ESXi 4.0 - trying to suspend a virtual machine with the script using the remote CLI
Sorry if this is in the wrong forum; I can't find the specific forum ESXi 4.0.
This is the script I tried to use to get my VM to suspend in ESXi 4.0 remotely using the remote CLI:
"vmware - cmd.pl" - Server 192.168.5.6 - xxxx - xxxx password username "/ vmfs/volumes/datastore1/Helix/Helix.vmx" suspend soft
This error message appears after you have clicked on enter:
SOAP fault:
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Error string: error. RestrictedVersion.summary
Lack of details: RestrictedVersionFault
Cannot perform the operation.
SOAP fault:
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Error string: error. RestrictedVersion.summary
Lack of details: RestrictedVersionFault
I just need to be able to suspend my VMs on ESXi 4.0 box remotely. Any suggestions on how to get this to work? I'm open to other ways...
Take a look at this article for your answer: http://vmetc.com/2009/03/31/esxi-u4-ends-free-version-read-and-write-access-from-the-rcli/
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VMware vExpert 2009
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