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shahid3507
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Windows server 2012 network Issue on ESXi 6.7

Hi,

I am using Windows machines as VM on ESXi hosted on a server but Windows server 2012 seems to be a bit tricky, While using other VM's works perfectly but Windows server 2012 receives few network drops on regular basis. I am using PfSense as DHCP and firewall on it and vmware tools are of latest version.

Please suggest whether this is a common problem with Windows server 2012 or the installation has some issues.

Thanks

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diegodco31
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Are you using VMXNET3 and vmtools installed?

Diego Oliveira
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/dcodiego
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shahid3507
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Yes

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Vijay2027
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Do you observe network drops during backup window or any other activity?

Also are there any other VM's running connected to same VM port group?

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shahid3507
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There are few network drops on Windows 8 itself but not on other VM's like Windows 10 or Windows 8.1 running on the same port group.
Also I would like to add one thing that after a moment of time the windows 8 VM also fails to respond.

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diegodco31
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Are the firmware and vmware patches in the latest version?

Diego Oliveira
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