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• How to count the number of virtual machines on an ESXi server via command line

  I want to know the number of virtual machines running on ESXi. What is the command so that it...?

  "vim - cmd vmsvc/getallvms"

  This order list of the early running of the ESXi Server virtual machine, but I want the number (integer)

  Help, please...

  Thank you

  M@RK! V

  Hello

  You can use the PowerCLI command to get a VM number:

  SE connect-VIServer-Server "ESXi host or vCenter server.

  (Get-VM-location 'ESXi host') .count

  Elodie

• ESXi server (5.1) level access & manage by ROLE in centeral vCenter server (5.5) instead of diff-diff / Datacenter location

  I want to manage the server vCenter 5.5, with 7 data center and each data center with 2 * 5.1 Esxi servers and each server Esxi with amendments of VM, all data centers-> server Esxi in diff-diff place and managed in one main place, all Esxi datacenter servers / VM in a field.

  vCenter Server - worm 5.5

  Data Center 1

  ESXi Server1 - 5.1

  VM1-> vm10

  ESXi Server2 - 5.1

  VM1-> vm10

  Data Center 2

  ESXi Server3 - 5.1

  VM1-> vm10

  Server ESXi 4-5.1

  VM1-> vm10

  .

  .

  ..

  7 data center

  ESXi Serverx - 5.1

  VM1-> vm10

  ESXi - 5.1 servers

  VM1-> vm10

  I would like to give access to database role on all esxi servers

  (1) each location access and manage esxi servers / VMS than by its user admin - own data center / Esxi servers / VMs

  (2) is not access any other server Esxi / VM - no access to the other data centers / Esxi servers / VMs

  (3) a super user access and manage all the server vCenter / Esxi Server / VM

  Kindly give best solution , requirements to implement highest point of reference.

  Thanking you in advance.

  Anand

  (1) each location access & manage esxi servers / VMS than by its user admin - own data center / Esxi servers / VMs

  Select your data center to host & cluster inventory, go to the Manage tab, under you will find authorization tab, where you should add authorization with spread to children, by selecting the account user/group and appropriate role (create custom roles if necessary).

  (2) is not access any other server Esxi / VM - no access to the other data centers / Esxi servers / VMs

  Suppose that the user is given with permission only on Dataceter1 in your inventory, that account has no default on any other data centers, so when permissions that the user will be able to see these inventory items where he or she has permission.

  (3) a super user access and manage all the server vCenter / Esxi Server / VM

  Select your vCenter Server server in host & cluster inventory, go to the Manage tab, under you will find tab permission , then you must add the permission with spread to children, by selecting the account Super user/group and appropriate role.

• Nested inside the ESXi Server ESXi

  Nested run ESXi in ESXi server.

  I can't turn on the virtual machine for Vcenter, I get an error "this host does not support Intel VT - x. Here's my server BIOS settings.

  Is there a solution for this?

  
  

  See attached screenshot.

  
  

  My server is running an Intel Xeon processor E5540 Proliant DL380 G6 2 x Xeon Quad-Core 2.53 GHz

  
  

  Physical server Bios settings

  -Intel(r) Hyperthreading Options-> active

  -Intel(r) Turbo Boost Technology-> active

  -Intel VT - d-> active

  Your hardware supports nested ESXi.  Is that you checked the box next to "Hardware-assisted virtualization expose to the guest operating system" on the settings of the processor in the web client?

• All virtual machines to an ESXi Server ping

  Hi all

  For a project of mine, I need to create a script that asks for the ESXi server host name,

  and after that start ping all virtual machines that are on the ESXi server.

  I tried to do without success up to now.

  Help will be appreciated.

  Thank you!

  What follows is based on the fact that the VMware tools are installed.

  If they are not installed, you could adapt the script to try and ping displayname VM.

  $esxName = "MyEsx".

  Get-VMHost-name $esxName | Get - VM | %{

  $hostnamePresent = $_. Guest.HostName - don't $null

  {if ($hostnamePresent)}

  $pingable = test-Connection - ComputerName $_. Guest.HostName - count 1 - calm

  }

  else {}

  $pingable = $false

  }

  Select - InputObject $_ - the property name.

  @{N = "This Hostname"; E = {$hostnamePresent}},

  @{N = "responding"; E = {$pingable}}

  }

• How can I recover data from my ESXi server after getting a "Pink Screen of Death"?

  Hi all

  I blame myself for that. I got about 1 GB od space left on my ESXi server and used MDT to create images and ran out of space. Well... all of a sudden, I had a pink, although very nice screen, what was being done was ugly.

  I have ESXi hypervisor of 5.5 is installed with all my virtual machines. The screenshot leads me to believe that there is no space and that is why it error. Has anyone ever run into this situation? Are there any tools or techniques, I can try

  Thanks in advance!

  Phil

  

  The only thing left to try is the following: when the host is powered off, insert the disc, start the host, when you get a choice to start the latest version installed from a certain select ESXi installation (it should show on which drive it is installed), if not the last, once started, it should start the disc should be available without problem.

  As much as I can test and tested, this allways did the trick.

  If however it does not matter where, I think you have a disk failure (unavailable TPG, Pearl sectors, reformatted,...). It is not my expertise.

  GRTS

• How to generate the array Diagnostic Utility ADU for Esxi server

  How to run Diagnostic Utility ADU or HP Insight Diagnostics HP Insight Diagnostics table to collect the status tables and logs data FRO an Esxi Server

  How to generate the array Diagnostic Utility ADU for Esxi server

  Example:

  Download the package .vib here: http://vibsdepot.hp.com/hpq/feb2013/esxi-5x-vibs/hpacucli/hpacucli-9.40-12.0.vib

  and place it on a store of data seen by the host...

  Install it using the CLI:

  software esxcli vib install d vmfs/volumes //hpacucli-9.40-12.0.vib

  Now run it:

  ~ # cd/opt/hp/hpacucli/bin

  / opt/HP/hpacucli/bin # . / hpacucli

  HP Array Configuration Utility CLI 9.40.12.0

  Detection of controllers... Fact.

  Type 'help' for a list of supported commands.

  Type "exit" to close the console.

  => ctrl all diag file=/tmp/my_ADUreport.zip ris = on = on zip xml = on

  Generation of diagnostic report... done

  -Online output

  / opt/HP/hpacucli/bin #.

  my_ADUreport.zip in / tmp can now be downloaded from the host...

  It could be that useful...

  / Rubeck

• Cannot access ESXi server via network

  Hello world!

  We have a HP C7000 Encolosure with 4 BL460c Gen 8 blades in front size of it. Back size of the C7000, we have 2 SAN Switch, 2 switch HP BLc GbE2c layer 2/3 and 2 Onboard Administrator Module.

  Everything is working fine with IP addresses like this:

  OA active:

  IP address: 172.16.0.253

  STANBY OA:

  IP address: 172.16.0.254

  Server Blade BL460c Bay 1:

  The IP address of the ILO: 172.16.0.10

  Server Blade BL460c Bay 2:

  The ILO IP address: 172.16.0.11

  BL460c blade Bay 9:

  The ILO IP address: 172.16.0.19

  Server Blade BL460c Bay 10:

  The ILO IP address: 172.16.0.20

  We can ping pc that connected to the port of ILO on Onboard Administrator (OA) IP addresses above. (I can it call PC MANAGE?)

  Continue, we access OA via Web https://172.16.0.253 use of , then Console integrated to control 4 Server blades. We have mounted image ESXi 5.1 U1 and successfully installed on 4 servers blade.

  We manually config IP address on each ESXi Server (like this):

  BL460c Server Blade on Bay 1 as server ESXi 1:

  IP address: 10.0.0.11

  BL460c Server Blade on Bay 2 as server ESXi 2:

  IP address: 10.0.0.12

  BL460c Server Blade on Bay 9 as a server ESXi 9:

  IP address: 10.0.0.19

  BL460c Server Blade on 10 Bay as a server ESXi 10:

  IP address: 10.0.0.20

  Now we can ping server to another server ESXi ESXi 1. I mean 4 Blade Server can ping together.

  BUT:

  -We can not ping servers to blade PC of manage (that PC connect to the port of ILO on OSTEOARTHRITIS. In this scene, MANAGE PCs has the IP 172.16.0.100/16)

  -We unplug the network cable from the port of iLO, then connect it to the port number 24 on HP BLc GbE2c LY 2/3 switch, then address IP of the PC to MANAGE the 10.0.0.100/24 value. Always the same, can only access servers

  Can someone explain to me how to access this server (ping, http, etc...). Do we have to config switch HP BLc GbE2c LY 2/3? We read many many guide on the HP website, but they have not mentioned about routing or switch to configure

  Thanks in advance!

  It's my mistake!

  My servers have 2 connections FlexLOM. That a connection has been enabled for 'network management' in ESXi. I do not understand, then I activated 2 connections. That cause outside the network can not access them.

  I just disabled a single connection and everything works perfectly.

  I thank everyone!

• Update the Bios ESXi server

  I use 5.1 ESXi and I want to upgrade the BIOS on the server. I downloaded the dell BIN file and place it in a tmp folder in the ESXi server. How can I install this bin file in the server? Can what commands I use to do it?

  Thank you

  Benito

  You won't be able to go in ESXi. See http://communities.vmware.com/people/vmroyale/blog/2010/12/29/how-to-install-vendor-updates-on-server-hardware-running-esxi for a set of instructions, that you can use.

• Cheap construction and Simple Home ESXi Server to test

  I think building a desktop computer (you can call it home server) for VMware vSphere Hypervisor to test at home for educational purposes.  I am currently using a > 6 yr old Dell laptop which does not support VMware vSphere hypervisor.  I have no luck in my workplace to have hands on VMware.  Course VCP5 is expensive here in Malaysia, about 3 times salary for a fresh grad. If you have savings of 1/3, should be save to just sign up for the course of 9 months.  Also I would need to take leave of 5 days on the course, they have no weekend class.

  My plan is to set up for lab test (VCP5 test) and possibly configure 4 virtual machines.  What are the best way to build that ESXi server to test?

  Processor - AMD FX-6100

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16819103962

  Motherboard - ASRock 960GM/U3S3 FX [Micro-ATX]

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16813157323

  RAM - 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 240 - Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16820231606

  Adapter - Realtek 8111E (shipped with Mobo)

  HARD drive - WD Green WD10EZRX 1 TB IntelliPower (do not plan for any RAID installation)

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16822236070

  Box - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16811119068

  Power - COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus 500W or COOLER MASTER GX 450W RS450

  I have experince in the building of my own office back in the years of the pentium - pentium 4.  But I certainly have no experience in the construction of a system as complicated as, I am a total newbie to VMware.  I need your need help and tips to avoid buying machines bad for my setup.

  my budget would be RM3000, which is about USD1000. (Now I think I can get USD600 below after opt for AMD on Intel Core i7)

  Thank you

  * Some links that I found

  Hardware configuration

  http://wahlnetwork.com/2012/03/13/building-ESXi-5-whitebox-home-lab-servers/

  http://vdestination.com/2011/01/19/building-a-home-lab-101/

  Configuration (configure lab environment, do not apply to me)

  http://professionalvmware.com/2012/05/vSphere-5-autolab/

  http://www.simple-talk.com/sysadmin/virtualization/VMware-Lab-Setup---a-virtualized-lab-for-testing-HA-and-DRS/

  http://www.VMwarevideos.com/video-my-home-VMware-vSphere-lab

  You don't need a San to install ESXi, but if it's under consideration for the VCP that a SAN would be beneficial, as would a second host ESXi - in this way you will be able to test vMotion, DRS, HA-

• File VMDK to transfer to my ESXI Server

  Hi all

  I got a few images to the VMDK format and I want to transfer them to my ESXI server. I tried to use the converter tool. but it's not allowed because of the format.

  any help will be appreciated

  great to hear

  Here is a step by step, in case you need it, but I think that you have already deployed it

  http://sparrowangelstechnology.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-import-and-deploy-ova-or-OVF.html

• is it necessary to connect my ESXI Server

  Hello

  is it necessary to patch my catch up on ESXI?

  I have two server ESXi in my VCENTER. is it necessary to connect these two ESXi server each month something mineral?

  Both work fine until one year now...

  Well, it is recommended to keep the software up-to-date (security, bug fixes,...). However, it really depends on your needs and requirements. Personally, I usually check the release notes for critical issues that could affect me, in order to determine whether the patches should be applied immediately or if I wait until the next updates are released. I know people/companies who perform the same bits without problems because the environment has been installed (years)

  André

• Access NAS storage of ESXi Server using VMKernel Port?

  Hello

  I would like to know the best procedure to connect to the NAS storage of ESXi host 5. I am able to connect to the NAS storage according to the screenshots listed in the link below.

  http://www.tintri.com/blog/2011/11/connecting-vSphere-to-NFS-the-easy-way/

  But, I saw different configurations in the past where port dedicated VMkernel is assigned to NAS and all storage goes into network 10 G. I try to do the same and created a VMkernel for NAS port. But I don't think that traffic is going over there as it is not used at all.

  I gave the IP address of the ESXi server on the NAS box to get access. I couldn't give address IP VMkernel sideways NAS. How can I make use of this IP VMKernel dedicated NFS storage?

  I want to implement the best way to pass NAS 10 G network traffic. In addition, How can I test if storage traffic crosses VMkernel port?

  Suggestions needed.

  Virtualinfra is right that you must use a different subnet for NFS traffic. You masked the IP range, so I don't see what you use, but make sure that the vmkernel and storage using a single subnet, not the management subnet. If you get an error, your use of a subnet that goes out the default gateway of the management port, or that you are using the same subnet.

  I wrote a few articles on the use of NFS with vSphere: http://wahlnetwork.com/2012/04/19/nfs-on-vsphere-a-few-misconceptions/

  Also, make sure that the vmnic can route traffic on that subnet, as in the case of the use of VLANs.

• workstion 8 - cannot install 64-bit on the esxi Server vm

  I installed VMWARE WORKSTION 8.2 on my system after I installed Win7 64-bit.

  Then, I installed the server ESXI WORKSTION Version 5 469 512 on VMWARE WORKSTATION

  Now I'm running the server via VSPHERE CLIENT 5.

  Whenever I try to install a virtual system on the ESXI 64-bit version, it gives an error that the system is not supported and I can only use it for information.

  If I install the 64-bit version of virtual on my computer without problem systems, why I can not install on the ESXI SERVER ?

  Change the settings for the virtual machine for the VM ESXi.  On the processors tab, check the box next to 'Virtualiser VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/IVR.'  If your hardware supports this feature, you will be able to run embedded 64-bit clients.  For more information, see nested running VMs.

• updated images of VMware Server to use in ESXI server

  Hello

  I just have a lot of virtual machines that has been configured and used by vmware server 1. Now, I'll use ESXI server, when I downloaded the images to the esxi server and tried to run, I had a mistake in VMDK. Is it possible for me to change VMDK and use these old images or I need to reconstruct images from scracth. also, is there any availbale tool to update my old images to use ESXI?

  Thank you

  ESXi does not support the scattered disk format used by VMware Server by default. What you can do is to follow the recommendations of weinstein5and use VMware Converter or convert the hard file in a supported format (zeroedthick, eagerzeroedthick or thin) using the vmkfstools in ESXi command line tool.

  Assuming that the virtual disk has no snapshots, you can follow these steps in order to maintain the virtual disk file name.

  • create a 'old' subfolder in the folder of the VM on the ESXi host and move the hard files in this folder
  • Basic virtual machine folder run for example vmksftools old-i /hard-d thin vmname.vmdk
  • If the virtual machine lights without problem, you can remove the "old" subdirectory

  André

• I have 40 ESXi server and must be installed very quickly...

  We request the customer to install 40 ESXi server and need to be installed soon. Which is the best way and the documents of step by step?

  See also http://virtualkenneth.com/2010/07/21/setting-up-vsphere-esxi-4-1-scripted-installation/

  André