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• ESXi 5/VMWare vSphere 5 tool Mgmt Essentials

  I got the upgrade of the v5 FREE ESXi from VMWare vSphere Essentials 5 hypervisor.  I'm looking for what we call the 'vCenter Management Console", which I'm supposed to have access with me purchase vSphere Essentials 5, to manage multiple servers within a single console ESXi and also have a GUI based ESXi management tool for updates to update my v5 ESXi servers.

  With the naming conventions wonderfully confusing of all the different productions of VMWare, I can't find anything with that name.  The closest element I can find reference only ESXi v4 and when I try to download, I gives me a warning that I am not allowed to download.

  Could someone shed some light on this topic for me so I can clarify what I'm looking for?  Still, it comes to a VMWare vSphere 5 Essential Kit that I just bought.

  Thank you

  Dave

  Yes, you could use an Oracke VM or VM VMware running under VMplayer or in the essential of vSphere environment - or you can manage ESXi and the individual instances servers using the client installed on your workstation vSphere with them having to use vCenter -

  VCenter integration in an AD environment is not a requirement it just makes managing easier users/groups in a large environment - you can actually have the server part of a workgroup and use groups the and users on the access - default server administrators locala groups is given administrator access to the environment of vcenetr -.

  With regard to updating a ESXi host, you do not need VMware Update Manager, it can be done using the CLI - you can update with software esxcli 5.0 ESXi hosts vib commands discussed in vSphere upgrade documentation included in the documentation of vSphere set 5.0. You cannot run the command vihostupdate against a 5.0 ESXi host.

  If you are looking for to deploy individual hosts with likited resources that, I would suggest deploythe free version of ESXi - weak positive points cost disadvantages: you need to manage each host individually and will be capped on memory - which I believe is 32 GB

  With the essentials, it will be more expensive, but you know be able to manage several servers ESXi to a place more depending on your license, you will be able to take advantage of VMware HA allowsing your environment to recover from a failure of the host, VMware DRS, which will ensure the delivery of resources to VMS in times of conflict and can back up the virtual machine with them affecting the performance of the virtual machine or access

• How to get the free license for VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5?

  Please show me the link where I can get the free license for VMware vSphere key 5?

  Connect the link with the register username and password below.

  https://www.VMware.com/tryvmware/index.php?p=free-esxi5&LP=default

  Click on licenses and download tab... you will see the license key.

• esxi free upgrade to VMware vSphere Essentials Kit

  Hi we are a small company with a new 1 and 1 old server sent us this question for the Department sales of vmware but have had no response.

  We have two questions we hope that someone has had a few experiences with.

  Currently we use free on our new server esxi5 if we buy VMware vSphere Essentials Kit

  1. is it just a matter of the conclusion of the license in the free version of esxi to give it functionality increase so there is not need to reinstall things?

  2 if we have VMware vSphere Essentials Kit it would allow us to use tools such as quest vRanger pro or Acronis vmProtect for backup and replication connection.

  It would be much cheaper than the use of VMware vSphere Essentials Kit pro and seems to do the same job.

  Thank you

  Welcome to the community!

  Is it just a matter of the conclusion of the license in the free version of esxi to give it functionality increase so there is not need to reinstall things?

  Yes enter vSphere Essentials Kit License keys will unlock the applicable for this Kit features, re - install ESXi will be not be held

  If we have VMware vSphere Essentials Kit it would allow us to use tools such as quest vRanger pro or Acronis vmProtect for backup and replication connection.

  vSphere Essentials Kit inclused vStorage APIs for Data Protection so you should be good to use the third-party data protection software

• What are the free ESXi / 5.1 vsphere Hypervisor hardware required / restrictions?

  Situation: I'm going to update a few web servers where I am currently under the free version of ESXi/vSphere 4.0.  When 5.0 was released, I decided to not look at new versions of VMware because of the restriction of vRAM and either run an earlier version or something.  I came across a post that says 5.1 license was different and stopped by the page 5.1 and read this http://www.vmware.com/products/datacenter-virtualization/vsphere-hypervisor/requirements.html who actually reads differently.

  Questions: am I correct in my understanding of the restrictions for 5.1 are:

  1. 32 GB max RAM PHYSICS?  (It's a big change from 32GB vRAM).

  2. no limit on the number of CPUs or cores?  (This is a big change of physical processor 1 up to 6 cores max.)

  Thank you!
  

  PS: If the only real limitation is now 32 GB RAM virtual, VMware made a good shot.  I'm not the skin to VMware, so I think that physical 32 GB is perfect.  There is still only so much you can do in the 32 GB, but there is not the complexities of licensing.  The restriction of vRAM was impassable.  Server purchase is unnecessarily complicated by restrictions of socket and core.  This means that I could buy a standard speed core 8 or 10 cheaper XEON or use an older multiprocessor machine instead of an expensive high-frequency 6 core with hyperthreading.

  1. 32 GB max RAM PHYSICS?  (It's a big change from 32GB vRAM).

  Yes that's right FREE esxi supports maximum 32 GB physical RAM can only

  2. no limit on the number of CPUs or cores?  (This is a big change of physical processor 1 up to 6 cores max.)

  No Yes No limit on physical CPU or cores

• 4 ESXi and VMware vSphere CLI

  Hello

  I can't start a discussion in the community CLI to I write here.

  When I try to use the CLI tools to manage a few shots on an ESXi 4 Server I get strange errors.

  CMD: snapshotmanager.pl - Server XXX.XXX.XXX. XXX - XXXXXX - nom_snapshot Test vmname - create operation

  Result:

  Fault:

  SOAP fault:

  -

  ---

  Error string: error. RestrictedVersion.summary

  Lack of details: RestrictedVersionFault

  The operation using 'list' works very well but not create or delete.

  No idea why it does not work for a 4.0 host but is ideal for a 3.5?

  The reason why it worked for you on ESXi 3.5 is probably the version you were using was U2 or U3 where the VI API has an internal bug that allowed two full read/write access, which allows you to perform operations such as switching to a virtual computer or take a snapshot. Go ESXi 3.5u4 +, which includes 4.0 moving forward, the API VI is read-only. Before more details please look here: http://vmetc.com/2009/03/31/esxi-u4-ends-free-version-read-and-write-access-from-the-rcli/

  You still have a few options, either unlock the console SSH not supported to automate snapshots using vimsh vim - cmd wrapper, using the VI Client or use VMware VIX and vmrun which currently is not governed by the VI API, take a look here for more information: is not happy with lockdown 3.5u4 VI API/RCLI ESXi? Worry not, VMware VIX to the rescue... for now =)

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• Upgrade free ESXi 4 to vSphere

  Hi guys!

  My company wants to upgrade to vSphere essential ESXi 4 server. Do we not have to reinstall ESXi 4 our we can activate only the servers in the section "allowed"? I have another problem. Could we manage all servers with a single client vSphere after this update?

  And another question about Vmware data recovery. This feature as I see only available for the most part more. What is the GUI for ESXi backup system?

  Thank you for the answers!

  Kind regards

  Jeremy

  VCB can make backup of virtual machines running, but using VMware snapshots.

  And, if so, pre and post trigger scripts to run in the virtual machine.

  André

• VMWare ESXi 4 or VMware vSphere 4 Essentials Bundle

  Hi all

  We are size medium no criticism of business when it come to the

  servers and COMPUTER service. We currently hold 10 physical servers in the future

  will be placed on the virtual environment. We already have VMware ESXi 4 running that

  who currently hold 3 VMs.

  We bought the very powerful server that can accommodate more than

  15 virtual machines.

  Specification of the server:

  2 physical processors with 6 hearts

  16 GB memory

  2 TB internal hard drive

  4 * a gigabit network card

  I'm not sure I should install VMware ESXi or pay a

  version of VMware vSphere. The new server will be critical such as servers

  Exchange, BES, Finance server. We do not want to spend more than £1000

  License of VMware. VMware vSphere 4 Essentials Bundle responds to our

  requirements and the budget. I was watching VCB guide and it is perhaps useful

  but it took a lot of configuration, SAN/NAS and extra money (agents of)

  third party software to backup).

  We have SIN, and it is connected to the network switch. Yes, I did

  trying to backup to NAS (70 GB) and it took about 6 hours using FOSS Veem.

  Should I go for free version or VMware vSphere 4 Essentials

  Bundle?

  Thank you

  > What benefits will I have more other free version VCB then?

  Well well with VCB, you can make full backups of you vms, but you can also use with free ESXi as GHettoVCB free tools.

  Also, look here for more information.

  http://communities.VMware.com/docs/doc-11113

  MCP, VCP

• Update ESXi 4 to VSphere essential Trial

  I'm a bit confused here and would appreciate your help. I have two computers ESXi 4 all together upward (through the help I've been out here).

  My next step will be to upgrade one (or two) of these ESXi 4 on VSphere Essentials servers so I can try

  various strategies of backup on them. I have it in mind to use Veritas Backup Exec on one to save the methods virtual hard on the other.

  Where I'm confused, how I will spend one or two of these computers to the 60 day trial of VSphere Essentials.

  1. I am downloading the VMWare VSphere evaluation software. My understanding is that it was really not necessary

  because all I had to do was get a license key for VSphere Essentials, put it in through the VSphere Client and voila! -J' would have a

  VSphere Essentials server for 60 days. When the 60 days has increased, the server would automatically return to free ESXi.

  2. I don't really have to do another installation of the VSphere demo software I download on my ESXi servers, I do? If I did I think that would blow my existing virtual.

  How does this work? Where can I get the keys, that I need to update my 4 Essentials ESXi servers? Or always do 'demos' here

  Go directly to the full version of VSphere?

  Thank you for your continued support!

  Mike Gallery

  Moving between the levels of license is just a matter of changing the license. There is no necessary relocations. For the trial version it is possible to move between the free under the license and Enterprise Plus by selecting without license in the configuration tab. Once the 60 days have passed, however, you will not be able to use the features of Enterprise Plus only the free hypervisor.

• Free ESXi version limitation

  Where can I find a complete list of the ESXi version free limitations and characteristics?

  Have changed since version 5.x?

  Concerning

  Marius

  • Number of cores per physical processor: no limit
  • Number of physical CPUs for each host: no limit
  • Number of logical processors for each host: 480
  • Maximum vCPUs per virtual machine: 8 Maximum
  • No support of VMware.
  • No vStorage APIs available.

  Free virtualization with VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) | United States

• VMware vSphere 5.0 license

  Hi I have a problem:

  attempt to acquire a free license of VMware vSphere 5.0 license

  but you can only buy VMware vSphere 5.5 license

  try to put the license in my vmware 5.5 5.5 but does not accept

  someone help me?

  This is the link you posted earlier - Download VMware vSphere Hypervisor for free

  André

• Very quick question on the free ESXi license

  Sorry this post as I have a related thread opened yet, but:

  Free ESXi 4.1 vSphere license allows access to San fiber channel?

  I ask because I am frustrated by is denied access to something that worked, and the only change I see is that I entered the license key last week. I spread the material, there must be setup somewhere.

  Again, I am really sorry to post a new thread, but I need a quick answer, I need this system in place and running as soon as possible!

  See you soon,.

  Gargravarr

  Yes - all access to storage etc will work always - it is only 'Advanced' features that are limited.

• VMware vsphere essentials more and Dell MD3000i iSCSI - virtual disk not on preferred path

  Hello world

  I am trying to set up our new vmware vsphere essentials plus the facility. We have 2 x Dell R710 servers running vmware esx4 and have a md3000i SAN.

  Each server has a network cable to connect to a network SAN controller.

  vmserver1 a vmnic6 IP 192.168.130.110 the IP controller connection 0 192.168.130.101

  vmserver1 has IP 192.168.130.111 vmnic4 connection to controller 1 IP 192.168.130.102

  vmserver2 a vmnic 6 IP 192.168.131.110 the IP controller connection 0 192.168.131.101

  vmserver2 has IP 192.168.131.111 vmnic4 connection to controller 1 IP 192.168.131.102

  Whenever I start a virtual server it causes the dell md3000i start flashes orange, and management tool says disc not on favorite virtual path.

  After entering the tool configuration and affecting the path preferred, from the commencement to vmware, even with a single connected server it causes the error.

  I tried to configure vmware to use direct fixed and alternate paths.

  I did a quick search on Google and found these sites:

  http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/VMware ESX4.0andPowerVault MD3000i

  http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/storage/f/1216/t/19269507.aspx

  Strange configuration.

  Looks like you are using some cross cable?

  Each host must have 2 vSwitches, each with a port vmkernel on one of the two iSCSI network.

  Each host must reach all 4 of the MD3000i (test with the vmkping command) interface.

  See also:

  http://www.delltechcenter.com/page/VMware ESX4.0andPowerVault MD3000i

  André

• to get to license key expired eval of vsphere 4.0 hypervisor (ESXi free)

  I tried vmware website but am not having a bit of luck, maybe I'm just not up to looking in the right area or using the right terminology.

  My problem, I have a hypervisor host free 4.0, it's in trial mode, so I could test some backup vmware software (which I've never had to). I'm adding a couple more VM but it wont let me because the trial has expired. I just want to register or obtain a license key for the free version with 2 CPU physical for this host, but I can't figure out how to do this. Is it still possible? I can't get a free license for 4.0? I use this host as a temporary of the VM unloading while we have upgraded hard drives in another host. I could just wipe and start over, but the host has a couple VMs on it that I cloned the wire using vmware converter from another host. I don't want to move their return because it is a process of + 3 hours for each of them.

  Suggestions?

  You can register for a free http://www.vmware.com/go/get-free-esxi license key

  I'm not 100% sure, but I think the key is also good for 4.0.

  André

• VMWare vSphere 4 hypervisor ESXi 4.1 - can buy upgrade to 4.1 Patch 11 again?

  Hi guys

  I have a x 3650 M2 aging IBM server running the free version of vSphere 4 Hypervisor ESXi 4.1.0 260247.

  I'm looking to install esxi version 4.1 Patch11.

  I have a few questions:
  1. I am able to patch to version 4.1 Patch11 without having to re - build the host and re - import the virtual machine?

  2. I am able to buy the paid version of the Patch11 4.1 so I can get the support of VMware? If so where can I buy it.

  3. Alternatively if I can't buy Patch11 4.1 can I buy VMware vSphere Essentials Kit 5.5 version and update without having to re - build the host and re - import the virtual machine on top of the 4.1? My server is about 4 years, I am worried if she composed with 5.5?

  Kind regards

  Aaron

  1. I am able to patch to version 4.1 Patch11 without having to re - build the host and re - import the virtual machine?

  Yes, but a backup is always recommended.

  2. I am able to buy the paid version of the Patch11 4.1 so I can get the support of VMware? If so where can I buy it.

  You can download it for free here: https://www.vmware.com/patchmgr/findPatch.portal

  3. Alternatively if I can't buy Patch11 4.1 can I buy VMware vSphere Essentials Kit 5.5 version and update without having to re - build the host and re - import the virtual machine on top of the 4.1? My server is about 4 years, I am worried if she composed with 5.5?

  According to VMware HCL, your x 3650 M2 IBM server is compatible with the latest version of ESXi:

  

  For procedures about how patch your host, check out this link: fastest way to patch an ESX/ESXi using the command line. VMware vSphere Blog - VMware Blogs