I can't snapshot ,if install license on ESX4i

[tumao123456]

I have problem use vSphere 4.0 CLI.I have ESX4i and use vSphere 4.0 CLI backup guest on ESX4i,but have error log on ESX4i install license.

-test on windows xp

install License on ESX4i

C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware vSphere CLI\Perl\apps\vm>snapshotmanager.pl --u

rl --username root --password password --operat

ion create --powerstatus poweredOn --snapshotname test

Fault:

SOAP Fault:

-

---

Fault string: fault.RestrictedVersion.summary

Fault detail: RestrictedVersionFault[/color]

not install License on ESX4i

C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware vSphere CLI\Perl\apps\vm>snapshotmanager.pl --u

rl --username root --password password --operat

ion create --powerstatus poweredOn --snapshotname test

Operation :: Snapshot test for virtual machine 2003convert created sucessfully u

nder host ESX4-SV02.SUKHOTHAI.COM

If I not install license on ESX4i it complete, please help solve problem.

[vmuser23]

vmware removed access to the cli when free license is used. They want to force users to buy some type of license this is where you need to use citrix xenserver as they are the only product that has no restrictions in the free version for backups and live motion

[lamw]

Take a look at this article for more information regarding the lockdown after ESXi 3.5u3: http://vmetc.com/2009/03/31/esxi-u4-ends-free-version-read-and-write-access-from-the-rcli/

You'll need to use the vSphere client to create snapshots, technically you can also take a look into VIX, but the current 1.6.2 version does not support vSphere; I hear that a new version should be coming out soon that will support vSphere and you might be able to use it temporarily for some VM management. Take a look at this thread for more information:

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William Lam

VMware vExpert 2009

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[vmuser23]

VIX cannot be used in esx 4i as a backup solution. Vmware justs wants you to buy a license. If you do require to use the backup of vms just migrate to citrix xen or buy the foundation license

[lamw]

Agreed, VIX is not meant to be used as a backup solution but with the next release of VIX, it will be able to communicate with vSphere and you can play around it to make it function as a cheap/free backup solution using supported APIs.

You also can take a look at: or just purchase a basic foundation license to have full r/w access to the API.

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William Lam

VMware vExpert 2009

VMware ESX/ESXi scripts and resources at:

VMware Code Central - Scripts/Sample code for Developers and Administrators

If you find this information useful, please award points for "correct" or "helpful".

[tumao123456]

Thank you for information.I can backup ready.

Thank You.

Pongsa

[papertigerv5]

hi, tumao123456,

I'm a fresh man in VIX.

I was wonderring if i can use the vix to manage the vms with the free license esxi.

thx at advance