The upgrade to vSphere + SQL Express to SQL 2005 + new vCenter Server

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• The upgrade of Microsoft SQL SERVER 2005 Express

  I think I know the answer to that, but I need to confirm.  I have an environment vSphere 4.1 and am planning on the upgrade to vSphere 5.  When I installed vsphere 4.1, I used the Microsoft SQL SERVER 2005 Express database because I didn't have a license and my environment is low.  The question I have is that if I upgrade to vSphere 5 that comes with Microsoft SQl 2008 express edition installation will improve my SQL 2005 Express?

  Thanks for your help.

  SB

  I don't believe it - I believe that you use on the vcenter data migration tool to move data from sql 2005 to sql exp 2008 exp - there steps http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-50-upgrade-guide.pdf

• The upgrade to vSphere clean install of P2Ving old Vcenter

  I searched the Forum, and I have not found any discussion on this topic... again.

  I'm not so sure that this discussion should be in this forum or a forum for Vmware converter... But I would like to put these questions to you in any case.

  Scenario:

  We're on ESX 3.5u3 now, with 22 guests and 1 server (physical) vCenter. We have chosen the Installer Clean way for infrastructure. As well as create the new vCenter as a virtual machine on a stand-alone host ESXi 4 server.

  Because we are running out of material, we will follow this course of action.

  1 P2V current vCenter Server on a virtual machine, so that we can still vCenter features during the upgrade/rebuild process

  2 rebuild the old Server vCenter as a host ESXi 4.

  3. building the new vCenter Server 4 as a virtual machine with Win2k8R2 etc etc and create a new database as well

  4. then rebuild each of our ESX 3.5u3 hosts 2 both as 4u1 ESX or any update is the most recent.

  5. once all hosts are reconstructed as ESX 4 we will then turn off the old server vCenter 2.5 VM and reactors as well as the old database.

  5. then, of course, we will convert VM material on each guest one by one.

  That's what I understand as a fairly straightforward environmental own reconstruction.

  The questions I have are pretty simple, but I want to get as much input as possible:

  1 will be the Server P2V process freak out vCenter vCenter when we reboot as a virtual machine?

  2. can I use Vmware on the server vCenter converter to convert to a virtual machine and is not a problem when restarting a virtual machine?

  Your comments are much appreciated.

  Thank you

  Yes... just point vconverter of an ESX Server, provide the root password /, choose data store and go.

• PowerCLI Script to migrate virtual machines with the same network Source for the new vCenter Server.

  Hi all

  I checked a few posts on the migration to the new vCenter Server virtual machine. But I'm not very good with Powercli and need some help here.

  We have a new vCenter server where we migrate virtual machines from one source vCenter server. Here are two things that I don't know how to connect together to make sure that bwfore we turn on the virtual machine to the virtual machine is connected to its source network.

  Part 1 - this script works well but do not get any network on the vCenter destination.

  cluster = Get-Cluster "clusterA.

  $inventory = get-Cluster $cluster | Get - VM | Add-Member - MemberType ScriptProperty-name "VMXPath" - value {$this.extensiondata.config.files.vmpathname}-Passthru-Force | Select-Object Name ResourcePool, folder, VMXPath |

  $inventory | Export-Csv c:\file.csv

  $inventory = import-csv c:\file.csv

  $cluster = get-group 'b '.

  {foreach ($vm to $inventory)

  $ESXHost = get-Cluster $cluster | Get-VMHost | Select - 1 first

  New-VM - VMFilePath $vm. VMXPath - VMHost $ESXHost - location $vm. Folder - ResourcePool (Get-Cluster $cluster |) Get-ResourcePool $vm. ResourcePool)

  }

  Part 2 - I want to preserve the Portgroup macaddress and the Ip of the virtual computers and connect them to the new vCenter. How can I do this with the script below. Or how can I combine them together?

  $vm_list = get-Cluster-name "clustera | Get - VM test * | Name sort

  $information = {foreach ($vm to $vm_list)

  $network_adapter_information = get-NetworkAdapter - VM $vm

  $vm | Select Name,PowerState,ResourcePool,@{N="Path; E=       {$_. ExtensionData.Summary.Config.VmPathName}},@{N="NetworkAdapter '; E = {[string]: join (":", ($network_adapter_information |))} %{$_. {{(Nom + "," + _.NetworkName $}))}}, @{N = "MacAddress"; E = {[string]: join (",", ($network_adapter_information | % {$_.}))} MacAddress}))}}

  }

  Step 2

  # Unsubscribe virtual machines

  Remove-VM - VM $vm_list-RunAsync Verbose - confirm: $false

  Step 3

  $cluster = get-group 'b '.

  {foreach ($vm to $inventory)

  $ESXHost = get-Cluster $cluster | Get-VMHost | Select - 1 first

  New-VM - VMFilePath $vm. VMXPath - VMHost $ESXHost - location $vm. Folder - ResourcePool (Get-Cluster $cluster |) Get-ResourcePool $vm. ResourcePool)

  }

  # Save virtual machines

  foreach ($info in $information)

  {

  $vmxpath = $info. Path

  $resource_pool = $info. ResourcePool.Name

  New-VM - ResourcePool (ResourcePool-Get-name $resource_pool) VMFilePath - $vmxpath - RunAsync-Verbose | Out-Null

  }

  Step 4

  # Put the network cards

  foreach ($info in $inventory)

  {

  foreach ($network_information in ($info.NetworkAdapter - split ":"))))

  {

  $virtual_machine = $info | %{$_. Name}

  $network_adapter = ($network_information-split ",") [0]

  $network_vlan = ($network_information-split ",") [1]

  Get-VM-name $virtual_machine | Get-NetworkAdapter-name $network_adapter | Together-NetworkAdapter - NetworkName $network_vlan-Verbose-RunAsync-confirm: $false | Out-Null

  }

  }

  # Start the virtual machines

  foreach ($vm to $vm_list)

  {

  Start-VM - VM $vm. Name-RunAsync Verbose - confirm: $false | Out-Null}

  }

  Thanks in advance for any help.

  Hi all

  I made some changes to the script and it worked for me. We have added a host on the destination with all exchanges and storage mapped vCenter.

  $vm_list = get-Cluster-name 'Site B - b | Get - VM | Name sort

  $information = {foreach ($vm to $vm_list)

  $network_adapter_information = get-NetworkAdapter - VM $vm

  $vm | Select Name,PowerState,ResourcePool,@{N="Path; E=       {$_. ExtensionData.Summary.Config.VmPathName}},@{N="NetworkAdapter '; E = {[string]: join (":", ($network_adapter_information |))} %{$_. {{(Nom + "," + _.NetworkName $}))}}, @{N = "MacAddress"; E = {[string]: join (",", ($network_adapter_information | % {$_.}))} MacAddress}))}}

  }

  # Unsubscribe virtual machines

  Remove-VM - VM $vm_list-Verbose - confirm: $false

  $cluster = get-Cluster "Site A - clustera.

  {foreach ($vm to $information)

  $ESXHost = get-Cluster $cluster | Get-VMHost | Select - 1 first

  New-VM - VMFilePath $vm.path - VMHost $ESXHost - location $vm. Folder - ResourcePool (Get-Cluster $cluster |) Get-ResourcePool $vm. ResourcePool)

  }

  # Save virtual machines

  foreach ($info in $information)

  {

  $vmxpath = $info. Path

  $resource_pool = $info. ResourcePool

  New-VM - ResourcePool (ResourcePool-Get-name "test1") VMFilePath - $vmxpath - RunAsync-Verbose | Out-Null

  }

  # Put the network cards

  .

  foreach ($info in $information)

  {

  foreach ($network_information in ($info.NetworkAdapter - split ":"))))

  {

  $virtual_machine = $info | %{$_. Name}

  $network_adapter = ($network_information-split ",") [0]

  $network_vlan = ($network_information-split ",") [1]

  Get-VM-name $virtual_machine | Get-NetworkAdapter-name $network_adapter | Together-NetworkAdapter - NetworkName $network_vlan-Verbose - confirm: $false | Out-Null

  }

  }

  # Start the virtual machines

  foreach ($vm to $vm_list)

  {

  Start-VM - VM $vm. Name-RunAsync Verbose - confirm: $false | Out-Null

  }

  Hope this will help many of you.

• A suspended snapshot could not be created for the virtual machine (DC) ha-data center (DC) \vm\VMware vCenter Server Appliance.

  Hello gentlemen,

  I can not only save this virtual machine with Backup Exec 2014 for a long time.

  They are there was no snapshot in snapshot Manager.

  Could you help me?

  A suspended snapshot could not be created for the virtual machine (DC) ha-data center (DC) \vm\VMware vCenter Server Appliance.

  V-79-57344-38260 - failed to create a snapshot of the virtual machine. The virtual machine is no longer exist, or may be too busy to pause to take the snap.

  A suspended snapshot could not be created for the virtual machine (DC) ha-data center (DC) \vm\FRPA111PRIM01.

  V-79-57344-38299-\vm\FRPA111PRIM01 ha-data center (DC) VMVCB::\\192.168.204.42\VCGuestVm\ (DC). To try to take a snapshot of a virtual machine failed because it could not be suspended in a file system.

  Hello

  I found the solution.

  I disabled the JOB BE general relativity.

  and the host where the virtual machine belong was not the right time. No Ntp server has been configured.

  I did and now there works.

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• The upgrade to vsphere 4 essentials for vsphere 4.1 essentials more with 2 servers?

  I currently have a Dell 2950 III with processors x 5460 double hearts running vsphere 4 essentials and I am looking at upgrading on two servers with vsphere 4 essentials more with vmotion. How do I know if I can continue to use my existing 2950 and add a Dell R610 with two hexagonal x 5680 core processors? I want to be able to run most of my guests on the new R610 but power move them back to the 2950 (which could be changed during the upgrade) and if necessary R610.

  Thank you.

  The only concern, you'll need to know is the processors for R710, R610, and PE 2950. You must ensure that enhanced Vmotion is supported for these inorder to three servers for vmotion (live migration) seamlessly.

  I know R610 and R710 works, but I'm not sure what that generate a PE2950 you are referring. You can see the matrix here. http://KB.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalID=1003212 an another prereq is that all of these VMs must be in the shared storage and the shared storage is presented to all these 3 hosts.

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• checks before the upgrade to vSphere

  Hi all

  my whish is upgraded to esx 3.5 hosts I already to vSphere.

  I checked HCL and it seemed to be possible, but, not being only not sure about x 64 CPU tried to build 1 x 64-bit OS on each host and I received a message that it was not possible.

  So I guess I can't upgrade to vSphere.

  Am I wrong? or I can do other than buying other servers...

  I am running DL380 G5 and DELL poweredge 6850

  THX in advance,

  Daniele

  Daniele,

  It looks like there DELL shipped this server with several different processors.

  The only supported are those listed in the VMware HCL for DELL PowerEdge 6850

  It goes the same for HP DL380 G5

  André

• ESX 3.5 licenses during the upgrade to vSphere

  Hello all I hope someone can help me with a question of license.

  Is there a way I can tell when my host ESX 3.5 license expires without a license server?

  Can I take one of my vCenter 4.0 licenses and create the ESX 3.5 license file?

  Or do I have to rebuild a license server to connect my ESX 3.5 hosts to? Is this really a machine virtual?

  If it's important, I hope that all of my hosts built on ESXi 4.0 before the end of July.

  Thanks for the help,

  You have a period of 14 days in which to run without a license server.  After 14 days (power on VMs) features become unavailable.  My recommendations:

  1. determine what day the license server was decommissioned.

  2 see/var/log/vmkernel, logs files on the ESX servers to identify the first message about available license server.

  3 project 14 days from the date of license server is deleted.

  If you decide to try to beat the clock, doing nothing.  If you decide to license flex server backup steps below:

  4 Alter the DNS name of the license server (ESX 3.5 servers point to licenses) to your new Server 4.0 vCenter.

  5. install the flex on your server vCenter 4.0 License Manager.

  6. make sure that ESX 3.5 servers are now allowed.

  7. remove the flex License Manager when the ESX 3.5 servers have disappeared.

• The upgrade from 5.0 to 5.5 2nd update vCenter

  I need to update my vSenter v. 5.0 to VMware vCenter Server 5.5 Update 2.

  The vCenter is a virtual machine running Windows Server 2008 R2 and SQL Server 10.50.1600.

  The virtual machine is not a member of Active Directory.

  • What should I consider before performing the update?
  • Where can I find detailed documentation on the upgrade process and a list of questions that I have to answer?
  • During the update the ESXi hosts will be light as well as the VM guest.
  • Should I try to power VMs off as much as I can?
  • I need to do anything on the side SQL?
  • Should I take a snapshot and/or make a (Veeam) backup the vCenter VM in the case where something goes wrong with the update?
  • Given a problem occurs during the update, can I just go back to the snapshot?
  • Is there anything else I can do to ensure a successful update?

  Concerning

  Marius

  • What should I consider before performing the update?
    • https://pubs.VMware.com/vSphere-55/topic/com.VMware.ICbase/PDF/vSphere-ESXi-vCenter-Server-55-upgrade-guide.PDF
  • Where can I find detailed documentation on the upgrade process and a list of questions that I have to answer?
    • https://pubs.VMware.com/vSphere-55/topic/com.VMware.ICbase/PDF/vSphere-ESXi-vCenter-Server-55-upgrade-guide.PDF
  • During the update the ESXi hosts will be light as well as the VM guest.
    • Yes, vCenter upgrade will not affect ESXi or VM
  • Should I try to power VMs off as much as I can?
    • Not required
  • I need to do anything on the side SQL?
    • Make sure that you have a FULL backup. Rest will take care of vCenter 5.5 installation
  • Should I take a snapshot and/or make a (Veeam) backup the vCenter VM in the case where something goes wrong with the update?
    • It is recommended to have snapshot
  • Given a problem occurs during the update, can I just go back to the snapshot?
    • Yes, you can
  • Is there anything else I can do to ensure a successful update?
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• Upgrade to vSphere client 5.1 U1 but using vCenter/ESXi 5.1 (not U1)

  So I saw this recommendation from VMware:

  -----------

  The sequence for vSphere 5.1 update update 1 and their compatible VMware product (2037630)

  If you are using vSphere Client in your environment, it is recommended that you upgrade the vSphere Client to version 5.1 update 1.

  -----------

  
  

  My ESXi servers are still 5.1 (build 799733, some to the build 1021289), and my vCenter Server 5.1.0 build 947673. I should be able to install this patch for the client vSphere on my workstation without problem. It is recommended that VMware, right? That the client must be upgraded, regardless of the version of the host?

  
  

  (I still don't think that the web client (again), so I want to continue to use the vSphere client, if and when I can)

  
  

  Thank you

  
  

  the client is backward compatible, you should be fine

• How do we install the upgrade of Adobe CS5 web premium on a new computer

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  I have all my registered products

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• 5.1 ESXi host rest disconnected when it is connected to the new vCenter Server 6

  Hello

  I created a new version of vCenter Server 6.

  I have e vCenter Server 5.1 connect my 5.1 hosts.

  I want to connect hosts to the new vCenter and then upgrade to ESXi 6 guests.

  I disconnect hosts on the old vCenter.

  The I connect hosts to the new vCenter, and it happens with all the vm´s, etc..

  But it is disconnected.

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  If anyone has experienced this?

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  Thomas

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• Displacement of the new vCenter Server (running on vDS) ESX hosts?

  Hi guys... as the title suggests... someone can guide me with how best to move the ESXi hosts on vDS linking a vCenter again vCenter?

  In addition, outside of losing performance stats, what are the other things I need to keep in mind?

  Thanks in advance.

  See you soon,.

  K

  Do you have a chance to see this KB

  VMware KB: Spend an ESX/ESXi host with vDS to a vCenter Server to another

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• I can't change the Embedded gateway PL/SQL to Oracle HTTP Server/Apache?

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  Can I change an installation 10.2.0 for Oracle Application Express 3.2.1.00.10 running away from the Embedded PL/SQL gateway on the Oracle Apache HTTP Server? I'd like to be as transparent as possible to avoid a failure if I can. What I have to reinstall everything and simply import a backup or is there a way to switch between http servers? I couldn't find anything on "switching" in the user's guide, so I was hoping that one of you may successfully tried this.
  
  Thanks a lot for your help!
  m.

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