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DRS partial mode: 1. Initial placement will be automatic :NO admin monitoring required. 2. Load balancing : Once HA start re-starting VMs on other host (in case of host failure), DRS does mon... See more...
DRS partial mode: 1. Initial placement will be automatic :NO admin monitoring required. 2. Load balancing : Once HA start re-starting VMs on other host (in case of host failure), DRS does monitor cpu/memory load & just provides all possible recommendation, here admin has to monitor all recommendation & apply whichever suits him best. However, while providing recommendation, DRS does consider all the HA constraint. Recommendations would not compromise availability of VMs.   Below documentation will help you to understand how HA works with DRS: vSphere Documentation Center Message was edited by: Vikas  :::Added reference for HA DRS interop
Hi Friend, Steps to do the same. 1. Create a VM with 1 vmdk ::Keep in mind the datastore on which VM is created. 2. SSH to host on which this VM is created. 3. Goto (cd to) "/vmfs/vol... See more...
Hi Friend, Steps to do the same. 1. Create a VM with 1 vmdk ::Keep in mind the datastore on which VM is created. 2. SSH to host on which this VM is created. 3. Goto (cd to) "/vmfs/volumes/<data_store recorded in 1st step>/<VM folder name> 4. You will be in this directory now: "/vmfs/volumes/<data_store recorded in 1st step>/<VM folder name>#    run below command:              /vmfs/volumes/<data_store recorded in 1st step>/<VM folder name>#vmkfstools -w <vmdk_file_name.vmdk> 5. Zeroing will start. 6. Once above operation is complete, you can either delete vmdk from datastore by using VI/web client or again you can delete by using "vmkfstools" utility. Let me know if you need any help.
Please refer below resources VMware KB: Restoring and copying vCenter Server alarms Download | stripeyfish Script to export/import Alarms between VC or synchronize alarms between 2 Virt... See more...
Please refer below resources VMware KB: Restoring and copying vCenter Server alarms Download | stripeyfish Script to export/import Alarms between VC or synchronize alarms between 2 Virtual Centers
Yes, each vCenter server component requires unique SSL certificate :: Refer:http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/techpaper/vsp_51_vcserver_esxi_certificates.pdf Also refer: http://pubs.vmware.... See more...
Yes, each vCenter server component requires unique SSL certificate :: Refer:http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/techpaper/vsp_51_vcserver_esxi_certificates.pdf Also refer: http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-security-guide.pdf
Hi Friend, Here is the thread that talks on your query : fibre channel - Is it possible to multipath across FC and iSCSI? - Server Fault
All earlier snapshots are VM state at the time of creating snapshot. Current VM will have all the data. Hence if you take clone of the latest VM state, it should have all the data.
Hi Friend, Refer below blogs:Difference is nicely explained http://www.vmwarearena.com/2014/01/vsphere-distributed-switch-part-3.html http://www.tech-tap.com/2009/05/30/differences-between-v... See more...
Hi Friend, Refer below blogs:Difference is nicely explained http://www.vmwarearena.com/2014/01/vsphere-distributed-switch-part-3.html http://www.tech-tap.com/2009/05/30/differences-between-vswitches-and-dvswitches/
No not needed to unmount storage A. Plz do not do that. It seems, still all VM files are not migrated to storage B. how many VMDKS (VM disks) are attached to your VM? Can you please atta... See more...
No not needed to unmount storage A. Plz do not do that. It seems, still all VM files are not migrated to storage B. how many VMDKS (VM disks) are attached to your VM? Can you please attach all the screen shots that you are going through? 1. VM edit settings screen shot. 2. Storage A screen shot .. any other screen shot that you are going though...
As per me. When you talk about vSphere. It can have almost all the areas: storage, compute, network, installation..etc.. You need to through with fundamentals of all these areas. Just go thr... See more...
As per me. When you talk about vSphere. It can have almost all the areas: storage, compute, network, installation..etc.. You need to through with fundamentals of all these areas. Just go through VCP 5 blueprint and prepare with respect to the time that you have. vSphere is vast enough to learn for the years. Ref:http://mylearn.vmware.com/lcms/web/portals/certification/VCP_Blueprints/VCP5-DCV-VCP510-Exam-Blueprint-v3_1.pdf Select the topics that interest you from above blue print. Note: Blue print is very detailed, hence you need to prioritize well and prepare. If you are undergoing interview as admin, then they may expect bit more that just fundamentals. If its for Dev or QA, they may expect just basics from vSphere perspective. Apart from that, you need to prepare your resume very well. 80% questions comes from your resume as based on your resume only you are shortlisted. Hope this will help to prepare.
Hi Friend, (Same query on storage community)     I believe, there is no tool to determine this automatically. You will have to manually see (in summary page ESXi host) that how much cpu/mem... See more...
Hi Friend, (Same query on storage community)     I believe, there is no tool to determine this automatically. You will have to manually see (in summary page ESXi host) that how much cpu/memory is being used by other hosts, note down + how much mem/cpu is being used by the host which you want to put into MM. This  will give you fair idea on whether all you VMs can be accommodated on all other hosts. In addition to this. you will have to check HA/DRS (specially DRS threshold + DRS rules)/DPM/SDRS configuration so that these features will not be affected.
Hi Friend,     I believe, there is no tool to determine this automatically. You will have to manually see (in summary page ESXi host) that how much cpu/memory is being used by other hosts, not... See more...
Hi Friend,     I believe, there is no tool to determine this automatically. You will have to manually see (in summary page ESXi host) that how much cpu/memory is being used by other hosts, note down + how much mem/cpu is being used by the host which you want to put into MM. This  will give you fair idea on whether all you VMs can be accommodated on all other hosts. In addition to this. you will have to check HA/DRS (specially DRS threshold + DRS rules)/DPM/SDRS configuration so that these features will not be affected.
Hi Friend, Plz refer below resources to achieve the same on ESXi http://www.definit.co.uk/2013/10/vsphere-security-advanced-ssh-configurations/ Restricting Access to the ESXi Host Console ... See more...
Hi Friend, Plz refer below resources to achieve the same on ESXi http://www.definit.co.uk/2013/10/vsphere-security-advanced-ssh-configurations/ Restricting Access to the ESXi Host Console - Revisiting Lockdown Mode | VMware vSphere Blog - VMware Blogs Restrict vSphere Client Access to IP or Network - ESXi 5 Firewall &amp;raquo; The Sysadmins
Hi Friend, Here is the great post that will give you more insight. Upgrading to the vCenter Server Appliance 5.5 from Windows vCenter 5.1 — The Lone Sysadmin On your queries: VCSA maxim... See more...
Hi Friend, Here is the great post that will give you more insight. Upgrading to the vCenter Server Appliance 5.5 from Windows vCenter 5.1 — The Lone Sysadmin On your queries: VCSA maximum: Hosts (with embedded vPostgres database) 100 Virtual machines (with embedded vPostgres database) 3000 Hosts (with Oracle database) 1000 Virtual machines (with Oracle database) 10000 Hence, VCSA is capable of handling your workload. I'm investigating the theory of building a clean VCSA server, disconnect ESXi hosts 1-by-1 from vCentre and simply re-connecting into VCSA. (rebuilding resource groups, etc as part of the process) Ignoring the reporting/audit history, I'm trying to determine is this an accepted upgrade route? Answer: As per me, if you are ready to ignore vCenter history, this is the simplest route that you can go for i.e. building clean VCSA and re-connecting hosts into VCSA. Whatever features you enabled from earlier vCenter need to be re-configured. As you said, HA etc. is not enabled, it reduces complexity for sure. You are correct. On licensing : I am not good at licensing but as per me it should not be the problem. You can talk with VMware support/sales. on SAN: Yes, you can use same LUNs for 5.5 servers as 5.1. However it would be great if you go for VMFS 5. You have option to upgrade VMFS 3 to VMFS 5 easily but I will suggest you to migrate your data to other LUN , delete evacuated VMFS 3 LUN and build VMFS 5 as new. If you upgrade from VMFS 3 to VMFS 5, you may not be in the position to leverage all features that VMFS 5 offer. Building from scratch would give you all the features. http://www.vmwarearena.com/2013/07/difference-between-vmfs-3-and-vmfs-5.html Hope this helps you
Yes these are auto generated. These are used as witness @vSAN Below blog gives in & out about these files. VMware Virtual SAN: Witness Component Deployment Logic | VMware vSphere Blog - VM... See more...
Yes these are auto generated. These are used as witness @vSAN Below blog gives in & out about these files. VMware Virtual SAN: Witness Component Deployment Logic | VMware vSphere Blog - VMware Blogs Above resource should clear your doubt. Message was edited by: vVision
As per your screen shots, disks are THIN provisioned. If disk is THICK you do not get "Provisioned size" column  (ref-first screen shot). I assume you are using VI client. Also you do not get ... See more...
As per your screen shots, disks are THIN provisioned. If disk is THICK you do not get "Provisioned size" column  (ref-first screen shot). I assume you are using VI client. Also you do not get "inflate option" if disk is THICK. You are correct. Message was edited by: vVision
Hi Friend,    Here is detailed blog on ESXTOP : http://www.yellow-bricks.com/esxtop/ There is one product VCOPS that also can help you to understand so many metrics. You can try foundation... See more...
Hi Friend,    Here is detailed blog on ESXTOP : http://www.yellow-bricks.com/esxtop/ There is one product VCOPS that also can help you to understand so many metrics. You can try foundation license which is free of cost. There is lot of intelligence if you go for paid VCOPS. Also vCenter charts/stats can help you out as well.
Hi Friend, Here is the simple procedure: 1. In fact it comes with VC bundle itself. When you install VC, on first page itself you will find it. 2. Another way is : Open your browser : ... See more...
Hi Friend, Here is the simple procedure: 1. In fact it comes with VC bundle itself. When you install VC, on first page itself you will find it. 2. Another way is : Open your browser : Type this address : "https://<Your host IP>" , you will get one page where download link is available for VI client. Download and install. Note: I did not read your complete post but I assume, you are looking for this. You have other option i.e Web client that too comes with VC bundle.
Hi Friend,   Below KB will solve your need: VMware KB: Using esxtop to identify storage performance issues for ESX / ESXi (multiple versions) Below discussion may help you to get more ins... See more...
Hi Friend,   Below KB will solve your need: VMware KB: Using esxtop to identify storage performance issues for ESX / ESXi (multiple versions) Below discussion may help you to get more insight: Best values DAVG/cmd (ESXTOP) ? Learn ESXTOP@ latency : vCenter and Esxtop to Avoid Storage I/O Bottlenecks Very detailed blog on ESXTOP: http://www.yellow-bricks.com/esxtop/
Hi Friend, I am not much aware @Essentials Kit. But In general, vCenter can manage different ESXi versions.  VC 5.5 can manage ESXi 5.5/5.1/5.0 etc.
Hi Friend, True False True True False For last : Refer :http://frankdenneman.nl/2010/02/15/impact-of-host-local-vm-swap-on-ha-and-drs/ Let me know if you need clarification on any poin... See more...
Hi Friend, True False True True False For last : Refer :http://frankdenneman.nl/2010/02/15/impact-of-host-local-vm-swap-on-ha-and-drs/ Let me know if you need clarification on any point. Also, let me know if you disagree with any.