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@ksujay wrote: Can you share the output for the below from the vmfolder? grep -i  DiskLib_IsCombinePossible vmware.log When I run that command I grt blank output? [root@thinkserver:/vmfs/volumes/5c73314d-b5809724-22f9-000423cb2c48] cd "Ubuntu (1)" [root@thinkserver:/vmfs/volumes/5c73314d-b5809724-22f9-000423cb2c48/Ubuntu (1)] grep -i DiskLib_IsCombinePossible vmware.log [root@thinkserver:/vmfs/volumes/5c73314d-b5809724-22f9-000423cb2c48/Ubuntu (1)]

@a_p_ wrote: >>> You want file listing on each VM folder on first datastore? Yes, that's what I'm thinking of. This will help to find out how much disk space will be required to consolidate the snapshots, and to find out whether there's an option to free up enough disk space by e.g. temporarily shutting down other VMs. If that doesn't help, we can clone the Ubuntu VMs virtual disk to the second datastore, and in the same step consolidate all snapshots. André I guess that is the easiest option to move Ubuntu to 2nd datastore. I can do that by simply using export option on the 1st datastore and importing into the 2nd? Is attached export option correct way to do it?

@ksujay wrote: This is not any ESXi bug. The snapshot file continues to grow in size when it is retained for a longer period. This can cause the snapshot storage location to run out of space and impact the system performance. Do not use a single snapshot for more than 72 hours is what as recommended (https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1025279) Are you getting the consolidate option in snapshot manager? If yes, any error messages in the consolidate process? Also please share the output for (grep vmdk *.vmx) from the VM folder.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Although I am a VMware employee I contribute to VMTN voluntarily (i.e., not in any official capacity) I am getting notice to start consolidate process, but when it starts it says not enough space to complete. Here are output of the grep command: [root@thinkserver:/vmfs/volumes/5c73314d-b5809724-22f9-000423cb2c48/Ubuntu (1)] grep vmdk *.vmx scsi0:0.fileName = "Ubuntu (1)-000010.vmdk" [root@thinkserver:/vmfs/volumes/5c73314d-b5809724-22f9-000423cb2c48/Ubuntu (1)]  

@a_p_ wrote: Sorry if I wasn't quite clear with what I wanted. Although it looks like the issue can be solved with cloning the VM's virtual disk to the second datastore, there may be an easier way. What I need is the file listing for the files in the VM's folder, as well as one for all of the other VM's folders/files on the filled up (first) datastore. The reason why you datastore fills up, is that you seem to keep multiple snapshots for a long time. Please remember that each single snapshot can grow up to its parent virtual disk's provisioned size. Also keep in mind that snapshots are not a replacement for backups! André I'm at the point where there's not enough free space to do anything.  I was using snapshots before installing various projects ie. nextcloud, SyncThing etc. in case something goes wrong I can revert back, but I guess at some point I left them longer than 72hrs and I'm this situation. Can you please elaborate on this "What I need is the file listing for the files in the VM's folder, as well as one for all of the other VM's folders/files on the filled up (first) datastore." You want file listing on each VM folder on first datastore?

@ksujay wrote: If you have space in this datastore or any other shared storage, you may clone this VM, which should remove and consolidate the snapshots. Note: Once cloned, power off the old VM and then power on the new VM to avoid any IP conflict. Please mark this as a solution if this helps. -------------------------------------------------------------- Although I am a VMware employee I contribute to VMTN voluntarily (i.e., not in any official capacity)   Unfortunately both 1TB datastores are full. The reason why I got another 1TB is because first one was filled. Now I wonder if this is ESXi bug?

@a_p_ wrote: To understand the current situation, and to find possible solutions, please post a complete file listing (the text output of ls -lisa). In addition to this post the free disk space in this and other datastores. Last but not lease, attach the VM's vmware.log file to your next reply. This will show the snapshot chain. André   Thanks for the reply! Today I noticed that Ubuntu won't start due to low storage on Samsung 1TB SSD datastore. Here's all requested info:   [root@thinkserver:~] ls -lisa total 817 1 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 24 00:35 . 1 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 24 00:35 .. 5309 4 -rw------- 1 root root 9 Apr 24 00:35 .ash_history 4484 4 -r--r--r-- 1 root root 20 Aug 5 2019 .mtoolsrc 5302 4 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 49 Apr 23 07:03 altbootbank -> /vmfs/volumes/36e890e3-a7b7f574-a021-9d6a2d7bf611 10 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 bin 5301 4 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 49 Apr 23 07:03 bootbank -> /vmfs/volumes/fefc22e2-8a8ba970-f2c3-bb5e0935f260 4486 336 -r--r--r-- 1 root root 342277 Aug 5 2019 bootpart.gz 4485 224 -r--r--r-- 1 root root 226641 Aug 5 2019 bootpart4kn.gz 1 0 drwxr-xr-x 16 root root 512 Apr 24 00:35 dev 2 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 etc 13 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 lib 12 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 lib64 5300 28 -r-x------ 1 root root 25635 Apr 23 07:01 local.tgz 5305 4 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 6 Apr 23 07:03 locker -> /store 4483 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 mbr 3 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 opt 72016948364192 128 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 131072 Apr 24 00:35 proc 5306 4 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 29 Apr 23 07:03 productLocker -> /locker/packages/vmtoolsRepo/ 1755 4 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 4 Aug 5 2019 sbin -> /bin 5304 4 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 57 Apr 23 07:03 scratch -> /vmfs/volumes/5c73314d-b5809724-22f9-000423cb2c48/.locker 5303 4 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 49 Apr 23 07:03 store -> /vmfs/volumes/5c756fc2-6d57025c-ca7a-000423cb2c48 5 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 tardisks 6 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:02 tardisks.noauto 38145 4 drwxrwxrwt 1 root root 512 Apr 24 00:29 tmp 14 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 usr 4 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 var 18 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 vmfs 16 4 drwxr-xr-x 1 root root 512 Apr 23 07:03 vmimages 1762 4 lrwxrwxrwx 1 root root 18 Aug 5 2019 vmupgrade -> /locker/vmupgrade/ [root@thinkserver:~]       [root@thinkserver:~] esxcli storage filesystem list Mount Point Volume Name UUID Mounted Type Size Free ------------------------------------------------- ------------------- ----------------------------------- ------- ------ ------------ ------------ /vmfs/volumes/5c73314d-b5809724-22f9-000423cb2c48 Samsung 1TB SSD 5c73314d-b5809724-22f9-000423cb2c48 true VMFS-6 999922073600 10844372992 /vmfs/volumes/5ed2d190-cc7cfe51-e757-000423cb2c48 Samsung 1TB SSD 2nd 5ed2d190-cc7cfe51-e757-000423cb2c48 true VMFS-6 999922073600 141553565696 /vmfs/volumes/fefc22e2-8a8ba970-f2c3-bb5e0935f260 fefc22e2-8a8ba970-f2c3-bb5e0935f260 true vfat 261853184 106074112 /vmfs/volumes/5c756fc2-6d57025c-ca7a-000423cb2c48 5c756fc2-6d57025c-ca7a-000423cb2c48 true vfat 299712512 117465088 /vmfs/volumes/36e890e3-a7b7f574-a021-9d6a2d7bf611 36e890e3-a7b7f574-a021-9d6a2d7bf611 true vfat 261853184 107630592 [root@thinkserver:~]    

I solved this issue and wanted to post the solution in case someone runs into same issue. It was quite simple. Once I got STAR_mydomain_us.ca-bundle and STAR_mydomain_us.crt in the email from Comodo I opened new text file and enter content from STAR_mydomain_us.crt 1st and just bellow that added content from STAR_mydomain_us.ca-bundle and copied that content in /etc/vmware/ssl/rui.crt inside /etc/vmware/ssl/rui.key I had my private key from OpenSSL (star_mydomain_us.key) and did services.sh restart on my ESXi server. https://prnt.sc/h3qdyi Now everywhere online I also get: "Certificate Chain Complete   All of the correct Intermediate CA Certificates are installed. Your SSL certificate is installed correctly and should be supported in all the major web browsers without problems."

Mine is free version and it looks like this https://derflounder.files.wordpress.com/2016/11/screen-shot-2016-11-22-at-10-58-04-am.png I can't find any settings like you provider for windows application that was used to connect ESXi.

Thanks for the reply! I have auto startup already set up and others start except Windows 7. In the link provided I've noticed this Screenshot https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/images/GUID-AF61B83E-1D30-4158-9CA4-8EC1B7… And on my Free version of ESXi 6.5 I can't find it?

Got it. Yes, its for small home server (Lenovo ThinkServer TS140). Are there any UPS brands/models that are easier to setup for shutdown of hosts in case of power outage? Tried searching but could not com up with anything.