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Try this! * Shut down the server * Plug the 300 GB HDD in the slots  * Power on the server & get into the server RAID configuration * Create the RAID any * Reboot the server & got to datastore > new datastore > VMFS > Done! You should see the new disk Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

((( Try VMware PowerCLI to the Rescue ))) * This is done with the Connect-VIServer CmdLet: Connect-VIServer –Server yourhost.yourdomain.com * Start a Partucular ESXi host Service "SSH" Get-VMHost yourhost.yourdomain.com | Foreach {  Start-VMHostService -HostService ($_ | Get-VMHostService | Where { $_.Key -eq "TSM-SSH"}) -confirm:$false} * Restarts the specified host after user confirmation. The cmdlet returns without waiting for the task to complete.  Get-VM yourhostname | Restart-VMGuest or Restart-VMHost yourhostIP -RunAsync -Confirm PowerCLI Core Restart Commands http://powercli-core.readthedocs.io/en/latest/cmd_restart.html Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected :smileyplus: Don't forget to: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

I would recommend to get at least Microsoft SQL Server 2014 for vCenter Server 6.5 to work properly. I already tested it and it works like a champ! Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

Microsoft SQL version does not meet the requirements for vCenter Server 6.5 VMware Product Interoperability Matrices LINK: VMware Product Interoperability Matrices How to determine the version, edition and update level of SQL Server and its components LINK: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/321185/how-to-determine-the-version,-edition-and-update-level-of-sql-server-and… When attempting to install or upgrade vCenter Server 5.x to vCenter Server 6.0, you experience these symptoms LINK: https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2111541 Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected :smileyplus: Don't forget to: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

"Free edition" After (60 days) you must license the host when the evaluation mode expired, after (60 days) it won't crash shut down or stop working but you won't be able to add or create new VMs until the real license is applied. Seems like you enjoy the product for (60 days) but eventually if you want to do more you must purchase the license. So for your purpose I would recommend some low cost effective license Virtualization for Small Businesses - vSphere Essentials Kit LINK: Virtualization for Small Businesses - vSphere Essentials Kit License Over View LINK: https://players.brightcove.net/1534342432001/Byh3doRJx_default/index.html?videoId=2011072193001 Download LINK: Download VMware vSphere Hypervisor for Free Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected :smileyplus: Don't forget to: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

I AM NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR (LAN - WAN) SETUP --- BUT -- SEE IF THIS CAN WORK FOR YOU!!!! Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

pstoric  Maybe this can help you to find more ideas LINK: Re: Port group to physical network mapping: Possible with just one Vswitch? Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected :smileyplus: Don't forget to: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

These links will help you: ghettoHostBackupManagement.pl LINK: https://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-11767 Quickly Backup ESXi Host Configuration with PowerCLI LINK: https://vbrownbag.com/2013/03/quickly-backup-esxi-host-configuration-with-powercli/ Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

- Are you specifying a location for the backup file? It may be defaulting to somewhere else unless you are explicitly calling it out. EXAMPLE: C:\Users\Username\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\ Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

"Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer" * This error happens because your new VM has a storage controller that isn’t supported  natively in the Windows version you're installing or the necessary hard disk controller drivers have not been installed. * If you don’t have a floppy drive in your computer (who does anymore), then remove it. Which SCSI Controller Type did you select? Similar issue happens when using the VMWare Paravirtual controller. * Look the BIOS on the newly created VM & see if the HDD is there. Check the boot order list & make sure the HDD is the Primary Master to boot first. * To make Windows installer to identify the hard drive you need to either install the driver or mount the VMware Tools .iso image manually, also you can extract the drivers or download a different/new version of the packaging. Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected :smileyplus: Don't forget to: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

Did you install the VMware Tools for this new virtual machine created on the host? If you said that you have: 1 vmk0 nic with 192.168.1.6 IP 1 port group 1 vSwitch That means that your server or host's NIC is compatible with VMware but the VM O/S you're installing may not. - Try a different O/S & make sure you install the tools - Install the VMware Tools on the VM with no network adapter and confirm that the issue is resolved Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

That means that this VM used to be a physical machine still got some setting attached from the physical hardware. Before you start troubleshooting this issue, it would be a good idea to run the System File Checker. To do so, you have to type sfc /scannow in an elevated CMD "Administrator" and hit Enter. Wait for a while and when the job is completed "Verification 100% complete", restart your Windows computer. Once you have done this, you can move forward to try to troubleshoot the Windows Time synchronization problem. You will use the /register parameter. This parameter, when run for W32tm.exe, registers the time service to run as a service and adds the default configuration to the registry. You better log on as Administrator!!! A. In an elevated CMD "Administrator": You may then next also want to register the concerned Windows Time file which is named as W32tm.exe and see if this helps! net stop w32time w32tm /unregister w32tm /register AFTER REBOOT NO LUCK? THEN... B. In an elevated CMD "Administrator": You can also force Windows to sync Time using W32tm.exe. net stop w32time w32tm /unregister w32tm /register net start w32time w32tm /resync If you dont want to do this manually, you may use this Microsoft Fix It to run these commands for you and fix the problem automatically. LINK: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2970908/how-to-use-microsoft-easy-fix-solutions If nothings helps you, then try to repair Windows and see if it helps you. Press F8 while booting the system to go into Windows Recovery Menu. Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

Try PowerCLI scripts for vSphere administrators WHEN WAS VM CREATED, HOW VM WAS CREATED AND WHO HAS CREATED THIS VM? LINK: https://psvmware.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/when-was-vm-created-how-vm-was-created-and-who-has-created-this-vm/#more-726 For more options or better answers about PowerCLI Script, post your quest on: Home > VMTN > Automation Tools > VMware PowerCLI Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

Try the following: Create three new VMs 1.  Windows 7 2.  Windows 10 3 . Any Windows Server Without making any changes check the time for each one and let me know what O/S got the correct/wrong time! Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered

This KB might help you! Make sure you follow the steps. Troubleshooting issues when a mouse or keyboard stop functioning during installation or upgrade of an ESX/ESXi host system (1003868) LINK: https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1003868 Raul. VMware VDI Administrator. http://ITCloudStream.com/ Stay Connected: Like > Share > Comment > Reply > Helpful > Answered