hi,everybody
I introduced vSphere (ESXi4.1) and vSphere Power CLI in these days.
But problem is occured at cloning virtula machine by vSphere Power CLI (@4.1 Updata 1) .
I tried to clone virtual machine using cmdlet "new-vm".
( vSphere Power CLI is installed at Windows 7 Ultimate)
----command----
「connect-VIserver -server <ESX host IP addr> -protocol https -user <user> -password <password>」
「New-VM -Name test -VM Server_01_VM -Datastore <datastore>」
( I Used as reference "Online Cmdlet Reference" http://www.vmware.com/support/developer/PowerCLI/PowerCLI41U1/html/index.html )
but error is occured and cmdlet is refused
「New-VM:2011/04/06 17:16:57 New-VM The Operation is not supported on the object.」
I analized it, but had no known cause...
what is conceivable cause ?
Sincerely,Etuprika
You are probably using the free version of ESXi. That version doesn't allow you to make changes using PowerCLI. That is why the New-VM cmdlet gives this error message.
Regards, Robert
Hello, Etuprika-
It seems as though you might be using the free version of ESXi -- is that the case?
If so, "the free VMware vSphere Hypervisor does not allow any configuration changes through the vCLI" [or PowerCLI], per the FAQ.
There was recently a similar thread, http://communities.vmware.com/thread/309038, that has a bit more info.
Kind of a bummer when trying to get familiar with the product before buying. But, you could download a vCenter Server eval (good for 60 days), add your host to the vCenter Server, and do your testing against that (for a while, at least).
Message was edited by mattboren: Doh, I see that RvdNieuwendijk already replied as I was composing my reply...