BenediktFrenzel's Posts

Re: Locked root account on Platform Services Controller

by VMware Employee in vCenter™ Server Discussions
‎04-04-2019 02:48 AM
‎04-04-2019 02:48 AM
The administrator@vsphere.local user is not a superuser on the VCSA OS. The easiest way is to just wait the 15 Minutes it will lock you out, and not try to login before the time is up. If this ... See more...
The administrator@vsphere.local user is not a superuser on the VCSA OS. The easiest way is to just wait the 15 Minutes it will lock you out, and not try to login before the time is up. If this is not possible you could boot the appliance into the singel user mode and set a new root password.

Re: VMCA Root Certificate 2 years

by VMware Employee in VMware vSphere™ Discussions
‎04-03-2019 02:11 AM
‎04-03-2019 02:11 AM
The easiest way for this should be to replace the VMCA with a Custom SubCA, and change the Advanced vCenter Settings.

Re: VMCA Root Certificate 2 years

by VMware Employee in VMware vSphere™ Discussions
‎04-03-2019 01:33 AM
‎04-03-2019 01:33 AM
Hi, I just double checked on 6.5 U2 and 6.7: So Certificates issued by the VMCA like the Machine_SSL and Host Certificates have now valid for 2 years but the CA it self is valid for 10 Year... See more...
Hi, I just double checked on 6.5 U2 and 6.7: So Certificates issued by the VMCA like the Machine_SSL and Host Certificates have now valid for 2 years but the CA it self is valid for 10 Years. Best Regards, Benedikt

Re: does the vcsa-util tool affect the normal work of vm

by VMware Employee in VMware vSphere™ Discussions
‎04-03-2019 01:22 AM
‎04-03-2019 01:22 AM
The convergent will only affect the PSC and the vCenter VM. Your normal production VMs should not be affected.

Re: vSphere 5.5 to 6.5 : huge performance drop

by VMware Employee in ESXi Discussions
‎04-03-2019 01:19 AM
‎04-03-2019 01:19 AM
That looks amazing, hope the rest of your results will be also promising.

Re: vSphere 5.5 to 6.5 : huge performance drop

by VMware Employee in ESXi Discussions
‎04-01-2019 06:06 AM
‎04-01-2019 06:06 AM
Also you may want to check the VM Hardware Version

Re: vSphere 5.5 to 6.5 : huge performance drop

by VMware Employee in ESXi Discussions
‎04-01-2019 06:05 AM
‎04-01-2019 06:05 AM
Valentin mentioned in his VMworld talks why you may not want to run on the default high performance power setting.

Re: vSphere 5.5 to 6.5 : huge performance drop

by VMware Employee in ESXi Discussions
‎04-01-2019 05:16 AM
‎04-01-2019 05:16 AM
I can also highly recommend the Perfomance Talks by Valentin:https://videos.vmworld.com/global/2018/videoplayer/18646 https://videos.vmworld.com/global/2018/videoplayer/18646 Maybe this h... See more...
I can also highly recommend the Perfomance Talks by Valentin:https://videos.vmworld.com/global/2018/videoplayer/18646 https://videos.vmworld.com/global/2018/videoplayer/18646 Maybe this helps a little.

Re: vCenter update get error "Error in method invocation Timeout happens while sending message to microservice"

by VMware Employee in vCenter™ Server Discussions
‎04-01-2019 05:03 AM
‎04-01-2019 05:03 AM
Hi Ken, did you check the appliance management logs? You should be able to find them in /var/log/vmware/applmgmt/

Re: Can not display the mounted ISO patch on PSC VAMI page

by VMware Employee in VMware vCenter™ Discussions
‎04-01-2019 04:57 AM
‎04-01-2019 04:57 AM
If you still suspect something is wrong with the PSC in your VXrail environment, I still think opening an Support Request with DellEMC is your best choice, as they do the support for VXrail.

Re: Can not display the mounted ISO patch on PSC VAMI page

by VMware Employee in VMware vCenter™ Discussions
‎03-28-2019 04:21 AM
‎03-28-2019 04:21 AM
As you pointed out that it is a vxrail System, I would highly recommend to open a Support Request with DellEMC first. -- Ben

Re: Ghost hostnames

by VMware Employee in VMware vSphere™ Discussions
‎03-28-2019 04:09 AM
‎03-28-2019 04:09 AM
Is the same DHCP Scope used for WiFi? If yes you may an assign a static reservation to your Host.

Re: vPostgress basic commands

by VMware Employee in VMware vCenter™ Discussions
‎03-28-2019 03:31 AM
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‎03-28-2019 03:31 AM
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To phrase it in William Lam's words: https://www.virtuallyghetto.com/2014/03/a-kitten-dies-every-time-you-query-the-vcdb.html

Re: Required user ID login details past 90 days from vcenter

by VMware Employee in VMware vCenter™ Discussions
‎03-28-2019 03:28 AM
‎03-28-2019 03:28 AM
vRealize log insight might be able to list the logins over its retention period:

Re: VCSA IP address change. Hosts still receive old IP after removing and re-adding

by VMware Employee in VMware vCenter™ Discussions
‎10-08-2018 02:29 AM
‎10-08-2018 02:29 AM
Also check the vCenter Server Database for the Management_IP in the table vpx_host. If you are not sure how to safely work in the vCenter DB please open a Support Request with GSS. Support Ph... See more...
Also check the vCenter Server Database for the Management_IP in the table vpx_host. If you are not sure how to safely work in the vCenter DB please open a Support Request with GSS. Support Phone Numbers USA - VMware And as always. Take a backup before changing anything. -- Ben

Re: Is it Possible to add multiple versions of ESXIs to Vceneter

by VMware Employee in VMware vCenter™ Discussions
‎10-08-2018 02:26 AM
‎10-08-2018 02:26 AM
In general yes, just make sure that the vCenter is compatible with the Host is. Check VMware Product Interoperability Matrices for more information. -- Ben

Re: Unable to log into vCenter 6.7 VMware Appliance Management page

by VMware Employee in vCenter™ Server Discussions
‎10-01-2018 10:34 AM
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‎10-01-2018 10:34 AM
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Hi Robert, have you tired to delete the "/var/vmware/applmgmt/session" folder? -- Ben

Re: How to reset vCenter Server 6.5 alarms definitions?

by VMware Employee in vCenter™ Server Discussions
‎10-01-2018 10:29 AM
‎10-01-2018 10:29 AM
Hi Franck, I tested the KB you mentioned but did not set the alarm.version to 0 but to 52. This recreated the vSAN ones. Before: After: So I hope this pointed you in the right ... See more...
Hi Franck, I tested the KB you mentioned but did not set the alarm.version to 0 but to 52. This recreated the vSAN ones. Before: After: So I hope this pointed you in the right direction. Maybe try try values about 50 fist. -- Ben

Re: vmware log

by VMware Employee in VMware vCenter™ Discussions
‎10-01-2018 09:00 AM
‎10-01-2018 09:00 AM
You can also connect to the ESXi host using https://esx-01.example.net/ui/ and login as root. then select the VM and go to "Monitor" Select "Logs" And then select the "vmwar... See more...
You can also connect to the ESXi host using https://esx-01.example.net/ui/ and login as root. then select the VM and go to "Monitor" Select "Logs" And then select the "vmware.log" That should be it.