Update Manager patch repository
Does anyone know of a way to remove/delete old patches from the patch repository in Update Manager ? I'm running all ESXi 4.1 and I want to remove all the old ESX 4.0 patches, and other os patches that...
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...
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Unable to start the vCenter / Management Web Services
Hi All, I recently moved our vCenter installation to another server "vCenterServer" from the original server "Win12-ban", I have left the database on "Win12-ban" and created a DSN on "vCenterServer"...
View ArticleVMware vCenter and Windows Server 2012 (Server 8)
Hi,I just installed vmware vCenter Server on Windows Server 2012 but Vmware services not started so I cannot connect to the vcenter via vClient.When I try to start VMware services manually I get an...
View ArticleSSL Certificate Automation Tool 5.5 can do with some improvments
Hi, The SSL Certificate Automation Tool 5.5 is a real improvement for replacing certificates for vcenter. I use it in combination with Derek Seaman toolkit to update all certificates including the...
View ArticleClient Integration Plug-In Setup Problems
I cannot open the vcsa-setup.html file, it claims it needs a "Client Integration Plug-In". I successfully installed the Client Integration Plug-In from the vsca directory on the CD. However, neither...
View Articlecom.vmware.vcIntegrity status changed from green to red
Hi, vCenter Server 4.1 is triggering this alarm. However, I cannot find any information about. What does this alarm mean? TIA,Roland
View Articleissues with Web Client permissions (vsphere 6)
Hi I have installed vCenter Server 6.0 for a customer today, which completed fine - however I now have issues getting permissions i vCenter Web Client - even when using the SSO administrator login. I...
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 ArticleSSO registration failed while installing VMware vCenter 5.5 Error29113
Hi Friends, I have downloaded VMware vSphere 5.5. Last two days I was trying to install vCenter 5.5 but could able to do. Let me explain thoroughly. Domain Controller - dc.company.pri (192.168.0.100)...
View ArticleCannot open the disk Failed to lock the file
Error when attempting to share a disk across two vm's. I have two VM web servers and a shared disk for data, each web server has 20GB drives for OS and they share a 500GB drive for data. I will be...
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 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...
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Unable to start the vCenter / Management Web Services
Hi All, I recently moved our vCenter installation to another server "vCenterServer" from the original server "Win12-ban", I have left the database on "Win12-ban" and created a DSN on "vCenterServer"...
View ArticlevCenter Server Service is not starting
I have performed all the changes to migrate the vCenter Server database from SQL Express to full SQL Server following the Knowledge Base ( that is posted by VMware ) its URL is mentioned here for...
View ArticleMove vCenter database
Hello, I would like to move a vCenter database from a SQL Server 2008 R2 express to a SQL Server 2008. I tried to backup the DB on the SQL 2008 R2 express, copy it to the other SQL server, create an...
View ArticleVCSA 5.5 U1 very slow?
I updates a ESXi server to 5.5 U1 yesterday and also updated the VCSA to 5.5 U1. Since then, when connected to the VCSA using the Vsphere Client, browsing any object is very slow. CPU usage for the...
View ArticleNo Inventory in WebClient (while vSphere Client is fine)
I am a VMWare Newbe.I installed VMware vCenter Server Appliance 5.5.0b released. (followed the TinkerTry instructions Deploy VMware's vCenter Server Appliance 5.5 in a home lab, without SSO...
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...
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