Why we require Scratch partition?

[nsns7009]

Hi,

Why we require Scratch partition and how to configure scratch partition through vCLI?

Thanks.

[a_p_]

The following KB article explains what the scratch partition/location is used for and how it can be created using the vCLI.

http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1033696

André

[RohitKakkar7201 · Accepted solution]

Hi,

As ESXi is slightly different as compared to ESX the collection & storage of support dumps & logs files is slightly different.

In case if ESXi is installed on USB or configured to Boot – from – SAN the log files get stored in a RAM disk (memory). These files will be gone after reboot and it will be very hard to troubleshoot in case of issues. To avoid such situations we can have ESXi server configured to store log files on a persistent storage.

Check the below article to configure Scratch partition through Tech Support Mode, vCLI and Power CLI:

http://www.google.co.in/#sclient=psy&hl=en&source=hp&q=Configuring+ESXi+%E2%80%93+Scratch+Partition+...

or

http://blog.srinfotec.com/?p=99

regards

RK

[nsns7009]

Hi Rohit,

Thanks for you article. It really helped me in solving my problem.