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• ESX 3.5 Update 5 (Build 207095) Crash @ 30% with Update Manager

  Hi everyone, we are currently trying to update our ESX running 207095 build (new generation).  As soon as we do the remediation.  It starts to install without problem until it hits the 30% Mark.  At this point the update managers hangs and fails after 30 minutes saying "Update Manager has timed out...". "At this point i will accept a reboot in vCenter, and once he's trying to start at what was assumed to be GRUB I get this error:"Error 15 file not found"at this stage, we rebuild the host.  And it happened again on the fresh build.

  Here are the versions:

  ESX 3.5 Update 5 (Build 207095)

  2.5 U6 with Update Manager vCenter

  What we're doing wrong?

  check this post with the same problem http://communities.vmware.com/thread/178800;jsessionid=A7FDAFF76607E4B0BB8E2CF17C437E62

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• How to display the version of ESX VMwave

  I have a chassis CISCO UCS blade with 4 blades (all B200 M4) and I need to display the installed VMware / works on each of vSPhere 5.5 Web Client.

  Thank you

  GlenG

  Check if help: VMware KB: determine the version number of VMware ESX/ESXi and VMware vCenter Server

  Determine the version of ESX/ESXi number using the Web Client vSphere

  To determine the build number of vCenter Server using the Web Client vSphere:

  1. Log the Web Client vSphere.
  2. Click home.
  3. Click on the hosts and Clusters.
  4. Expand the data center.
  5. Expand the cluster.
  6. Click on the ESXi host.
  7. Click the contents tab
  8. Under Configuration, there will be a field of ESX/ESXi Version:

• connect multiple ESX in my script.

  Dear all,

  How to connect mulitple esx, I write a script to connect to multiple esx simultaneously and get vmhost detials.

  I tried it in my script.

  $esx = (get-Content "C:\Desktop\vmlist.txt") to connect-VIServer $esx

  How to connect with the credentials. Please guide me to solve this thread.

  Then you should be able to do

  $esx = get-Content "C:\Desktop\vmlist.txt".

  Connect-VIServer $esx - the username-password YourPassword YourUser

  To avoid having the password in clear text, you can also use the Credential parameter

  $esx = get-Content "C:\Desktop\vmlist.txt".

  SE connect-VIServer $esx - Credential $cred

  There are several ways to get the credentials in the $cred variable.

  Alan discusses the VICredentialStore in his Back to Basics: connecting to vCenter or a vSphere Host post.

• Add several NFS data stores to multiple ESX hosts

  I am trying to write a script that will set up several NFS exports to multiple ESX hosts. Here is the script I use, it will add an NFS export to an esx host list.

  $esx = (get-Content servers.txt)

  {}
  $Host_Name = (Read-Host "enter the server (ex: storage-san)")
  $Path = (Read-Host "enter the path (ex: / ds_name/flight/flight)")
  $Name = (Read-Host "Enter the name of the data store")

  {foreach ($server in $esx)
  $Error.Clear)
  Get-VMHost $server | New-Nfs Datastore - NfsHost $Host_Name-path $Path - name $Name | Out-Null
  If ($error.count - gt 0) {$error | out-file ($server, 'c:\powershell scripts\logs\' + '.txt')}
  }

  $add_more = Read-Host "want to show you another data store?
  }
  While ($add_more - eq 'Yes' - or $add_more - eq "y")

  This script actually works OK but I can't just she kick sending and walk. If I have 10 stores of data to add, I have to wait for the current to the end, and then type the information for the second, etc..

  I was hoping just to type all the information from the beginning and the shot of the script to the wide and let him go. Here is what I added, you can see where I'm going with this?

  $esx = (get-Content servers.txt)

  $num_mounts = (Read-Host "Do you have multiple media")
  If ($num_mounts - eq 'Yes' - or $num_mounts - eq "y")
  {
  $mounts = @(Read-Host "supports différents combien avez_vous")

  #prompt me for all the different right monte upwards before and then executed by the actual task of Mount...
  }

  Any ideas?

  Try something like this

  $servers = @()
  $paths = @()
  $datastores = @()
  
  $answer = Read-Host "Enter another NFS mount ?" while($mount -eq "y"){
      $servers += Read-Host "Enter the NFS host"    $paths += Read-Host "Enter the path"    $datastores += Read-Host "Datastore name ?"    $answer = Read-Host "Enter another NFS mount ?"}
  
  $Error.Clear()
  
  Get-Content servers.txt | %{
      $esx = Get-VMHost -Name $_    $countNFS = $servers.Count
      if($countNFS -ne 0){
          0..($countNFS - 1) | %{
              New-Datastore -Nfs -NfsHost $servers[$_] -Path $paths[$_] -Name $datastores[$_] | Out-Null            if($Error.count -gt 0){
                  $Error | out-file ('c:\powershell scripts\logs\' + $server + '.txt')
                  $Error.Clear()
              }
          }
      }
  }
  

  The script reads all the data in the tables.

  Then it loops through all ESX hosts from the servers.txt file, and for each host, it will create all the NFS data storages.

• Make a single LUN can be used by multiple ESX hosts

  Is it possible for a single LUN to be made usable by multiple ESX hosts at the same time?  For example, if you have an image or used by a vSphere environment requiring other vSphere environments in the data center access, you can put the image on a storage place where completely separate ESX hosts vSphere environments completely separate can see the same lun and clone the image or necessary?

  If the logic unit number is locked by accessed by an ESX host will be lock expires when the ESX host is not an another ESX host in another environment vSphere allowing access to the logical unit number, or is the lock, as it is usable by a single ESX host, until the storage is reconfigured to make it usable by a different host?

  Is there a better solution to this scenario?

  Thank you

  You can deploy both at the same time.  Locking occurs only for changes to metadata and only for the shooting of subsecond.  It is not required for the entire deployment process.

  -Matt

  VCP, VCDX #52, Unix Geek, Nerd of storage

• Is it possible to use GPFS or another build is a SAN storage shared for multiple ESX and ESXi hosts?

  We have a license GPFS and SAN storage. I am trying to create a storage shared for multiple ESX and ESXi hosts share existing virtual machines. We tried once NFS, it of a little slow and consume too much bandwidth LAN.

  Anyone can help answer? Thank you very much in advance!

  It depends on your storage space.

  You must connect all hosts to the same San, then follow the configuration guide of ESXi and specific documentation for your storage space (for sharing LUNS on multiple hosts).

  André

• ERROR: this version of esx requires a processor capable of 64-bit operation

  Kindly help to provide entries:

  I have a DELL Optiplex 760 that supports VT that is enabled.

  I tried to install directly ESX 4.0 and has been able to do successfully.

  However, I have tried to format and installed Windows 7 and then installed VM Workstation 7.

  When I tried to create a virtual machine (ESX), it gives me an error "this version of esx requires a 64-bit capable processor."

  Any advise?

  ESX 4 requires no VT she requires only a 64-bit processor.  Your physical processor is sufficient.  (Note, however, that you would be able to run the 32-bit clients.)

  Workstation 7 requires however VT virtualization features 64-bit processor.  Since you don't have VT, the virtual processor in Workstation 7 is a 32-bit processor.

• Multiple ESX servers to access the same data store

  We connect our ESX servers to an Equallogic SAN iSCSI using VMWare iSCSI card.   I have a data store that has ISO files to store.   So far, I can connect only this data to an ESX Server store on time.  I have to disconnect an and connect manually to the other.  We currently have a facility relatively bare bones (don't have vCenter again, grouping, etc.).

  Is there anyway to connect the same data store to multiple ESX servers?  I tried to adjust the volume of Equallogic SAN for read only (since I just need to read ISO files), but I can't connect to ESX servers when I do this.

  Remember that the volume is enabled for clustering.

  From v4.x Equallogic firmware, there is an option advanced on each volume.

  André

• Question on ESX 4.1 update

  Dear

  My ESX version is esx4.1 260247, please let me know if I want to spend what series you can get which is series 1 downlad directly update1, 2 & 3 and then install update 1,2,3) here are the details

  Series1:

  VMware ESX 4.1 Update 1 Build 348481 (February 10, 2011)

  VMware ESX 4.1 update 2 build 502767 (October 27, 2011)

  VMware ESX 4.1 update 3 build 800380 (August 30, 2012)

  or

  Series2: -.

  Build number: 320092

  Build number: 320137

  Build number: 348481

  Build number: 381591

  Build number: 433742

  Build number: 502767 (update - from - esx4.1 - 4.1_update02)

  Build number: 538358

  Build number: 582267

  Build number: 659051

  Build number: 702113

  Build number: 721871

  Version number: 800380 update - from - esx4.1 - 4.1_update03

  Build number: 874690

  Build number: 988178

  Please let me know which option I will choose to install the update on ESX4.1

  concerning

  Mr. Vmware

  Here are the steps to upgrade to host ESXi 4.1 4.1 3 update using AUVS.

  1 Hope you have Crossover installed and configured with vCenter Server. If none please follow this installation guide.

  http://www.VMware.com/PDF/vsp_vum_41_admin_guide.PDF

  2. once the VUM extension is added to the vCenter server, select it from the House.

  In vSphere Client that is connected to the vCenter server.

  Home-> Solutions and Applications-> Update Manager.

  

  3. go in 'Baseline and groups' and create a baseline "Host Upgrade". PLS, see the Administrator's guide mentioned above for steps to create a base line.

  4. go to the tab "Repository of Patch" and select the "Cumulative" package for «VMware ESXi 4 Update3»

  

  5 right-click the bundle selected rollup that is 'VMware ESXi 4 full Update3"and add to the newly created base line.

  6 fix the base to the host line after putting the host in maintenance mode.

  7. analysis of the host, it should show the host is non-compliant.

  8 stage and clean up the base line.

  9. you must reboot the host to complete the upgrade process.

• Y at - it an update for VMware ESX 4.1 update 1?

  Dear friends;

  I heard that VMware releases update for VMware ESX 4.1 update 1. Could you please tell me if this is correct?

  And would you please reference me this article?

  ESX will not available in vSphere 5.0. It will be always supported in the same way that VI 3.5 is still supported, however. Here's an official blog stating that ESX 4.1 is the latest major version of ESX.

  With the release of VMware vSphere 4.1, we announced that 4.1 will be the last version of vSphere to support the ESX and ESXi hypervisor architectures.

• [esx 3.5 update 5 build 207095] I need patch Server?

  Hi I'm new with vmware, so please forgive me to fake question.

  I installed the free version of ESX 3.5. I visited the web page with all the patches and updates for my server. There was a lot of patches and I'm courius if I install all? I ask because I do not have what to do now?

  Start downloading all the patches and start installation or not because my version of esx server is real.

  I'll be grateful for any help

  Patrick

  Welcome!
  You should check what were the difference in your Build host. In fact the latest availabe Build is Build number: 391406. Check all the patches of your build and apply.

  Stay up to date is very recommended.

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• How can I determine if an ESX Server needs updates?

  How can I determine if an ESX Server updates without using vCenter server or manager needs update?

  (1) host ESXi

  (0) vCenter Server

  Update Manager (0)

  The current version is ESX 4.1.0 348481

  Y at - there a site where I can plug this number above, and it spits out the missing patches?

  Thank you very much!

  Please take a look at http://www.vmware.com/patchmgr/download.portal to see if that answers your question.

  André

• ESX 3.5 Update 5 versus question 4.1 VMotion ESX

  Good afternoon

  I hope it's a small question, I'll try to be concise.

  Basically I have an instance of Virtual Center 2.5 Enterprise (original version) with two ESX 3.5 knots (original also build... don't read any updated). DRS and HA are enabled.

  We started to exceed two knots (about 40 guests between them) and we recently ordered two new servers. Since it is several years since our first installation, we cannot buy the same materials. My understanding is that ESX 3.5 and earlier did not play really well when you introduced different hardware (servers) in a cluster. I've heard say that ESX 3.5 Update 5 (besides being current and taken in charge) remedies this problem. Is this true?

  Can I update my current environment ESX 3.5 update 5 and updated to Virtual Center 2.5 update 6 and then introduce some servers intel based more recent (but similar) in the cluster without any problems (ie. Invited VMotion between all ESX 4 nodes).

  Upgrade to 4.1 is more than I can swallow in the next few days, as they would result at the end of next week. I guess I can go down the licensing of two new ESX Server (ESX 4.1 licenses have been purchased for these new servers).

  Thank you

  TMR

  Am I right to assume that, in this perspective, ESX 3.5 U2 and ESX 4.1 will be will be the same in terms of CPU and EVC baselines (in other words, 4.1 has an advantage here).

  Yes, it's a safe assumption.  VCA Mode automatically applies the best option of compatibility possible for you, regardless of the version of ESX.  It is strictly for the CPU compatibility.

• Cluster of downgrade of ESXi 4.1 for ESX 4.0 Update 2

  I have an ESXi 4.1 3-node cluster.  I would now like to come back on a cluster of ESX 4.0 U2.  I guess I can proceed in the same way that I set at level - free up to a single host. Installing ESX 4.0 on the free web host etc.  I know that U2 4.0 ESX and ESXi 4.1 can coexist in the same cluster as was the case when I first upgraded cluster.  Thus, everyone has done something like this before (downgrade a cluster)?  How should I handle virtual machines that are currently running 4.1 tools?  Thanks in advance.

  I've never had to downgrade a cluster but the methodology you listed sounds great.  We all know have mixed cluster will break so I don't see it being a problem to downgrade.   As much as your VM tools has always recommended to run your version of ESX so if long-term current tools your going to be on 4.0 can I remove 4.1 tools and return the 4.0 on.

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