Lab Setup
ERROR -1
“Running Vmware ESX in a virtual machine requies the outer virtual machine to be configured for running a VMware ESX guest operating system. You cannot power on a virtual machine until the outer virtual machine is reconfigured”
Steps Taken:
After added following parameters in the ESX configuration file, the ERROR-1 goes away.
deploymentPlatform = "vmkernel"
monitor_control.vt32 = "TRUE"
monitor_control.restrict_backdoor = "TRUE"
BUT after turning ON the windows 2008 VM, it reaches 95% and I get ERROR-2.
ERROR-2
Message from esx: This virtual machine is configured for 64-bit guest operating systems. However, 64-bit operation is not possible. This host does not support VT. For more detailed information, see http://vmware.com/info?id=152. Continue without 64-bit support
Hi,
check your Bios options.
Go to Advanced Options -> Processor Options -> Intel ® Virtualization Technology. Choose Enable
To enable VMware EVC, enable 'No-Execute Memory Protection' (just above Intel-VT).
best regards
You can't run 64bit operating systems in a nested virtual environment. ESX(i) installed as a virtual machine can not host 64 bit guests. The hardware virtualization feature is not passed through to the ESX(i) guest.
Make sure you enable VT and any Virtual Support options for 64 bit emulation within your BIOS of your machine. Does it work with any other 64 b it os? Win XP 64 or Win 7 64?
Sorry I didn't read this post earlier, but yes, If you are running ESXi in Workstation, it may not pass the hardware functionality that you need. DSTAvert hit it on the head.
If you are installing the Windows 64 bit machine for vCenter just run it directly as a Workstation guest.
Thanks David,
This was exactly my next question, perhaps requirement and you picked before I asked ... You are the best.
With regards.............points on your way
Gary Singh