Unistalling ESXi & install ESX, what of my virtual machines?

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• How to install vmware tools in a virtual machine running in the drive on an Ubuntu host?

  I have a host of Ubuntu (Ubuntu LTS 14.04.2)

  I have a virtual of Fedora (4.0.4 - 301.fc22.x86_64) and I would like to install vmware tools in the virtual machine.

  When I select the player VirtualMachine-> reinstall VMware Tools...

  I get a prompt in a box on the screen.  It is said:

  The following software are available for download:

  VMware Tools for Linux version 9.9.3

  What do you do?

  X Cancel |  Download and install

  Of course I choose to download and install (kind of silly question - why I want to cancel?)

  So instead of download the tools I want to install, it says:

  Your permission is required to install an update to VMware.

  Please enter the root password to move forward.

  Password: __________

  not serious.  Now, he's looking for what root password?  The virtual machine or the host?

  I have try the virtual machine and it works-not "incorrect password... try again."

  ... well Ubuntu is not a root user.  So, I try the password for the user with root privileges

  "incorrect password... try again."

  Then, he does not.

  Not very satisfying.

  The instructions that I found in my research right you will say to take the step to obtain the Tools package then (well, nothing of the rest of it is important if the tools are not available to me).

  Suggestions?  Advice?

  The required password is for the host.

  A workaround of functions is "sudo su -" of ubuntu host, then start vmplayer from the root prompt.  You must browse the virtual machine since the user doesn't have a history of openness yet... but then there is no prompt asking for a password when you try to download the tools.

• What is the virtual machine backdoor?

  I fell on what we call a back door virtual machine by reading the following blog post: http://virtualfoundry.blogspot.com/2009/04/protect-console-virtual-firewall.html

  He says the following:

  While you're there, go ahead and disable the virtual computer is backdoor by adding this directive:

  monitor_control.restrict_backdoor = 'true '.

  What is this backdoor? Should I add this command to all my virtual machines?

  Thank you

  The backdoor is a channel of communication between the client and the hypervisor.  It allows guests to enjoy the hypercalls on the hypervisor.   Despite the scary name, it is not a security issue in and of itself, although there is always the possibility a hypercall implementations allows a kind of safety operating.  The backdoor of VMware is implemented as an operation of e/s to a specific port address.  The games instructions VT - x and AMD - V also provides a hypercall mechanism, but we still use the inheritance mechanism, because it is supported by all of our hypervisors, regardless of the underlying implementation.

  The 'monitor_control.restrict_backdoor' configuration option does not disable the door entirely.  As its name suggests, it restricts the use of the backdoor.  In particular, they only allow the guest to use the backdoor when the IOPL prompt > = his CPL.  In general, this means that the client must be running code monitoring, such as the core OS guest, clocked at CPL 0.  (There are some notable exceptions, such as Linux X server, which takes place in CPL 3 with 3 IOPL.)

  When you run a nested VMs, the backdoor should be limited in the external virtual machine if you want to be able to make the inner virtual machine to the hypervisor inner hypercalls.  Otherwise, hypercalls made the inner virtual machine will be provided by the external hypervisor.  If you don't care to install VMware Tools in the virtual machine internal, you don't have to restrict the backdoor into the external virtual machine.

• I installed windows 2000 on a virtual machine on a different computer than windows xp.

  I installed Windows 2000 on a virtual machine to another Windows XP computer. I'm under the it on my new computer with Windows xp. I get the icon in the bar lower right spots showing an internet connection but no Internet Explorer or Firefox will have access to the internet? In the Device Manager on Windows 2000, it shows a map network intel but on the computer Windows Xp host computer and in the "settings" on the Windows 2000 installation it shows my Realtek card. Is the adapter intel a virtual card? I tried to uninstall the Intel card and then install the Realtek but Windows 2000 installation does not see the Realtek card. On a restart, the Intel card is reinstalled.
  Am I a fight lost because I did the first Windows 2000 install on another computer in Windows XP?

  Hi MrRobHill1965,

  Given that the problem is related to the virtual machine, I suggest that you post your question on the forums of Virtual PC listed below.

  Windows Virtual PC and XP Mode Forum

• What is a virtual machine built on Workstation 6.5 on Workstation 6.0?

  What's a virtual machine built on VMWare Workstation 6.5 work on VMWare Workstation 6.0?  Must I first uninstall VMWare tools?  Thank you.

  Yes, it will run.

  AWo

  VCP 3 & 4

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• "this host is not no matter what networks of virtual machine, or you don't have the permission to access ' ESXi V4

  I'm sure I'll be stupid on this one, but what does do to ensure that networks of virtual machine?  I get this message when I look at network/properties of a VM adapter 1.

  When the virtual computer runs, my network card think the cable is disconnected.

  I went to the host properties and of course there is a 'Virtual Machine port group"and a"VMKernel Port", both connected to my physical card.

  I don't see anything obvious on the network are disabled or anything like that.

  Please give me a hint?  Virtual machines to run it, but without any network connectivity.

  Thank you

  Joe

  I had this on the virtual machines that I moved from VMware Server 2.0. I found that there is no entry for the "ethernet0.networkName" in the .vmx files Server 2 (and probably Workstation) do not seem to care and connect ethernet0 to the first configured network. ESXi 4 all confused. So for me, the solution was to add

  ethernet0.networkName = 'Hand Lan'

  for each file .vmx before adding them for ESX. If you have already added the machine, you will need to remove it before you edit the .vmx file.

• Is it possible to install ESX 3.5 in a Machine virtual VMWare 6.5.1?

  Hello

  I created an Image VMWare 6.5.1 and trying to install ESX 3.5 for testing purposes.

  However, after that ESX charge and I accept the EULA to start the installation, the installation fails.

  The error I get is attached.

  Is it possible to have the ESX installed on a VMWare image?

  Please advice.

  Rgds,

  Shirad

  Yes, it is possible. Take a look at http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-9000

  Regarding your problem - create a SCSI drive with controller LSI, not IDE.

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  MCSA, MCTS, VCP, VMware vExpert 2009

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• ESX host has a virtual machine that must be behind a physical firewall

  We have several hosts of ESXi.  Some are standard ver3.5, while others are standard ver4.1.  All guests of stand alone.

  A host ESX ver3.5 has 6 virtual computers assigned to the network port of the single on a vSwitch stand-alone virtual computer group.   This switch has 3 uplinks.

  One of the virtual machines must place the physical while the rest remains in front of the firewall as well as the ESX host firewall.   I am told that this can be done by assigning one of of the uplinks to a subnet that is behind the firewall.  And this is the best way to manage it.   My question is: is it possible?   My experience limited with physical firewall and what knowledge I have of VI3, we would need to create a separate vSwitch to do this and assign the VM to these switches... and that's if the uplink can be assigned to a physical switch that connects to another switch behind the firewall (I think).

  Something doesn't seem quite in here... I'm not sure it will work.

  Sounds good to me. If it is a separate physical switch to connect, then you will need an additional vSwitch. If it's just a separate VLAN you could - depending on your current configuration (VST) - just create a new port with the appropriate VLAN ID configured Group.

  André

• ESXi embedded, cannot start the new virtual machine

  We have installed just a Dell PowerEdge 2950 with ESXi embedded.  That part went well.  I am able to connect through the client.  I can create a new virtual machine.  That's where I met problems.  No matter what I tried the machine does not start.  I ' v tried the host device as CDROM, the device as CDROM, and even customer created ISO W2003 CD and downloaded.  I can't understand why he won't start.   Whenever he tried to boot from the network or when he fails he just says "operating system not found" and stays like that.  I started in the bios of the virtual machine and made sure the startup options are correct, etc.  I'm lost.

  I read this forum for like a day and while I see some who have had similar problems, I have not seen this precise question or a question with an answer that applies to my question.  It could be the pre holiday drink

  I hope someone can advise.

  Thank you

  Take a look at this post and try the instructions to boot from an ISO on the side of client - http://communities.vmware.com/message/1106573#1106573.

• ESXi 5.1 cannot start a virtual machine with Admission check has no memory error

  I see that there were a number of people who have this error and adjusting the reserve memory for the VIM under resources system has solved this problem, but not for me. My booking in the VIM process setting is '0'. Vital signs:

  Reference Dell T110 II server

  4 GB OF RAM

  Intel Xeon processor E31220 @ 3.10 GHz

  4 cores of the processor

  Hard drive 500 GB

  ESXi version 5.1

  A Linux VM with 4 GB RAM allocation, 2 cores of CPU and 45 GB of storage.

  Error I get on a attempted to start:

  Has no power on the virtual machine.

  Could not power on VM: check for Admission has no resource memory see the management of VMware ESX Resource Guide for management information settings.

  Group vm.4757: invalid memory for VM vmm0:Mitel_Applications_Suite allocation settings. (min: 524288, max:-1, minLimit:-1 actions:-4, units: pages)

  Group vm.4757: can not admint VM: admission of memory has failed. booking request: 536579 pages

  I changed the memory to the VM all the way up to 1 GB, no change.

  I played a bit with the allocation of memory VIM, no change.

  A fact interesting is that the Allocation of resources for the tab host watch memory @ 1747MB capacity, capacity reserved @ 0MB and available @ 1747MB capacity, but I have 4 GB of RAM and the vSphere Client shows it under the Configuration tab.

  Take a look at this blog post: http://www.vmwarearena.com/2012/07/failed-to-power-on-vm-admission-check.html

• Impossible to install windows server 2008 on virtual machine

  Hello

  I installed vmware 9 without any problems, but when I create a virtual machine and I want to install windows server 2008 on it, I see this error:

  This virtual machine is configured for 64-bit operating systems. However, the 64-bit mode is not possible.
  This host supports Intel VT - x, but Intel VT - x is disabled.
  Intel VT - x can be disabled if it has been disabled in the BIOS/firmware settings or host was not powered by bicycle since changing this setting.
  (1) check that the settings BIOS/firmware activate Intel VT - x and disable "trust execution."
  2 turn on the host if either of these BIOS/firmware settings have been changed.
  (3) turn on the host if you have not done since the installation of VMware Workstation.
  (4) update of the BIOS/firmware from the host to the latest version.
  For more information, see http://VMware.com/info?id=152 .

  What can I do?

  my laptop is vpccw27fx of sony and its configuration is

  Processor: inter (R) Core i5 M520 @2 cpu. 40 GHz 2.40 GHz

  RAM: 4G

  OS: Win7 64-bit

  I mention that the host BIOS/firmware is up to date, but I don't know how to check intel vt - x which is disable or enable. !

  Hello

  Restart your laptop and try to get into the BIOS, look for virtualization or VT - x and allow it

• How to install the OS on a Virtual Machine created previously?

  I installed VMware Player and created a virtual machine by using the option 'I'll install the operating system later'. Now when I start VMware Player and 'Play' of my virtual machine, it gives the error "Operating system not found" and I can't find a way to install the operating system. What Miss me?

  See http://communities.vmware.com/thread/333533?tstart=0

• ESX ESX and 64-bit virtual machines

  Hello

  For a specific need, I virtualize ESX in ESX. It's something that I did before without a problem.

  Today, I need to run a VM for 64 bit inside the virtual ESX (which runs on a physical ESX that you understood).

  When I start the 64-bit VM, I get the following message:

  Host CPU is not compatible with the virtual machine requires at level 0 x 80000001 CPUID register "edx".

  * Longmode; required when a virtual machine is configured for 64-bit guest OS
  For systems with Intel processors, which allows to VT in the BIOS is required to support longmode.

  Does anyone know how to enable VT on the VM to ESX from ESX VM BIOS is really basic, I can't find any option?

  Thank you

  Nested ESX/ESXi hosts cannot run 32-bit VM... It is one of the limits very known execution of a nested host. Basically, the physical host is passing information to the virtual host that cannot transmit it (again) to the virtual machine running inside the nested host. You can send the info so far.

• Is it possible to install Vmware converter in a virtual machine?

  Hello

  I would like to know if its possible to install VMware converter in one machine virtual host Xen (WinXP)? We must find a way to convert a Xen virtual machine and import it into an ESX environment. So my first plan was to mount a hard drive of the virtual machine Xen host and install VMware converter.

  Unless there is an easier way to do it.

  Appreciate any feedback...

  Thank you.

  Hi Jakepp,

  You can use VMware Converter to transform your XEN VM for VMware. You can take a look at the following kb to confirm:

  • http://KB.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalID=1005298

  Good luck.

  Concerning

  Franck

• ESX 3.5 U5 Virtual Machine memory usage

  Hello

  I have a question about memory consumption I see on my ESX 3.5U5 hosts. I googled around and discover how ESX deals with management of memory... but I'm not sure that I put all the pieces together correctly in my brain. I hope you guys can help clarify this for me.

  I have a few guests but will use one as an example:

  This host has 64 GB of physical memory. There are a number of virtual machines residing on this host and the total amount of memory that I attributed to them is 40 GB. In VirtualCenter, I see on the Summary tab is 21,65/64 GB global memory on the host use and this is due to the fact that not all of the virtual machine are fully utilized.

  Now more confusing part... I've attached a picture that contains screenshots of what I'm about to discuss...

  • In the tab control performance, the host indicates the high memory limit (100%) as being ~ 40 GB. I guess that's because I assigned only this amount of memory. Is it a correct assumption?

  • Why the configuration tab memory doesn't display that Virtual Machines use all 60 GB of memory available? I am not mistaken in assuming this is due to the fact that the host use and wrote to all parts of the physical memory as time passes (for overcommiting and balloon?) I expect this number to reflect either the current amount of memory of memory allocated to each virtual machine or memory present consumption.

  Any idea is appreciated.

  Hello

  Instead of directly answering your questions, I will explain what each image represents. This will explain I hope that what you're seeing and why.

  -At the top image, what it says is correct - this is memory that has been consumed by the virtual machines and may be less than what is given to them.

  -L' the Middle image is to show you the total physical memory that is available for the use of virtual machines after that things like the service console and general system has been deleted. Not what is used or has left, but what total physical memory can be used.

  -In regards to the third graph your hypothesis is correct. It is the memory allocated to the VM. This is different from consumed which is the actual physical memory, use virtual machines.

  After reading my answer I'm not sure I have made better or worse? Let me know if further details are required.

  Kind regards

  Glen