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PCTechStream · ‎04-05-2017

Don't rely on my word! It’s interesting that VMkernel Binding is specifically called out as being unsupported for what you need to do & I don't think that path fail-over is possible. According...

Don't rely on my word! It’s interesting that VMkernel Binding is specifically called out as being unsupported for what you need to do & I don't think that path fail-over is possible. According to your plan setup: - Array target iSCSI ports are in a different broadcast domain and IP subnet. (possibly not support it according to VMware) - VMkernel adapters used for iSCSI connectivity exist in different broadcast domains, IP subnets, or use different virtual switches. (possibly not support it according to VMware) - Routing is required to reach the iSCSI array. (possibly not support it according to VMware) At this point the best people to ask about path fail-over/ISCSI multi-path are: 1 The storage vendor best practices for provisioning and presenting LUNs to initiators 2. Calling VMware Tech Support Take a look at this article maybe this can help: When To Use Multiple Subnet iSCSI Network Design - Wahl Network Raul. VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎04-05-2017

I got this info from one KB & I wanted to share it with you and anyone else who comes across this quest. "Port binding requires that all target ports of the storage array must reside on the same...

I got this info from one KB & I wanted to share it with you and anyone else who comes across this quest. "Port binding requires that all target ports of the storage array must reside on the same broadcast domain as the vmkernel ports because routing is not supported with port binding. Consider this sample iSCSI configuration, assuming the standard class-C netmask (255.255.255.0): ESXi/ESX host: vmk1 IP – 10.10.37.1 vmk2 IP – 10.10.38.1 vmk3 IP – 10.10.37.2 vmk4 IP – 10.10.38.2 Storage arrays: SAN A IP – 10.10.37.30 SAN B IP – 10.10.38.30 When port binding is used, the software iSCSI stack asks all VMkernel ports to log in to all available targets on the storage arrays. This results in vmkernel ports vmk1 (10.10.37.1) and vmk3 (10.10.37.2) attempting to establish communication with the SAN B IP address (10.10.38.30), and vice versa." Raul. VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎04-04-2017

Great quest! But what is the purpose of setting up Windows 10 VMs in a vCenter server farm? if your environment handles only servers then workstation will run less IOPs & are less CPU intensive ...

Great quest! But what is the purpose of setting up Windows 10 VMs in a vCenter server farm? if your environment handles only servers then workstation will run less IOPs & are less CPU intensive than a 64 BIT O/S, specially a Windows 10 32 BIT O/S. Everything depends on what is your boss's plan!

PCTechStream · ‎04-03-2017

((( Optional ))) NVIDIA GRID vGPU gets you the full benefit of NVIDIA hardware-accelerated graphics to virtualized solutions. The vGPU Manager is a software on an ESXi host that makes the whole...

((( Optional ))) NVIDIA GRID vGPU gets you the full benefit of NVIDIA hardware-accelerated graphics to virtualized solutions. The vGPU Manager is a software on an ESXi host that makes the whole magic, it's a link between the GPU and the virtual desktop. I am not sure if your HP DL360 server will handle the NVIDIA GRID vGPU option but Carefully follow VMware all relevant best practice & VMware Hardware Requirements. For more info folow the link below. https://www.vmguru.com/2015/03/installing-vmware-vgpu-vsphere-6-0/ Raul. VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎04-03-2017

If this is a lab, try the domain admin account "Built-in account for administering the computer/domain" not recommend it for production but if that works then you already know that you have a cre...

If this is a lab, try the domain admin account "Built-in account for administering the computer/domain" not recommend it for production but if that works then you already know that you have a credential's issue. Also try this link: Fighting with Windows 2012 R2 Directory Services, NETBIOS naming, vCenter 6.0 SSO on VCSA | mattwhiteccie Raul.

PCTechStream · ‎03-31-2017

Make sure your inputs are correct: ((POSSIBLE TROUBLESHOOTING OPTIONS)) 1. The credential got rights to join the domain "The account you are using to join the domain is a domain admin account...

Make sure your inputs are correct: ((POSSIBLE TROUBLESHOOTING OPTIONS)) 1. The credential got rights to join the domain "The account you are using to join the domain is a domain admin account" 2 . Check User Principal Name (UPN) "It Might be turned out to be incorrect UPN" 3. Verify the OU location "The OU format you input is valid" 4. NetBIOS name "Check if your NetBIOS Domain name contain CAP/lowercase letters" 5. Check identity source "Active Directory (Integrated Windows Authentication)" or 'Active Directory as an LDAP Server' Note: A. Try to reboot the appliance and let it sit for a while B. Try 'Active Directory as an LDAP Server' -. to add an AD domain as an identity source 6. Check the time "time sync issue bet hosts/appliance & AD DC" 7. Try PowerCLI to join the domain LINK: https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2118543 8. Check DNS beforehand "Create the A / PTR record for VCSA" 9. Check AD DC "Verify that smb1 feature was installed on the domain controllers ROLE" 10. Try to use vSphere Web Client to join AD DC "System Configuration >> Manage >> Active Directory" Raul. VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎03-28-2017

Fabian! That was the only file I found, it seems like the "dumpfile" was created & placed by the host on one of the datastore. Also, I didn't create a new one after deleted, remember the host wi...

Fabian! That was the only file I found, it seems like the "dumpfile" was created & placed by the host on one of the datastore. Also, I didn't create a new one after deleted, remember the host will create and select a datastore for that file, so even if you delete it the esxi will re-create it automatically at the next reboot as long as you have the option checked/unchecked. Even more, you can always select a location. Advanced Setting on the ESXi Host (Configuration > Software > Advanced Settings) You don't have to delete "dumpfile" if the host already chose a location. In my case I had to because storage upgrade & new datastore creation. See image.... I hope that answer your Quest! Raul. VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎03-27-2017

I just got into the same situation; Folder: "vmdkdump" & File: ""xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxx.dumpfile" stuck in one of 16 LUNs I was deleting. I tried all my tricks but nothing worked out, so t...

I just got into the same situation; Folder: "vmdkdump" & File: ""xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxx.dumpfile" stuck in one of 16 LUNs I was deleting. I tried all my tricks but nothing worked out, so this is what I did if anyone needs to get rid of this file in order to remove datastore from a host. NOTE: Make sure you delete the ".dumpfile" & "vmkdump" before removing the datastore. Enable SSH on all the host to find out which one got the "Active value of true and Configured value of true" It is an "active core dump file" So how to find out? 1. Run the following command from all the host until one of them display "Active value of true and Configured value of true" EXAMPLE: [root@K-YOUR HOST:~] esxcli system coredump file list Path Active Configured Size ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ ---------- --------- /vmfs/volumes/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx/vmkdump/xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxx.dumpfile true true 2542796800 So how to remove it? 2. Run the follwing 2 commands from the host that displays "Active value of true and Configured value of true" esxcli system coredump file set -u esxcli system coredump file remove -f /vmfs/volumes/xxxxxxxx-xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx/vmkdump/xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxxx-xxxxx.dumpfile 3. Finally delete the folder: "vmkdump" from the datastore & Unmount/Detache the datastore. DONE! For more info follow this link: Removing the ESXi coredump to file (2090057) https://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2090057 Raul. VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎03-21-2017

((( VMware Compatibility Guide ))) LINK: http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php Keyword: SuperMicro X10SRI-F Server Device and Model Information will help you find the ...

((( VMware Compatibility Guide ))) LINK: http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php Keyword: SuperMicro X10SRI-F Server Device and Model Information will help you find the answers to your issue. "The detailed lists show actual vendor devices that are either physically tested or are similar to the devices tested by VMware or VMware partners." Raul. VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎03-16-2017

Maybe this link can help you! Managing ESXi Roles LINK: vSphere 6.0 Documentation Center Raul. VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎02-27-2017

This might help you! LINK: FreeNAS vs Openfiler - FreeNAS - Open Source Storage Operating System

PCTechStream · ‎02-27-2017

Optional: Openfiler is made available to everyone! "Install and configure Openfiler for ESXi shared storage with NFS and iSCSI. Openfiler provides a simple way to deploy and manage networked s...

Optional: Openfiler is made available to everyone! "Install and configure Openfiler for ESXi shared storage with NFS and iSCSI. Openfiler provides a simple way to deploy and manage networked storage. Installing Openfiler results in a powerful networked storage solution." LINK: http://www.vmwarebits.com/content/install-and-configure-openfiler-esxi-shared-storage-nfs-and-iscsi Raul. VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎02-27-2017

Are you using VMware vSAN (formerly Virtual SAN) or external shared storage NAS/SAN to connect the ESXi Servers?

PCTechStream · ‎02-10-2017

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PCTechStream · ‎02-10-2017

I see! All you need to do is to ADD the iSCSI software adapter & then after you see it on devices just continue with the steps. 1. Right click on the white field or on the upper right corner ...

I see! All you need to do is to ADD the iSCSI software adapter & then after you see it on devices just continue with the steps. 1. Right click on the white field or on the upper right corner 2. Select "add software iSCSI adapter" See image.....

PCTechStream · ‎02-08-2017

Just to add my two cents!!! This is pretty much a generic way of connecting to any NAS from esxi, use the VMware vSphere Client to connect no matter what version of ESXi you might have. Take ...

Just to add my two cents!!! This is pretty much a generic way of connecting to any NAS from esxi, use the VMware vSphere Client to connect no matter what version of ESXi you might have. Take these steps. LINK: https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/Virtualization/How_to_set_up_Synology_NAS_as_VMware_server_datastore Raul VMware VDI Administrator http://ITCloudStream.com/

PCTechStream · ‎02-08-2017

Do you have any of these serious? Plus SeriesWorkgroup/Small & Medium Business RS2416+/RS2416RP+ RS815+/RS815RP+ DS916+ DS716+II DS216+II DS2415+ DS1815+ DS1515+

PCTechStream · ‎12-12-2016

"check Allow unmapped user Unix access (by UID/GID) as shown below in the picture." Worked for me! Thanks.....

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