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VMware VirtualCenter Server Service not starting
I've been fighting with this issue for a while now and haven't been able to find a solution - even with checking the posts on this forum. I am running VMware vCenter Server 5.1.0.32743 on a Windows...
View ArticlePurging old tasks/events in VirtualCenter
I thought I would share this procedure I documented to purge old tasks and events in VirtualCenter. I initially opened a support case on this with Vmware because I wanted to get rid of the older tasks...
View ArticleInstallation of component VCSServiceManager failed for vCenter 6.0
Hi experts, I tried to install vCenter 6.0, and got the following error: Installation of component VCSServiceManager failed with error code '1603'. Check the logs for more details.Checked the release...
View ArticleCannot see Hardware Status of Host ESXi 5.5 anymore in Web client 5.5.
Hello, I can no longer see the Hardware Status of the Host ESXi 5.5 using the web client. I can however see it under Health status using a direct connection to the host using vSphere client.If I...
View ArticleHow To: Move from Vcenter 5.5 on physical box to 6.0 on a VM with different OS?
I've read so many KB's my eyes are popping out, and talked to support twice. (But since its tech support, they're hesitant to give "design" advice, which I understand.) So, please help me think thru...
View ArticleWhy does template customization make the NIC disconnected??
I've been testing template customization with a Win2k3 Enterprise 'gold' template.Every time I deploy from this template, the newly created VM does not have its NIC set to connect at power on.How do I...
View ArticlevCenter appliance 5 and SMTP Configuration
hi guys I setup the SMTP Server IPand Sender Account in my new and shiny vCenter Appliance 5 server SMTP Server: 192.168.1.xSender account: vcenter@mycompany.net now testing for the email alerts I get...
View ArticlevCenter Server Appliance update and VMware Tools
I've just updated VCSA to 5.1.0.10000 Build 1065184. I had to uninstall VMware Tools first 'cause update failed with "VMware Tools cannot install because it appears that another installation ofVMware...
View Articlemultiple essentials plus licenses - Quick Q
hi there, I've been asked to setup vCenter for a company that's bought 2x essentials plus licenses (v5). The have 6 hosts so will I have to create 2x Virtual Center serversservers? I wasn't sure if the...
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Host Profiles playing up in vSphere 5
Hi all, Ive recently upgraded about 200 hosts to ESXi 5 from ESX 4.1 and 2 vcenters 5 also.Ive noticed a problem with host profiles when it comes to storage, and wanted to see if anyone else has come...
View ArticlevCenter 5 install : Could not connect to DB with specified JDBC URL
I am trying to get vCenter 5 installed on Windows 2008 R2 severSql express 2008 R2 installedWhen I try to connect to install it I receive:Could not connect to database with specified JDBC URL I also...
View ArticlevCenter 5.5 Evaluation Licenses Expires before the 60 day Eval period
I recently downloaded the vSphere ESXi 5.5 evaluation ISO the vSphere Client .exe file and the vCenter Server 5.5.0b and modules ISO. I was able to install the ESXi on my HP Proliant DL360 G5 host...
View ArticleNeed to Disable SSL V3 - How can I disable it? Is it required?
The SSL protocol 3.0 design error, uses nondeterministic CBC padding, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attacks (POODLE) Additional information: (CVE-2014-3566)An unauthorised user who can...
View Articlehosts can't connect to VCenter
HiI have 5 hosts, 3 hosts and the VCenter are in the same subnet and they are connected to VCenter. 2 of the hosts can't connect to the VCenter are on different subnet. It was working yesterday....
View ArticleVCSA 6 Joining AD breaks the VCSA
Hi all, I have followed the directions for joining VCSA 6 to AD to a "T", and noticed a couple strange things:When I click OK following the "Join Active Directory" step, there is no indication of a...
View ArticlevCenter appliance 5 and SMTP Configuration
hi guys I setup the SMTP Server IPand Sender Account in my new and shiny vCenter Appliance 5 server SMTP Server: 192.168.1.xSender account: vcenter@mycompany.net now testing for the email alerts I get...
View ArticlevCenter Inventory Services
Hi, I want to install the Inventory Services, but when I enter the password for admin@system-domain, I receive this message: The user hasn't got enough privileges to perform administrative actions....
View ArticlePurge data from VCSA 5.5 postgres database (vpx_event & vpx_event_arg tables ) ?
Does anyone have any instructions for removing entries from the vpx_event & vpx_event_arg tables for the postgres database in VCSA 5.5? Due to someone's poorly designed monitoring scripts, we now...
View ArticleIssues with installing the VSphere web client 6.0
I'm a noob to ESXI I recently acquired a T610 server from the company that I work for, and I have installed ESXI 6.0 on the server to spin up several VM servers. I've also installed the VSphere...
View ArticlevCenter server suddenly stops working
Hi all, Every once in a while (about 2 times a week) vCenter service stops with the following error in event viewer: Faulting application name: vpxd.exe, version: 5.0.0.29542, time stamp:...
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