Why do I have [VM name]_1.vmdk, _2.vmdk with no snapshots?
Hello, I'm trying to consolidate my VMs to a small file size so I can transfer them to a new server. I have had a number of snapshots for a long time previously. I deleted all the snapshots so the VM...
View ArticleFull Screen Minibar always hides even when told not to (Fusion 6.0)
I cannot get the Fusion Full-Screen Minibar to automatically show and hide. It works correctly when set to "Always Show." When it is set to "Show and Hide" it always hides. I've tried multiple guest...
View ArticleHow do I get windows 8? Yeah, stupid question, I know...
Been using VM Fusion to run Win 7 for a few years now (XP before that), and I want to try Win 8. So, on the Microsoft site, it says: Important: Windows 8.1 Pro full version is for Windows 7 users only....
View ArticleAdding local users to esxi with kickstart
Hi all,I'm attempting to put together a kickstart file for a group of esx 5.1 hosts which adds 2 local users on the hypervisor, but I'm not having much luck. I've been unable to find any esxcli...
View ArticleExtending List View with Non-vmware object property
Hi I have added one custom column on host page and for that column I have to pass property value of some custom object (Non vmware Object) Is it possible?
View ArticleESXi 5.5 Changes in USB controller support?
Trying to upgrade my home lab to 5.5 to test out some of the new features before getting it rolling at work and I've run into a problem with installing it. I have a pair of hosts running 5.1 installed...
View Articlehow to retrieve lookupservice url
Hi, I have installed vCenter Server 5.5 successfully.I forgot to notedown lookupservice url .Where lookupservice url will be stored in vCenter Server and also authentication details.
View ArticleNetwork is not working in vmware 10
Dear All, I am using vmware workstation 10 host operating system is windows 7 and guest operating system is linux 5.4 i also bridge dell laptop nic card to vmware . but i always get error destination...
View ArticleLow bandwidth in my virtual machine
I'm performing some load tests that require to upload several files to a remote server. I'm using VMWare to launch the tests. I have detected a network performance problem in the VM.My real (host)...
View ArticleIntermittant network disconnects with workstation 10?
Hi,I've recently upgrade from using VMware player to workstation 10 on my Windows 8 workstation and am running an Ubuntu 10.04 guest.Since the upgrade i've installed the latest vmware tools but my...
View ArticleFree code for india
I really want to take the WM exams but I am not going to have time to study for them before the end of OCT 2013, are there any other codes that can be used to take the exam for free in india?...
View ArticleVcenter Server database config changes to retrieve chassis objects.
Hi, I am trying to save chassis object on restart of vCenter Server.I mean i want to retrieve all chassis object on restart of vCenter Server.Do i need to make use of external database?As i assume...
View ArticleUnable to install vCenter web client
Hi: I am seeing an error while installing vCenter web client at the point where you provide you vcenter sso admin user and password. I have verified that the admin user and password are correct by...
View ArticlevSphere 5.5 Hardening Guide - GA released
Hi, I’m happy to report that the vSphere 5.5 Hardening Guide has been released for General Availability. My thanks to all that contributed their feedback to make this happen.You can download the...
View ArticlePrinting in Ubuntu 13.10 Guest
Hello, I am having some difficulty printing from within a Ubuntu 13.10 virtual machine. I have the latest VMware tools installed (9.6.1-1378637) and am trying to print to the host machines (Windows 7...
View ArticleLab: HOL-SDC-1301 - Applied Cloud Operations - No manual available
Just provisioned this lab but no manual was included. I will try provisioning once more, but wanted to send a heads up... Thanks! -randy
View ArticleCreating a new object workspace for a custom object
Hello,I have a problem with creating object workspace for my custom object in the plugin. I'm trying to create something similar to "chassis-rack" sample that provided with the SDK. I added a new app...
View ArticleNested hyper-v 2012r2 role breaking ESXI 5.1 host
I followed this Hyper-V in vSphere 5.1 | How to Run Hyper-V article to enable hyper-v role inside Windows 2012r2 guest but after i did that ESXi host started crashing. Anyone else experienced same...
View ArticleCloning VM to cluster vm folder "Discovered Virtual Machine" via workflow...
I am building a workflow to deploy vms to remote sites. My workflow uses a scriptable task with the getAllVmFolders method. My issue is that my folders look like below. My clone workflow doesn't work...
View ArticleAccess USB on ESXi Host to transfer iso to DataStore
Hi All, I just got Dell Poweredge C1100.I was able to install ESXi 5.5 via USB as a boot device. Now I want to install some VMs but I have trouble since this server does not come with CDROM and has 100...
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