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Hello, for sure OS (ESXi) install on 2x SD cards. The rest depends on VM needs. we usually using RAID10 (4x or 8x - 1.2TB SAS disks). if you dont need performance use RAID6. tested on hundre... See more...
Hello, for sure OS (ESXi) install on 2x SD cards. The rest depends on VM needs. we usually using RAID10 (4x or 8x - 1.2TB SAS disks). if you dont need performance use RAID6. tested on hundreds of single ESXi hosts around the world
Hello, we are using Annotations very much, but we never lost any annotations. from my experience: - annotations are lost when you remove vm from vCenter. - annotations are not visible in ... See more...
Hello, we are using Annotations very much, but we never lost any annotations. from my experience: - annotations are lost when you remove vm from vCenter. - annotations are not visible in webclient. In webclient are Tags. - There is a special annotation  "Notes:"  which is visible in WebClient, C# client and is exported to the OVF file. Stan
Hello, few more questions My keyboard layout is "german".   =>   your keyboard setting in ESXi is set to german or your local keyboard settings on dekstop/ntb is german or both? are you ... See more...
Hello, few more questions My keyboard layout is "german".   =>   your keyboard setting in ESXi is set to german or your local keyboard settings on dekstop/ntb is german or both? are you using?    Net / Java Web Start  / Java Applet Integrated Remote Console .NET    Java Web Start    Java Applet what is your iLO version . and your ESXi version? Stan
Hello, are you connected over ssh  /  DRAC / ILO  / directly in server room with keyboard ? Stan
I just removed esxi host from vCenter and added it back and message dissappeared
I had very similar issue and this URL help me: Atlantis Portal - Knowledge Base
Hello, I can confirm that if you dont have VSAN enabled Cluster and dont use VSAN in this vCenter you can stop and disable the service. Just follow VMware KB 2145308 mentioned above. We alr... See more...
Hello, I can confirm that if you dont have VSAN enabled Cluster and dont use VSAN in this vCenter you can stop and disable the service. Just follow VMware KB 2145308 mentioned above. We already did it in our production environment (several vCenters) and have no issues. Best regards Stan
we have opened case with VMware, but still no ETA for fix. I tested also the latest vmtools 10.1.5.. and still not working
yes please use parametr  -vlanid=X where X is the VLAN nubmer more info in VMware KB 2004582 https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=20... See more...
yes please use parametr  -vlanid=X where X is the VLAN nubmer more info in VMware KB 2004582 https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2004582
in the past there was a product called "vCenter Configuration Manage" and today is part of "vRealize Operations IT Operations Management: VMware". for some checking you can use Host Profiles a... See more...
in the past there was a product called "vCenter Configuration Manage" and today is part of "vRealize Operations IT Operations Management: VMware". for some checking you can use Host Profiles and via scheduler run the checks and report. Stan
Hello, who needs to utilize all 4 pNIC? one VM or bunch of VM's with such a demand? keep in mind that VMXNET3 is marked as 10gig network,but internaly with much higher throughut 20-40gbit. ... See more...
Hello, who needs to utilize all 4 pNIC? one VM or bunch of VM's with such a demand? keep in mind that VMXNET3 is marked as 10gig network,but internaly with much higher throughut 20-40gbit. And also keep in mind that even 10gig ports are agregated/oversubscribed (blade server to blade chassis 1:x, Top of the Rack switch 1:x leaf to spine switches 1:x etc.. ) but first you need to have LAG (link aggregation) implemented on physical network (pNIC+Switches). And also your target(storage/other server) must be able handle this high traffic. if is possible please share with us more details, maybe there could be another solution.. Thanks
Hi, - what about NTP (time sync)? are all VM's/servers synced?(use same time). - DNS PTR (reverse DNS) is working?   for example ... ping -a 10.0.0.101 and yes 239GB is "normal" ... See more...
Hi, - what about NTP (time sync)? are all VM's/servers synced?(use same time). - DNS PTR (reverse DNS) is working?   for example ... ping -a 10.0.0.101 and yes 239GB is "normal" Stan.
what is the warning on each host about? and is vMotion enabled/set on vmk1 ? (it is not visible on pictures)
this is what I wrote, vmxnet3 driver 1.5.2.0  = vmtools 9.4.11 = working also vmtools 9.4.15 are working . but RSS is not working in vmtools 10.x.x we already tested VMtools 10.1.0 =... See more...
this is what I wrote, vmxnet3 driver 1.5.2.0  = vmtools 9.4.11 = working also vmtools 9.4.15 are working . but RSS is not working in vmtools 10.x.x we already tested VMtools 10.1.0 = driver 1.7.3.1 and this was not working
see KB https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2106952 To enable migration across vCenter Server instances, your environment must meet... See more...
see KB https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2106952 To enable migration across vCenter Server instances, your environment must meet these requirements: The source and destination vCenter Server instances and ESXi hosts must be running version 6.0 or later.  The cross vCenter Server and long distance vMotion features require an Enterprise Plus license. For more information, see Compare vSphere Editions. When using the vSphere Web Client, both vCenter Server instances must be in Enhanced Linked Mode and must be in the same vCenter Single Sign-On domain so that the source vCenter Server can authenticate to the destination vCenter Server. Both vCenter Server instances must be time-synchronized with each other for correct vCenter Single Sign-On token verification. For migration of compute resources only, both vCenter Server instances must be connected to the shared virtual machine storage. When using the vSphere APIs/SDK, both vCenter Server instances may exist in separate vSphere Single Sign-On domains. Additional parameters are required when performing a non-federated cross vCenter Server vMotion. For more information, see the VirtualMachineRelocateSpec section in the vSphere Management SDK Guide. Requirements for Migration Between vCenter Server Instances You can use migration across vCenter Server instances if your system meets certain requirements.  ■ Network Compatibility Checks During vMotion Between vCenter Server Instances Migration of VMs between vCenter Server instances moves VMs to new networks. The migration process performs checks to verify that the source and destination networks are similar. ■ MAC Address Management During Migration Between vCenter Server Systems When you move a virtual machine between vCenter Server instances, the environment specifically handles MAC address migration to avoid address duplication and loss of data in the network.  Note During the migration of a virtual machine to another vCenter Server system, the performance data that has been collected about the virtual machine is lost. are thoose two environment in one DC or it's in different DC? if different consider also Long Distance vMotion KB Long Distance vMotion requirements in VMware vSphere 6.0 (2106949) | VMware KB
Similar issue.. pointing to HBA from LSI ESXi5 Update1 PSOD on DELL R710
  C# (Desktop) client   File -> Export  -> Export System Logs....
anything visible in the ESXi logs (bundle) just before the crash?      I don't know im not that familiar with esxi yet.                  * try to generate/Export system Logs if possible.... See more...
anything visible in the ESXi logs (bundle) just before the crash?      I don't know im not that familiar with esxi yet.                  * try to generate/Export system Logs if possible.                    C# client |   File -> Export  -> Export System Logs.... Did you try to install anything else? Linux/Windows to this server? i had one VM installed / running but the purple screen would happen 50% of the time on bootup, and before the VM would even start.                * I was thinking instead of ESXi.. install Linux/Windows on physical HW.  Then we will be sure it's related to ESXi or it's HW. one more thing: did you try to set BIOS to default + just enable virtualization (VT-x..)
anything visible in the ESXi logs (bundle) just before the crash? Did you try to install anything else? Linux/Windows to this server? you know R710 is not supported with ESXi 6.5 VMware Co... See more...
anything visible in the ESXi logs (bundle) just before the crash? Did you try to install anything else? Linux/Windows to this server? you know R710 is not supported with ESXi 6.5 VMware Compatibility Guide - System Search‌ there are some notes related to this R710 model in combination with VSA VMware KB 2038275. did you try to install ESXi to USB sticka and then boot from it? and just for sure as last step .. did you do MD5 checksum of your downloaded installation ISO files?
from 95% purple screens are related to HW issue. - Did you try MemTest/CPU burn test - any errors visible in DRAC? - did you try to disconnect the perc5/e with the MD1000