that an ESX server is needed, so I'm kind of rushing to get up to speed on how the ESX is different and how things work. Any help on this is greatly appreciated.

Thanks much!

--Aric Wilisch

P to V synchronization functionality?

mheerkens — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:36:13 GMT

We have gone through the P2V process to take key production servers and virtualize them to our DR site.

As we all know, changes happen to production servers and I was wondering if there was a utility or script or method to
synchronized a physical server with it's previously generated virtualzation.

It seems like it is labor/time intensive to have to re-P2V systems everytime the source changes.

Are there any solutions out there to keep the systems in synch?

Upgrading from 2.5.4 to 3.5 ?

khiller — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:45:32 GMT

Curious if any VMware customers have already gone the upgrade path of 2.5.4 to 3.5 or if anyone is in the process of doing so?

I have a large customer in Cinci who's looking to speak with customers who've already gone this route. Just want to pick their brains, understand any issues, etc.

I'd be looking for a customer contact who wouldn't mind being introduced to my customer and having a conversation about the upgrade.

THank you for the help.

Ken Hiller, VMware team southern Ohio

SWOVUG

vreidel — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:29:50 GMT

Has anyone been to one of these meetings? www.swovug.com They seem to focus on more than just VMware. Seems interesting.

VMUG Meeting on 4-3-08

jones.matt — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:41:18 GMT

Information has been posted on http://www.gcvmug.org about the next GCVMUG meeting!

You should have already seen an email from VMware with an invite if you were already signed up.

Hope to see everyone there!

Boot From SAN

whopkins — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:00:17 GMT

Is anyone doing this? I have several questions on the setup with boot from a fiber SAN

GC-VMUG will meet again soon.

Natiboy — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:21:49 GMT

Hello folks.

This is a little update to let the Greater Cincinnati Area members know that we are working on a date and venue for our second meeting. More information will be coming as we get better details.

The Steering Committee is working on the logistics as I post this message.

-John Blessing

Member of GC-VMUG-SC

Central Ohio UG meeting in Columbus

rswitzer — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:05:26 GMT

I was curious if anyone in Cincinnati was thinking of going to this meeting?

Thanks,

Rob

Next Meeting?

jstraley — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:03:51 GMT

Everyone, has anyone received an email yet about when the next meeting will be held? I attended the first one and look forward to the next one. If anyone has any info, please pass along.

Install and Configure Class Offering!!!

tjgbrummer — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:57:05 GMT

Hi All,

The James Group is offering an Install and Configure class being held at
TJG offices during the week of March 31st, 2008. The class will be held
April 1st - April 4th, 2008.

Even if you are interested but not sure if you were receive approval by the deadline, please register!

Click on the link below to register for the class by March 17th, 2008!

We hope to see you there,

The James Group Team!

DSA CLASS OFFERING!!!

tjgbrummer — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:40:46 GMT

Hi All,

The James Group has extended the deadline for registering for the
Deploy, Secure, & Analyze class being held at TJG offices on
February 26 - 29, 2008.

Even if you are interested but not sure if you were receive approval by the deadline, please register!

Click on the link below to register for the class by February 1st, 2008!

We hope to see you there,

The James Group Team!

New meeting and follow-up email from first UG meeting?

rswitzer — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:57:41 GMT

I didn't receive any follow-up email on the first meeting. I thought I have missed because of the holidays?

Do we have a any new meetings scheduled?

Thanks,

Rob

Direct LUN access

whopkins — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:36:52 GMT

I am looking for opinions on accessing the LUNS from within virtual machines running on ESX. This as opposed to just making large virtual disks. I had heard thee were some performance advantages to be had with direct access, however in the VMs I am using it on I am not sure I am seeing it. It does however have an adverse effect on the portability of the virtual machines.

Right now my Exchange database is on a direct access lun but when I build a new server I am wondering if I should just allow enough space in a virtual disk and save a little complexity.

If you have done this or just have an opinion I would love to hear it.

User Group Meeting - Dec 13

chrisglutz — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:36:02 GMT

Hi,

Sorry, I was unable to attend the user group meeting on Dec 13. It was my son's birthday.

How did the meeting go and do we have a plan for when the next one will occur?

Thanks,
Chris

Cincinnati VMUG Created

jones.matt — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:47:25 GMT

So the Cincinnati VMUG has been formed, but who is in charge? Where are the meetings? I signed up but haven't seen a response at all.

We have plenty of space available for hosting meetings, internet access available, etc. I would even be willing to put the meetings together, but I don't want to step on any toes.

Cincinnati VMUG

David Howard — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:09:55 GMT

Does anyone have a line yet on where the meetings for the newly forming CVMUG will be held?

Registration for COVUG Tech Days is now open! Details below.

JerryCollins — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 18:38:05 GMT

The Central Ohio VMware Users Group is hosting their second regional event. We have roughly 40 vendors coming from all over talking about all kinds of topics. There will also be even more technical breakout sessions throughout the day.

The list of topics that will be engaged in over the two day event is long but you can see most of the list here at the general information site.

http://65.189.158.30

Not only is this event going to have a 10 thousand square ft vendor floor with all kinds of hands on stuff and demos, but there will be presentations going on all day and breakout sessions.

View the list of topics and see what all is going on.

Sign up quick to ensure you can attend and get the handout bag full of goodies from the vendors.

The vendors are silly with big give-aways. I cant even mention them here.

P.S. This is being held at the Kalahari Resort in Sandusky, OH and rooms are very cheap. Its about 1 hour and 55 minutes from Columbus Ohio. Bring the family as there are plenty of things to do.

Go here to register: http://info.vmware.com/content/UGReg-MultiSession?session=UserGroup-CentralOhio

VMware and Softgrid

David Howard — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:19:06 GMT

Has anyone successfully implemented the former Softricity-now turned Microsoft's Softgrid with VMware? We are working towards this implementation in September and would like to learn from other's experiences.

Central Ohio VMware Users Group needs volunteers for break-out session lea

JerryCollins — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 16:02:45 GMT

The Central Ohio VMware Users Group is looking for volunteers to lead breakout sessions of up to 20 people at our upcoming July event at www.KalahariResorts.com July 19th and 20th.

This opportunity is open to anyone. You can pick a topic of your choice and you dont have to be an expert. You only need to be willing to keep the conversation going.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact me ASAP!

Thanks,

Jerry Collins
Central Ohio VMware Users Group
Jerry.Collins@covug.org

COVUG Summer Tech Days

Quiggley — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:14:51 GMT

The Central Oho VMware Users Group has its summer version of the highly successful Tech Days event coming up. This event will be July 19th and 20th at the extremely popular KalahariResorts.com location next to the even more popular Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio.

Not only are there currently 40 vendors lined up to present and talk about all different kinds of technologies surrounding virtualization but they are also ready to fill the huge vendor floor with all kinds of booths and information.

You may think it amazing that there will be a Luau the evening of the 19th open to all attendees, a game room filled with large screen TVs with game consoles, and that overnight rooms will be available for a large portion of the attendees who are first to register for only $100 (give or take $10). However you will be astonished to find out that the event itself is free.

The Central Ohio VMware Users Group is working diligently to bring all this together. We expect registration to be opened some time in the middle of June and the invites will come from VMware.

We are looking for some people to help lead informal discussions on different technical topics. It is our objective to have a good range of technical information available and these discussion forums will be a part of that.

For Questions, Comments, suggestions or other please contact:

Jerry.Collins@covug.org
Or
Whitney.Tapp@covug.org

Stay tuned for more info as the event comes together.

VMware Communities : Thread List - Cincinnati Area VMware User Group

testing post

Virtualization Forum

VMworld 2009 Preso Posted

Thank you and Sponsorship offering

Healthcare - Single Practice

ThinApp Deployment

Next Meeting

Meeting 1/29/09

Hyperthreading not available

Moving VM's

ESXi issue

Great Forum in Cincy!!

Summer Technology User conference - July 29th, 2008 Pittsburgh PA

ESX Autostart

P to V synchronization functionality?

Upgrading from 2.5.4 to 3.5 ?

SWOVUG

VMUG Meeting on 4-3-08

Boot From SAN

GC-VMUG will meet again soon.

Central Ohio UG meeting in Columbus

Next Meeting?

Install and Configure Class Offering!!!

DSA CLASS OFFERING!!!

New meeting and follow-up email from first UG meeting?

Direct LUN access

User Group Meeting - Dec 13

Cincinnati VMUG Created

Cincinnati VMUG

Registration for COVUG Tech Days is now open! Details below.

VMware and Softgrid

Central Ohio VMware Users Group needs volunteers for break-out session lea

COVUG Summer Tech Days

Central Ohio VMware Users Group needs volunteers for break-out session lea