tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.comments2023-05-28T12:15:32.308+02:00Virtual Infrastructure Tips - Azure and VMwareJakob Fabritius Nørregaardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16058367372474379189noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-5253412448815022302012-09-20T11:09:24.099+02:002012-09-20T11:09:24.099+02:00I read on another interesting article below which ...I read on another interesting article below which tells you about using the vhv.enable parameter http://www.virtuallyghetto.com/2012/08/how-to-enable-nested-esxi-other.html<br />Webmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688771527351445495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-84416419624051685712012-09-19T10:17:24.351+02:002012-09-19T10:17:24.351+02:00How do get to the paraemter "Expose hardware-...How do get to the paraemter "Expose hardware-assisted virtualization to the guest operating system." without the web client?<br /><br />I am running ESX5.1 free edition on a physical box, but want to run virtual ESX guests.<br /><br />The must be a manual paremeter i can put in the vmx file?Webmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688771527351445495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-23103872542923426982012-09-17T19:53:40.826+02:002012-09-17T19:53:40.826+02:00Then it points to a software configuration issue. ...Then it points to a software configuration issue. Two things:<br />1. ensure that vHW of the VM running the ESXi 5.1 is upgraded to version 9<br />2. Once the VM (with the hypervisor) has been created, go to Edit Settings -> Options -> Guest Operating System choose 'Other' and then choose VMware ESXi 5.x. Jakob Fabritius Nørregaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058367372474379189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-80620957076100467132012-09-17T17:29:25.128+02:002012-09-17T17:29:25.128+02:00all enabled in bios, yes. I've got a PowerEdge...all enabled in bios, yes. I've got a PowerEdge 2950 with supposeldy-compatible cpu's but having the same issue. BIOS all flashed up to latest tooSeymour Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549662030448548347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-27566292716230035402012-09-17T16:14:15.940+02:002012-09-17T16:14:15.940+02:00Also, you can read these two articles for inspirat...Also, you can read these two articles for inspiration: <br />http://www.vcritical.com/2011/07/vmware-vsphere-can-virtualize-itself/<br />http://www.vcritical.com/2009/05/vmware-esx-4-can-even-virtualize-itself/<br />Jakob Fabritius Nørregaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058367372474379189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-52189547790463937412012-09-17T16:10:57.725+02:002012-09-17T16:10:57.725+02:00Did you enable the features in BIOS?Did you enable the features in BIOS?Jakob Fabritius Nørregaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058367372474379189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-41626563434442634552012-09-17T14:51:58.177+02:002012-09-17T14:51:58.177+02:00boo :'( this is greyed out on my Precision T74...boo :'( this is greyed out on my Precision T7400 populated with dual Xeon E5420's even though Intel ARK lists it as having VT-x with EPT - any ideas?Seymour Hardinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02549662030448548347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-37923179861061941832012-09-15T20:41:30.430+02:002012-09-15T20:41:30.430+02:00Seems like every iteration of vSphere causes anoth...Seems like every iteration of vSphere causes another headache with host profiles. Good catch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527433803679583114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-17155367054321344442012-08-23T15:41:42.208+02:002012-08-23T15:41:42.208+02:00By cold clone I mean using the cold clone iso that...By cold clone I mean using the cold clone iso that can be found among the vCenter installation files (not for vSphere 5, only v4 and earlier) to boot the server and then converting the server while it is powered off. Jakob Fabritius Nørregaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058367372474379189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-26113070946352189092012-08-23T02:13:23.276+02:002012-08-23T02:13:23.276+02:00Thanks a lots for this info. Question: what do you...Thanks a lots for this info. Question: what do you mean by a cold clone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-58409089627740337222012-08-21T20:24:43.318+02:002012-08-21T20:24:43.318+02:00A rare but potential pain point is to verify the s...A rare but potential pain point is to verify the server is not an OEM build (licensing and hidden boot partition. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10475315108039842897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-45112440369807946642012-08-13T16:12:38.070+02:002012-08-13T16:12:38.070+02:00By far the preferred route - thanks!By far the preferred route - thanks!Clancy Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02187095417720599650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-23641188321372599232012-08-03T01:34:08.316+02:002012-08-03T01:34:08.316+02:00You have NO IDEA how long I struggled with this sa...You have NO IDEA how long I struggled with this same issue and FINALLY came across this...<br /><br />It worked for me. I had a C drive with an extended "D" partition...<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07801609518933235748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-5654087129018010822012-06-14T13:43:25.718+02:002012-06-14T13:43:25.718+02:00The same applies to ESXi. VLAN 4095 can be created...The same applies to ESXi. VLAN 4095 can be created on both ESX and ESXi. Also on ESXi 5.0.x. See http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1004074Jakob Fabritius Nørregaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058367372474379189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-49126250801332913072012-06-14T13:21:03.654+02:002012-06-14T13:21:03.654+02:00Is something similar doable on ESXi? Can't cre...Is something similar doable on ESXi? Can't create a 4095 vlan :-/Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16714334381557491590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-55256697996103647812012-06-11T20:16:47.063+02:002012-06-11T20:16:47.063+02:00Hi Maish,
Nice work on updating the stencils. They...Hi Maish,<br />Nice work on updating the stencils. They are immensely popular. Post has been updated to reflect new links.<br />JakobJakob Fabritius Nørregaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058367372474379189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-59399787320936449552012-06-11T17:38:42.871+02:002012-06-11T17:38:42.871+02:00Could please update the link to the new version he...Could please update the link to the new version here?<br />http://t.co/WyGZYfld<br /><br />Thanks<br />MaishMaish Saidel-Keesinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421762433235332489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-52176780928011848272012-06-04T13:41:28.059+02:002012-06-04T13:41:28.059+02:00Your're right, I missed that in the KB. Post u...Your're right, I missed that in the KB. Post updated. ThanksJakob Fabritius Nørregaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058367372474379189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-51998179304980013882012-06-04T12:59:34.811+02:002012-06-04T12:59:34.811+02:00This feature was experimental in vSphere 4.0 only....This feature was experimental in vSphere 4.0 only.<br /><br />In vSphere 4.1 and 5.0 support this feature is fully supported by VMware.agmonrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223427163090491577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-88713098115441624092012-03-24T16:33:26.120+01:002012-03-24T16:33:26.120+01:00hi
is ft vt-d working ????hi<br />is ft vt-d working ????bcorneauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10072686715885970812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-63062019794254110822011-11-17T18:45:20.826+01:002011-11-17T18:45:20.826+01:00I've got two physical NICs in the ESXi - or on...I've got two physical NICs in the ESXi - or one dual port NIC. Here's link to description: http://www.vi-tips.com/2011/04/my-esxi-home-lab-blue-bad-boy.html<br />For the Vyatta, there's no need to go physical - virtual works just fine.Jakob Fabritius Nørregaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16058367372474379189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-20876774709528152102011-11-15T20:14:09.807+01:002011-11-15T20:14:09.807+01:00How many real NIC's are you using with the ESX...How many real NIC's are you using with the ESXi? I'm trying to figure out how to go from my Motorola Modem to my ESXi. I'm wondering if I need a physical Vyatta 1U rack server between ESXi and the modem.Marzipan Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02035437896999829159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-71496312095439334152011-09-15T07:15:20.221+02:002011-09-15T07:15:20.221+02:00Thanks For posting about difference between server...Thanks For posting about difference between server.. keep posting on it..<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br /><a href="http://techhowknow.com" rel="nofollow">Ganesan K</a>TechHowknowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316922008468131393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-73166259892758256562011-09-07T15:29:56.193+02:002011-09-07T15:29:56.193+02:00I know this is an old post but I was having the sa...I know this is an old post but I was having the same problem and just found a solution, your post above pointed me in the right direction.<br /><br />You don't need to create a whole new project to get around this. If you go to the 'Setup' tab of the Step by Step Guided Assessment page, you can click 'Edit Project Info' link then go to the 'Selected Systems' tab and select all the servers you want to include.<br /><br />Hope this helps,<br />MattChairman Wowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13112506824286169290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012423892447387468.post-77925365092271549162011-07-29T16:43:33.524+02:002011-07-29T16:43:33.524+02:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Joshua Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956978234577871712noreply@blogger.com