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11 Replies Last post: Mar 8, 2007 2:08 AM by NewVM  

Can't create anew Vmachine ?! posted: Mar 5, 2007 7:31 AM

Click to view NewVM's profile Novice 29 posts since
Feb 23, 2007
hi,
i Can't create anew Vmachine on a new ESX 3 server, the option New Virtual Machine is grid out

please advise

Regards

Re: Can't create anew Vmachine ?!

1. Mar 5, 2007 7:38 AM in response to: NewVM
Click to view MR-T's profile Champion 4,146 posts since
Apr 19, 2005
Have you setup the licence for your new ESX server yet?

Configuration > licenced features

You either point to the licence server or use a local licence file.

Re: Can't create anew Vmachine ?!

3. Mar 5, 2007 2:30 PM in response to: NewVM
Click to view RichEB's profile Enthusiast 51 posts since
Jul 27, 2006
Virtual Center wont let you create a new VM if it does not have the resources for it. Please check your resources.

Rich

Re: Can't create anew Vmachine ?!

4. Mar 5, 2007 3:31 PM in response to: NewVM
Click to view Rob.Bohmann's profile Master 583 posts since
May 31, 2005
It could be a role/permissions problem. What roles/permissions do you have?

Re: Can't create anew Vmachine ?!

5. Mar 5, 2007 8:27 PM in response to: NewVM
Click to view radhika1780's profile Enthusiast 26 posts since
Feb 23, 2007
Check with roles/permissions, which account you used to log in? Use local administrator to log in, and you will be able to create new VM

Re: Can't create anew Vmachine ?!

6. Mar 5, 2007 9:18 PM in response to: NewVM
Click to view GBromage's profile Expert 414 posts since
Jun 14, 2006
Did you also check the ESX Server License Type as well?

Is the ESX host in Maintenance mode?

Re: Can't create anew Vmachine ?!

8. Mar 6, 2007 8:29 AM in response to: NewVM
Click to view Rob.Bohmann's profile Master 583 posts since
May 31, 2005
Right click on the host and see what menu is available - enter maintenance mode or exit maintenance mode.

Re: Can't create anew Vmachine ?!

10. Mar 7, 2007 6:08 AM in response to: NewVM
Click to view RichEB's profile Enthusiast 51 posts since
Jul 27, 2006
Are there any errors on the console?

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