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Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

690. Aug 14, 2008 8:50 AM

in response to: dwcrist

Valentini

38 posts since
Jan 18, 2008

Great, thanks for the info.

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Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

691. Aug 14, 2008 9:27 AM

in response to: Erik Zandboer

mcowger

2,058 posts since
Aug 22, 2007

It also occurs if you vmotion a VM to a host with a wrong date.

Personally experienced this in my environment, so I can't wait for you to tell me it didnt happen.

--Matt

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

692. Aug 14, 2008 9:40 AM

in response to: mcowger

JohnTroyer

949 posts since
Aug 30, 2005

hey martin -- just left you a voicemail. You can reach me on my mobile 510 520 7832.
Everything ok?

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

693. Aug 14, 2008 9:41 AM

in response to: jason.g.boche…

Valentini

38 posts since
Jan 18, 2008

thanks for the replies regarding update manager and the recent patches. In case anyone else is running into an issue with Update Manager the fix for me was to change the schedule once again I set it to two minutes in the future, daily vs weekly and let it run. Finally it detected and is downloading the updates.

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

694. Aug 15, 2008 12:10 AM

in response to: dmanconi

leeroyrichard…

22 posts since
Jul 14, 2007

I have managed to get my VC back onli by applying the 2.5 u2 patch, I have reconnected all my esx servers, but I am still unable to migrate an live vms, anyone any ideas whats causing this.

Lee Richardson

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

695. Aug 15, 2008 1:03 AM

in response to: leeroyrichard…

ISD Plc

91 posts since
Feb 8, 2007

Ok Guys I have a question,

We haven't updated to U2 yet but update manager has downloaded it (25/07) and the fix but and heres the rub.... Should we install the original U2 and the fix or somehow remove the U2 update as I understand that has been fixed itself now?

Any pointers greatfully received.

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Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

696. Aug 15, 2008 1:12 AM

in response to: leeroyrichard…

lholling

291 posts since
Apr 10, 2005

Hi Lee

First thing to do would be to start a new thread as a lot of people have given up on this one because it is too big.

Having said that, have you put the patch onto your 3.5U2 servers so that the licensing bug is fixed? If you have create the new thread and describe exactly what you have got versions and all. Can you power on VMs on the same servers that you cannot VMotion from / to?

How did you restore the patch. Put this information into a new thread or if you are under maintenance and you need it fixed quickly I would speak to support.

Leonard...

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Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

697. Aug 15, 2008 2:04 AM

in response to: mattjk

macgreen

25 posts since
Aug 7, 2008

Clarification needed on patching.

I had updated my VirtualCenter Server from 2.5 U1 to U2 on August 10th from the 3.5 Infrastructure Management Installation download. My ESX 3.5 Servers are at U1 and were not upgraded to U2 (was planning this week - Wed).

My understanding is that code on ONLY ESX 3.5 Servers with U2 pre-12Aug are affected, so VC2.5U2 is OK?

And I should just proceed to install the latest build 110268 'ESX 3.5 U2 Refresh' ?

Appreciate any guidance from the community.

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

698. Aug 15, 2008 2:48 AM

in response to: mcowger

Erik Zandboer

671 posts since
Jun 11, 2007

It also occurs if you vmotion a VM to a host with a wrong date.
Personally experienced this in my environment, so I can't wait for you to tell me it didnt happen.
--Matt

Hi Matt,

This is where things get interesting! I tested this on 3 (yes three) environments, and was unable to get a VM jump back in time by vmotioning it to a backdated ESX host. I tested this by monitoring the vmotioned VM, and the date simply remained unaffected... I am wondering what might have caused your leap in time to happen. I would like to know, because this kind of unexpected behaviour might sting you later on...

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

699. Aug 15, 2008 4:37 AM

in response to: Erik Zandboer

larstr

2,382 posts since
Mar 11, 2004

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

700. Aug 15, 2008 9:32 AM

in response to: Erik Zandboer

mcowger

2,058 posts since
Aug 22, 2007

I have an open SR for this, and will get back to you on VMware's findings.

--Matt

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

701. Aug 15, 2008 6:44 PM

in response to: mattjk

mjlin

19 posts since
Jun 18, 2007

Dear VMware Customers,

In addition to the express patch and the re-issued ESX/ESXi 3.5 Update 2 release, we now have an alternative installation process for customers who haven't applied either to hosts that were affected by the product expiration issue.

Below are the details we list at http://www.vmware.com/landing_pages/esxexpresspatches.html:

*Known VMware ESX 3.5 Update 2 Express Patch Installation Challenges

The following message is applicable ONLY for customers who had installed the impacted release of ESX 3.5 Update 2 (build number 103908), but not yet applied the express patch.

We are aware that you may encounter the following challenges installing the express patches needed to correct the problem:

Internal change control procedures
No available server to VMotion running VM's onto
Unable to schedule a maintenance window

If you experience one of the challenges listed above, please contact your support provider and indicate you need assistance with the U2 Alternative Install Process (U2 AIP). The support team can assist customers with this alternative installation procedure.

Thank you,

The VMware ESX Product Team

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

702. Aug 19, 2008 7:35 PM

in response to: mjlin

dipaksharma

3 posts since
Aug 11, 2008

Hi All,

I am running ESXi 3.5 Update 2 and would like to apply the patch that was release. I have downloaded the patch from this linkhttp://www.vmware.com/go/esxiu2patch081208

The problem is i do not know how do i install this patch. I read on the forum that i need Update manager, but i do not have that software. Also, please note i am using the free version as i am portioning only one single server.

Please advice how i do install this patch.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
D

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

703. Aug 21, 2008 6:26 AM

in response to: dipaksharma

kstailey

2 posts since
Aug 12, 2008

Author : dipaksharma
Profile : http://communities.vmware.com/people/dipaksharma
Message:

http://...

I read on the forum that i need Update manager, but i do not have that
software.

http://...

When you install ESX (or just boot it once it has been installed it puts a
URL (http://blah..) on the console (monitor)

On a Windows system put that URL in a browser and a page will come up with a
link to the Windows-only software.

If you are running a Mac or Linux or Solaris or HP-UX or BSD or VMS or ITS
or TOPS-20 system feel free to go all http://tinyurl.com/323g9h about it.

Thanks,

Ken

Re: BIG bug in ESX 3.5 Update 2 - If you're using 3.5u2 read this now! - A general system error occurred: Internal Error

704. Aug 25, 2008 11:18 PM

in response to: kstailey

dipaksharma

3 posts since
Aug 11, 2008

Hi Guys,

I did have a look at the URL and i am attaching the screen shot (image_2) here. I am also attaching another screen shot (image_1) that shows what ESX server i am running.

Can you please advice how can i install the patch with the setup that i have?

Thank in advance.

Regards,
D

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