ESXi 5.1 cluster moving to new hardware

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• Migration of virtual machines in ESXi 4.1 to 5.5 to new hardware

  I'm new to VMware and our company bought 4 new servers and a SAN to replace our old VSphere 4.1 installation of 12 year.  The old configuration consisting of a server VCenter 4.1 physics 2003, 2 Dell 2900 ESXi hosts and 1 MD300i SAN.  Gen9 again the Installer 4 HP DL360 (3 host 1 VCenterServer) and MSA 2040.  Can someone please explain to me what would be the best way to go about moving more of our VM current for the new hardware? I found this from a previous post here, but it does not move the virtual machine to a SAN to another.

  Migration of the VMs of ESXi 4.x to 5.5

  "If I understand your question, continue to build the new environment of 5.5 with your 3 hosts from scratch 'ignoring' your old hosts. Once your new environment up & running, connect 4.1 guests to your new server vCenter Server and vMotion to move virtual machines while they run to the new cluster (live migration without interruption).

  VMTools upgrades do not have place automatically during migration.

  Once your virtual machines on new hosts, update tools as usual and you can then also upgrade virtual hardware of your virtual machines.

  Virtual HW update is optional, though; If you do not have the VMs that need the new features you can skip this last step and keep them as they are. »

  TYIA.

  The previous answer is pretty good, but I would like to add a few elements.

  You can 'disconnect' your 4.1 hosts of your old vcenter with running virtual machines, and then when you connect the hosts in your environment of 5.5 it will import your VM running as well.  As long as you have properly configured virtual networks you can live migrate vmfs old host and the old store of data simultaneously via the web client as long as your esx license allows it.  Otherwise close your virtual machines down to 1 at a time to migrate them above.

  Alternatively, you can consider running your vcenter as a virtual machine within the cluster it manages.  This gives you some DRS and HA for vcenter, plus a 4th host for virtual machines.

  If you don't have additional license you can also install your new hosts of 5.5 and run for 60 days before that you upgrade your 4.1 licenses to apply to your new host.

• migrate the production esx 4.0 to 5 new hardware esxi environment

  I intend to migrate my production esx4.0 vSphere esxi 5 environment (new hardware) environment. How can I migrate my vms to production that are hosted on esx 4.0 (3 hosts managed by vcenter) to new material, that is to say 3 new hosts running esxi5? I want to leave my production environment intact in case I need to back off because of problems if it is possible? I am aware that:

  «My upgrade VMFS-5 doesn't have a block size of 1 MB.» Why?

  
  Upgrade of VMFS-5 partitions retain the characteristics of the partition of the data store VMFS-3 original, including the block size of the file, size of 64 K subblock, etc.. To take full advantage of all the benefits of VMFS-5, migrate virtual machines to a different data store (s), delete the existing one and re data store - create using VMFS-5".
  so ideally, I want to create a new data store instead of to upgrade and move my VM prod on this.

  What are the options that are available to me? Thank you.

  I wonder if it would make a big difference to save storage space?

  30 years ago I probably would have said it makes a difference, but today, it is probably more expensive (i.e. is not worth spending time) to create a new data store and migrate everything to a few KB.

  André

• Migrate to new hardware of 5.1 to 6.0

  Hi all

  I foresee a great migration in our VMware environment. I want to spend all the virtual machines in an environment 5.1 to 6.0 with new hardware environment.

  Details: existing environment: two hosts with ESXi 5.1, an iSCSI SAN, and a 5.1 on 2003 VM Server vCenter. New environment: two with 6 ESXi hosts and a new iSCSI SAN.

  I found this interesting thread: migration to the blow by blow of 5.5 to 6.0 by using new materials and fresh install. and from there, I thought the following might work:

  1. Create a new vCenter on one of the new hosts using Windows Server R2 2012
     Now, I should have a new vCenter to manage a single host.
  2. Remove a former host of the former vCenter and add it to the new vCenter.
     1. Move all the VMs from the old host to the new host and remove the old host after moving virtual machines.
     2. Repeat for the second former host.
  3. Add the new second host to vCenter.
     Now, I should have a new vCenter 6 with two ESXi 6 hosts running all my virtual machines, right?

  Question: What is the best way to move files VM from the old to the new San SAN?

  I think I have two possibilitys (correct me if I'm wrong):

  1. Use vStorage Motion to move VMs old host and storage for two new
     Question: should the new host access iSCSI also the old SAN or simply for the new San?
  2. Browser data store allows to move the files to the new data store
     Question: should the new host access iSCSI also the old SAN or simply for the new San?

  Which would be best? My virtual machines have an average size of 50 GB except a few Windows VMs with about 100 GB and my file with 1.2 to server.

  If you have any other ideas, I'm open to any suggestion.

  Concerning

  Chris

  Same storage must be accessible on both hosts make VM vMotion and once that virtual computers running on new host, storage vMotion to migrate virtual machines from old to new DS DS.

  You can also try VM host and storage migration toghter using the web client to move virtual machines from the old host and DS, but especially first option is preferable.

• Best way to move a virtual machine to new hardware

  I have a SBS 2011 VMS under ESXi 5.  The material is not enough and performance are slowed down.  I want to spend the SBS 2011 VMS to new hardware.  After install ESXi on the new hardware, which is the best way to move the virtual machine.  It's big enough, and it is a production server - I'm looking for fast and efficient.  What are the most common problems when moving from a virtual computer to new hardware?  Thank you!

  A virtual machine is encapsulated in a set of files, making it easy to carry; You can copy the files from the virtual machine using WinSCP or any other program to the destination host. Register the vmx on the new host and turn on the virtual machine. You may also look @ of Veeam FastSCP for this purpose. I have not had the chance to use it yet, but it's free and seems very popular with the community:

  http://www.Veeam.com/VMware-ESXi-FastSCP.html

• Displacement of vCenter Server to new hardware and start from scratch

  Hi all

  I want to configure a new server vCenter Server on new hardware and start from scratch instead of migrating from the old installation.

  Threre are currently only 5 ESXi hosts connected to this server vCenter Server, so it would not so much be working to the reconfiguration of the new facility.

  I wonder if there are other things that I have to take care of? How about iSCSI, network settings and so on?

  Thanks in advance,

  Andreas

  It is no big problem with a new server vCenter Server. Just follow the step to a new clean install.

  Existing hosts will be simple automatically deleted when you add to the existing VC they to the new cluster.

  Please keep in mind that the DNS entry are correct.

  If you have a HA, so I suggest to disable in the old cluster (it will be configured in a way to the new).

  If you have CVS you add hosts when are in maintenance mode.

  André

• Tecra 9000 - WLan and new hardware issue

  I have a 2nd hand Tecra 9000 that works all fine except the Wlan
  Also the new hardware wizard (perhaps related) keeps poping up.
  1. WLan Bluetooth.
  the computer labels proclaim inside the WiFi or Bluetooth.
  * There is a Wlan switch that illuminates an indicator
  * refresh list product Netowrk "(aucun réseau sans fil dans la gamme) PC is about 2 feet of wireless router that other PCs pick up fortunately"
  * fix the wireless, cannot complete does the stuff that ends with "to join the wireless network!
  View wireless networks still says "no available wireless network.

  Device Manager identifies Toshiba Wireless LAN mini PC card OK, but even if I put it on the same channel as the router it captures anything

  I'm a bit woried it can be off somewhere because I can't Fn + F8 to work. There simply nothing. Is there another way to access the installation that displays Fn + F8? Maybe his game to bluetooth or something?

  2, New Hardware Wizard. Manager device Idenifies "other devices" and under the present is SiW (yellow? and!)
  General ' not configured not reinstall the driver.
  Detail, said USB\VID_0930 & PID_0502\FB3A017A0300
  but updae windows can't find a driver.

  Any thoughts on one of these is welcome

  Hello

  Tecra 9000 was equipped with optional WLan and module BT.
  This means that not all units supports the feature WLan and BT.

  Anyway, if you found the WLan and BT label background o of the device you T9000 should support these two features.

  First of all, you must make sure that the WiFi network has been successfully activated. The material on the side of notebooks switch must be activated. The FN + F8 key combination switches between the BT and WLan. So if you want to use the WLan you have to use the FN + F8 key

  I put t know why the keys FN don t work on your T9000. Maybe some tools and drivers are missing. So, try to reinstall the drivers from the Toshiba page. You should find it in the ARCHIVES.

  I think the unknown device could designate the BT module and the driver missing BT.
  The BT driver here could be downloaded from this page:
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/Bluetooth/

• Cannot install new hardware (wireless mouse, ipod) on my Equium M50

  Hello

  I'm a newbie here, I m having problems with my Equium M50-192 don't know when the problem started, but I can not install new hardware have tried to install a wireless mouse and a new ipod, but it will not install the drivers for the latter.

  Any help will be appreciated.

  I don't really know what the problem is here, but it will be interesting to know what exactly happens when you connect a wireless mouse. Is there a HARD drive activity or even error message?

  Can you please check the Device Manager and hardware all listed there? Is this all is well?

• Satellite A60 found new hardware wizzard problems

  Hi, I am the owner of a Satellite a60 laptop I recently formatted my hard drive with windows xp because I have done what I have problems with the new found hardware wizzard.on, try to install the software for my i - pod and bt travel 1065 PC laptop wireless adapter that I get the text next message "new hardware wizzard." found it impossible to install this material the hardware was not installed because the wizard cannot find the necessary software"in this case, even when the cd is in the drive could you possibly tell me what could be the cause could there be a missing driver?

  Hello

  Unfortunately I didn t try to still configure the i - pod, but try to activate the option check the CD directly or check if maybe some setup.exe file is available on the CD and it must be installed before connecting external devices.

• Satellite L500-19F: where can I get new hardware components

  Hello, sorry for my English, I am from the Germany.

  My notebook Satellite L500-19 is defect.
  Next few days I'll be watching, that things are missing...

  I think that its first of all the motherboard.

  Now my question: where can I get new hardware components for my laptop?
  Where I have to 'click' on the Web from Toshiba site?

  Thanks for the help!

  Hello

  All parts can be ordered from an ASP from Toshiba (certified partner) in your country.

  You will find here all the FSA all over the world:

  * http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com-> Support downloads &-> find an authorized Service provider *.

  Welcome them

• Satellite P105-6064: Windows always searches for new hardware, reader of CARDS SD

  When I insert my SD CARD windows search for new hardware, it happened only with the SD CARD, when I use my CARD MMC is not the problem, I have the latest drivers on the site of toshiba and windows XP - SP2

  Hello

  It seems that the Satellite P105-S6064 PSPA0U supports a 5 - in1 bridge media adapter.
  This bridge media adapter supports the shared locations. This means that several types of cards can be used in this slot as a Secure Digital (SD card) card, memory stick, memory stick pro, Multi media (MMC) card and card xD picture card.

  Seems that after the use of different cards, the pilot must be refreshed and so windows search new device.

  In my opinion, there is nothing wrong, but it would be interesting to know if the same thing happens on OS installed since the Toshiba Recovery CD.

  By the way; The Sat 105 seems to be a mobile US and if you need drivers you must search on the Toshiba site we drivers compatible and taken in charge!

  Best regards

• Satellite L500-1XL - new hardware upgrades

  Hi all
  I have the Toshiba Satellite L500-1XL and recently bought a new 500 GB internal HD and the upgrade went well. However, the internal transfer speeds aren't that fast. He is often out on 18mps level. Why? Affects of that? Use of the RAM, the use of the disk, the free storage space? The HD came with the laptop was 5400 with 8 MB, but my new is 7200 RPM with 16 MB with 11 seconds of access time. If that should not be much faster?

  Also, how can we get the support of USB 3.0? Only through new hardware? I know it goes into Windows 8 as this means there could be a few Windows 7 supports or who is still dependent on material?

  What are the most effective upgrade options to make my laptop run faster? He was modest. When I got it, but now use it for any need so get. Thus, upgrading to HD 160 GB to 500 GB (5400-7200), but it's unique processor with only 2 GB of RAM. I noticed on the Toshiba page so it says on a 64 bit system with 4 GB of RAM, the chart may use up to 1 800 MB of RAM upgrade RAM (not expensive) and then the processor? Even a single dual core would do the job? No need for a costly i3 and perhaps not compatible with the motherboard.

  Thank you!

  Hey Buddy,

  And what was your old HDD? HARD disk speed depends on different factors. You copy a large number of small files and a large single file?
  It s also useful to defragment the HARD drive from time to time. This can improve the speed. Also keep the system clean and use a registry cleaner like CCleaner that cleans up your registry.

  USB3.0 is a different interface. This new operating system wouldn t help you because it s material new feature/upgrade.

  Other improvements regarding: CPU and graphics card is not supported as you can read here:
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/FAQ35006D000RR01.htm

  Your laptop has Intel GL40 chipset and the maximum RAM capacity is 4 GB. So you can install 2 GB DDR2-667 module in each memory location.

• How new hardware wizard to start, trying to attach my Nexus galaxie on the internet?

  New Hardware Wizard does not start automatically, when connecting phone nexus Galaxy for the attachment.

  Control Panel, add hardware.

• How can I move my existing WHS-2011 installation to new hardware?

  I have the OEM software that I used for the current installation and I was wondering if I could use the same software (and product key) to install on the new hardware.

  Hello Jrf_21,

  I suggest posting your question on the official Windows Home Server forums located here:
  http://social.Microsoft.com/forums/is/whs2011/

• AD migrate to new hardware?

  Hi, I do a search in AD in Windows 2008 std x 86 migration to new hardware that will run Windows 2008 R2 std x 64. In order to concentrate my research in the right way can you tell me if I have to use ADMT or should I focus my research on something else? The new server and AD names will be different.  Thank you.

  Please repost your application in the Windows Server Forum.  Thank you!