I can't ping server to client in vm network.

[Davsr66]

Hi, I am new so be kind

I have a power edge set up with VMworkstation, I have 3 server 2003's (a file, a dns, and a dhcp) and a server 2008(with i want to be PDC w/ AD), also i have 1 XP and 1 win7. the servers can ping each other but I can not ping the clients? I have turned off the firewalls on both XP and win7. Before I start getting roles installed I wanted to simply ping to make sure they all communicate. I used a made up ip of 10.10.10.11 for 2003 (10.10.10.9 for dns) ect. Just wondering why I cannot ping the clients. reading other post they state firewall. I am sure I have disabled them. Note: this is not on a network or internet at this time.

Grrrr, ok I restarted the host and now all the vmpc show an X on the network connections, Help please thanks.

[a_p_]

Some details about your network configuration would help. What type of network do you use (Bridged, NAT, Host-Only, LAN-Segment)? In case of NAT or Host-Only, did you configure the network properly in the Virtual Network Editor and assign the proper network to all the VMs?

André

PS: Discussion moved from VI: VMware ESXi™ 3.5 to VMware Workstation

[Davsr66]

I found that using the custom vmnet0 (auto bridging) worked. I am trying to get more hands-on with AD and DC's I had it on Bridged on friday and I could ping server to server, but not the clients (Xp and win7) 

[Davsr66]

In case of NAT or Host-Only, did you configure the network properly in the Virtual Network Editor and assign the proper network to all the VMs?

André

Thank you for moving the thread Andre, it appears i did not. Thanks Andre!!!

[a_p_ · Accepted solution]

Take a look at the example I posted at Re: Need help with virtual Dev enviroment network that requires a domain controller.

André

PS: Other than in the example, NAT is vmnet8 by default.

[Davsr66]

That is great Andre, Thank you.