Re: Adding multiple RDMs to a VM
You will have to use the Controller parameter on the New-HardDisk cmdlet.Get the desired controller through the Get-ScsiController, and then use the controller object to pass to the New-HardDisk cmdlet.
View ArticleAutomate scheduling hardware upgrade on 5.1U1
I saw that someone posted how to set the properties on a vm to schedule the the hardware upgrade when there has been a clean os shutdown. I am a novice at powershell, but threw this script together...
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Re: Message of the Day Pop-Up in vSphere-Web Client
It shows up as a bubble in the top, but it only says there is a message and doesn't show it. Kinda weird indeed, I will file a bug for it for you.
View ArticleRe: When I try to start vSphere Replication on a VM receiving an error...
Martin, Thanks for the quick reply. I checked all of the things you suggested and they all checked out negative meaning that the condition you suggested does not exist. Steve
View ArticleRe: Snapshot report on how often
That could mean there are a huge amount of events to process when you specify a couple of days.And possibly the vCenter can't cope (server load, DB load...) or the client where you run the script can't...
View ArticleRe: Harware Compatability upgrade
Cool, I just posted a thread http://communities.vmware.com/message/2249221#2249221 where I wrapped this in a quick ps script that you can point to vcenter and optional cluster and it will set it for...
View ArticleVM and cpu architecture
Can I make a VM think that it is running on an x86 platform when the physical hardware architecture is 64-bit? Thanks for your help
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Re: OSX 10.8 as guest - additional HDDs don't mount on startup
Thank you both. Since Mac is so awesome about imaging, I think I'll use Carbon Copy Cloner to image to a new SCSI configured drive. For some reason I was getting hung up on the disk type in my head and...
View ArticleRe: When I try to start vSphere Replication on a VM receiving an error...
What is the hardware version of the VM? I've typically seen that message when the VM is not at least version 7. Also look for attached ISO images on the CD/DVD device. That will cause a failure of...
View ArticleRe: Multiple LUNS
Be sure to add the LUN on the 4.x host first (and then do a "rescan for datastores" on the5.x host). If you add it on the 5.x host you must format it VMFS3 in order for the 4.x host to see the...
View ArticleRe: VM and cpu architecture
Welcome ot the Community - you can install a 32 bit OS or do you specifically need ot pass to an app that it is a 32 bit cpu?
View ArticleMy vm crash after taking a screenshot in my host redhat 6.4 (vm=win7)
Running workstation 9 into a red hat 6.4 recently updated, The symptom appear after the redhat upgrade 6.3 to 6.4, . After taken a screenshot in my redhat, the windows of my vm close in the system...
View ArticleRe: When I try to start vSphere Replication on a VM receiving an error...
The Hardware Version is 7 and the CD is set to Client Device and nothing is currently connected.
View ArticleRe: vcenter operations manager looks different than it should...
Yes I applied my licensing and restarted the app. Seems to be fine now.
View ArticleRe: When I try to start vSphere Replication on a VM receiving an error...
What would really be helpful is a guide that details those conditions that will prevent vSphere Replication from working.
View ArticleRe: VM and cpu architecture
Thanks for your reply. The issue is with IIS 6 and asp. I have this error:The current configuration only supports loading images built for a x86 processor architecture.However all the resolution I find...
View ArticleRe: VMW Fusion 5.0.3 and Windows 8--Nothing doing
Looks to me like the Windows 8 upgrade didn't install properly. Instead of upgrading an existing VM do a clean-build on a new VM. If using Upgrade Media have a look at the "Activate Windows 8 Pro...
View ArticleVirtual network adapter losing connectivity
Hi, I have a windows XP VM and for some reason the network adapter keeps losing connectivity periodically then immediately reconnecting. I am not sure what else to try, I have tried to remove the...
View ArticleRe: Error: Unable to connect to the Converter helper server on the...
If you using static IP for *previous* conversion, just change it, this is known problem with static IP and Linux conversion. HTH
View ArticleRe: Adding multiple RDMs to a VM
OK, so I created the disk for SCSI 1:0 which created SCSI controller 1, and I set it to physical mode. Now I'm trying this: $scsi1 = get-scsicontroller -VM $vm | ?{$_.Name -eq "SCSI controller 1"} The...
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