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Posted on August 5, 2009 - by martin
VMware converter: remove hidden networkcard (nic)
If you convert a physical machine to a virtual machine you’ll probably give it the same ip as it used to have. But when you try to modify the ip address in the TCP/IP settings of your vmware nic you’ll get the error that there is an existing NIC with the same IP address settings. This is where your search starts, but you can’t seem to find another NIC in your VM.
Posted on May 18, 2009 - by martin
Managing VMware Infrastructure with Windows PowerShell TFM
VMware is the king when it comes to virtualization.
Windows PowerShell has received huge accolades as an extremely powerful tool for automation of IT tasks.
These two technologies make a lot of sense together, and VMware is now making that happen with the release of their VI Toolkit for Windows.
Posted on May 18, 2009 - by martin
Configure your time / NTP server on ESXi
The correct time is essential to your ESXi server, you will need it for a variety of reasons (syslog, iscsi authentication and Security) and your Virtual Clients.
A NTP server is the right service for job. It’s allready builtin, you just need to enable it.
Posted on May 16, 2009 - by martin
VMware demo of Data Recovery
VMware Data Recovery, the complete Data Protection for your Virtual machines.
Enable quick, simple and complete data protection for your virtual machines with VMware Data Recovery, a disk-based backup and recovery solution.
VMware Data Recovery is your first line of defense for data protection. It’s fully integrated with VMware vCenter Server to enable centralized and efficient management of backup jobs and also includes data de-duplication to save on disk storage for your backups.
Decrease downtime and improve reliability with business continuity and disaster recovery.
Read and learn more at: http://www.vmware.com/products/data-recovery
Enjoy the Demo !
Fast Tube by Casper
Posted on April 15, 2009 - by martin
ESXi 3.5 U4 is out now !
A new update is ready for you to install:
VMware ESX Server 3i U4 Installable Refresh
Version 3.5 Update 4 | 153875 - 03/30/09
VMware ESXi 3.5 U4 Installable with HP Management Components
Version 3.5 Update 4 | 153875 - 03/30/09
Download at vmware.com
Posted on April 12, 2009 - by martin
No sound in ESX / ESXi through RDP
Working on vmware is great, but it gets even better when you have some sounds.
A straight out the box install gives you a error on the sound card.
The audio Service is not running
No audio Devices are installed
It took me some to figure out this problem, but at the end … it was really simple.
Let’s make it work !
Posted on March 20, 2009 - by martin
Windows 7 BETA in ESXi but no NIC
I finally got myself together and downloaded a beta version of Windows 7 … everybody seems to fall in love with so lets test it. The installation went very smooth, just the way an admin likes it. Not much questions to answer, just a few clicks and it installs itself.
Then it reboots and the login screen appears … you log on … Wauw … not bad at all !
Let’s check out Internet Explorer 8 … POEF … no connection … huh … how come … and then you find your answer ‘no network connection’
Install the vmware tools should be your first action, but this is not a supported OS.
Then i started to search web … there must be someone which tried to install this in ESXi and there was.
Posted on March 20, 2009 - by martin
Fastfcp 3.0 for ESX / ESXi
Version 3.0 is here, now with support for ESXi.
Even without changing the ssh setting !
Features and Benefits
- Single console
Multiple Windows, Linux, ESX and ESXi servers file management in a single console without re-entering logins and passwords, and automated sudo for ESX and Linux servers to save even more of your time.
- Flexible file management
FastSCP allows both interactive file management via drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste using familiar Windows Explorer-like UI; and scheduled file copy jobs.
- ESX(i) to ESX(i) copy
FastSCP makes it possible to perform file operations between standalone ESX and ESXi hosts (or between hosts in different vCenters) with ESX(i) to ESX(i) direct file copy. You can browse, copy, edit files and attributes within a familiar interface, whether you’re copying files to ESX or to a desktop.
- Disk space preallocation
Veeam FastSCP performs automatic disk space preallocation on target ESX storage to prevent fragmentation.
- Email reporting
After completing the scheduled file copy job, Veeam FastSCP can optionally send an email with the job statistics and execution results.
- Easy file editing
Built-in file editor for tweaking ESX and Linux configuration files, with ability to edit Linux file permissions (chmod) in a Windows GUI.
Product datasheet – download
Product Releasenotes – download
Posted on January 18, 2009 - by martin
VCP Exam Cram: VMware Certified Professional
VCP Exam Cram / VMware Certified Professional / VCP-310 Exam
Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your VCP exam!
Posted on January 17, 2009 - by martin
Verschillen tussen VMware ESX en ESXi
ESXi is gratis, dan denk je automatisch ‘ dan kan die minder ‘ dan de ESX versie. Maar wat kan die nou eigenlijk minder ?
