how to find in which mode the ESX server has been booted?
Hi, 1) Is there any esx-command or procedure to find in which mode the ESX server has booted ( whether normal, debug or troubleshoot mode) ? 2) What are the differences between Debug and Troubleshoot...
View ArticleVM freezes when opening any explorer related programs
Hello together,I hope someone has a hint for me, how to proceed and fix this issue. General Information ESX host:ESX 2.5.1 build version 141828 GB RAM3 NICs2 MP Xen Procs (IBM x246)SCSI Storage...
View ArticleBackup of VMs on ESX Server
Hello All Kindly guide me, How to take backup of vm machines so that i can restore these vm machines on another ESX server if current is down
View ArticleCan not edit Roles
Our network administrator recently resigned and left the company. I have been trying to make sure that I have all passwords, accesses, etc.The VMware Infrastructure Client is installed on the VMware...
View ArticleCan I create a second service console in ESX 2.5.5?
Can I create a second service console in ESX 2.5.5? Yes, I've done it in ESX 3.+, but I can't find/verify it's ok in ESX 2.5. Any procedures, commands or comments welcomed. ALL POINTS WILL BE...
View Articleunable to ping vm linux server from window7 host
helloia ma using vmserver 2.1 and unable to connect to vm linux guest system from window.following is my config what should i do to fix it. ThanksSyedguest os linuxi have created a oel 5.4 host and...
View ArticleInstalling ESX 2.5.5 - does install require licenses to allow power on of vms?
Installing ESX 2.5.5 - does install require licenses to allow power on of vms? I am part of a DR exercise for ESX 2.5 installation. Question is whether ESX 2.5 requires serial numbers on install to...
View Articleesx 2.5.3 sticky redo files unable to committ
Hi Guys, I know I am using a very old and outdated version of ESX (2.5.3 build 22981 specifically) but we will be slowly moving towards ESXi 4.1 and vSphere technologies soon.In saying that I was...
View ArticleHow to delete a local VMFS partition
Hi, We have an old ESX 2.5 blade server with local storage. A previous ESX Admin created a local VMFS called DMZOS I want to delete this volume what commands do I use? When I try to delete it from the...
View ArticleVMware machine issues...
OK, I seem to have exhausted all options now so I need a little help please. I need to restart a VM that has NIC issues. I have logged on to the web access portal using IE and tried to restart the...
View ArticleESX VMWare Tools Silent Install/Upgrade ANSWER!
HOW TO INSTALL/UPGRADE VMWARE TOOLS SILENTLY ON ESX 2.5.[/b] This is not going to be too detail. I am sure you guys can figure it out. I used the following batch file: SET...
View ArticleVM's not pingable after ESX host crashes
Hi all, hoping someone can help here... We're having a strange problem at the moment whereby one of our ESX hosts is crashing on a regular basis. That's not what I need help with, as I think I know...
View ArticleESX 2.5 - How can I confirm if server is boot from SAN from MUI or SSH?
ESX 2.5 - How can I confirm if server is boot from SAN from MUI or SSH? [root@esx011 /]# wwpn.plvmhba0: 210000e08b1a51d3 (Qlogic) 5:4:0 vmhba1: 210000e08b1a03d1 (Qlogic) 7:3:0[root@esx011 /]# wwpn.pl...
View ArticleUnable to free up space on a data store
I recently ran into an issue within ESX 2.5, where Im unable to free up space on a data store. This issue came when I accidentally cold-migrated a Cluster node which moved all the vmdk(s) to a new...
View ArticleESX 2.x host source for AD account lockout ?
My AD (active directory ) account is getting locked out every 10 minutes and the envision security tool points out my ESX 2.x server as the source of the account lockout . Any idea to resolve this...
View ArticleProblem to install lpfc in VMWare ESX servr 2.5.2
Hello, I'm traying to install the lpfc in linux version 2.4.9 vmnix2 with the message: "Unable to determine distribution type" Anyone can help me??? Thanks oegb
View ArticleIsn't there any way
how to find plugins and enabling vcenter converter in Vcenter 2.0 Isn't there any way to run converter on any physical machine and , generate the vmdk files to the same physical machine
View Articlehow to identify the luns information in esx 2.5 server
Hi, how to identify the luns information in esx 2.5 in command mode, In esx 3.x we can fesxcfg-mpath -l, but in 2.5 this command is not working. is there any other command
View ArticleESX 2.5.5: Changing DNS
Hi All, I have got to change DNS on a group of ESX Hosts running 2.5.5. I understand that i will have to use VI /Etc/resolv.conf But i cant find anywhere if i have to reboot the host once this change...
View Articlerestart vc agent in esx 2.5.2
Hello what is the command to restart vc agent in esx 2.5.2. The VC is version 1.3 thanks
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