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• Remote SSH to ESX 4.1 (running in VMWare Workstation) is not possible

  I installed VMware Workstation 7.1 (latest) on Debian 5 (64-bit).  In which I installed ESX 4.1

  I followed the article to allow ROOT access on the server SSH (to ESX) http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US & cmd = displayKC & externalId = 8375637

  However, when I try to access the SSH server on the ESX Server from a remote system (for example my workstation that is on the same network) I get

  "Error (connection refused) network.

  Any ideas on that?

  Dirk

  To allow anyone to use the "Promiscuous" mode:

  # chmod 777  /dev/vmnet*
  # cd /lib/udev/devices
  # mknod vmnet0 c 119 0
  # mknod vmnet1 c 119 1
  # mknod vmnet8 c 119 8
  # chmod 777 vmnet*
  

• Can we run a 64 bit os on a server esx guest in vmware workstation?

  Hello

  Can we run os 64-bit on an esx server that running as a guest in vmware workstation?

  Thank you

  lol you can run 32-bit nested VM, but not 64-bit

  http://communities.VMware.com/docs/doc-8970

  VMWare products as guest hypervisors

  Since the products current VMWare does not virtualize the virtualization features assisted by the physical processor hardware (or controls segment limit of 64-bit AMD processors), you will be limited to the execution of 32-bit only nested If you use a binary translation under ESX as the guest

  hypervisor.

• Move the VM from VMWare workstation 7.1 for ESX 4

  I have a virtual machine created in VMWare workstation 7.1 (Machine virtual Version 7) and have copied to the data store on a host ESX 4 Update 1

  I don't know why I still need to re - import the virtual machine with vmkfstools-i source/destination before it will boot as ESX 4U1...

  Can someone shed some light on this?

  Hello

  Have you tried using the Workstation 7 export feature?

  By using this feature, you can create a consistent ESX VM or a virtual appliance which you would then be able to reload on your ESX.

  In VMware Workstation, click file-> import / export

  For the Source, you must select the Type of source: 'others '.

  then, you look up your VM's vmx file.

  Once in the destination Type, select VM Infrastructure VMware or Virtual appliance.

  If you select VMware Infrastructure, it will ask you your server address VCenter or ESX + credentials and it will load it automatically.

  If you select Virtual appliance, you will be able to create an OVA or file OVF that you can use to create a new virtual machine based on this device in VClient.

• Running the VCS 4 and ESX 4 and computer virtual on a PC using VMWare Workstation 7.01

  Hello

  I could not install on my PC Windows 7.01 vCenter. I was getting a "28035.Setup error". I was told that you can run vcs on a virtual machine, so I decided to create a machine virtual W2K3 just for my VCS. I have 1 VM ESX 4.0 and 1 VCS 4.0 VM on my PC. I'm using VMWare Workstation 7 to join my VM and vSphere Client on the desktop. How can I run VCS? Normally, it will show on vShere customer. Do I need to reinstall from the CD of vCenter? Any ideas? Thank you.

  When I try to add my vcs on the domain controller server

  I don't understand exactly what you are trying to add?

  Basically, what you need to run a test environment is:

  -a domain with DNS controller and - if you want - DHCP

  -Member Server windows on which you are installing vCenter Server

  -one or more host ESX (i)

  On your client, you must install the vSphere Client and connect to the server vCenter Server by using your credentials of the AD. Using the vSphere Client, you can add hosts ESX(I) and your installation configuration.

  André

• How to import a virtual of ESX from Vmware workstation machine

  Hello

  I have to move a VM ESX 3.5 to vmware workstation. Is there anyone know how to do this?

  The ESX server and workstation are different network location.

  Thank you!

  LAN

  Simply copy - Workstation can run virtual machines created with ESX - there is really NO need to torture this innocent VMs with converter

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  VMX-settings- VMware-liveCD - VM-infirmary

• VMware esx 3.0 in vmware workstation

  Hello

  I am experimenting with using vmware esx 3.5 on my PC.  My PC is not vmware esx 3.0 compatible.  I've heard that I can install vmware workstation and then install vmware esx 3.0 inside vmware workstation.

  Does anyone know how it works?  What type of vmware workstation with this work?  Is it complicated to do, that requires a lot of configuration?  Or is it simple?

  http://knowledge.xtravirt.com/downloads/XD10004_esx35workstation.PDF

• ESX 3.5 if slow start on VMware Workstation 6.5?

  Someone has something to boot the ESX 3.5 faster VM on VMware Workstation 6.5 all parameters in VMX file?  It seems too slow when start with 2048 MB of RAM for each created virtual computer.  I took about 30 minutes is this normal?

  I also have one of this type of gear and it works very well and kicked around max 2-3 minutes.  You can check your settings and creation:

  1. create the new virtual machine with WS 6.5 mode and choose the option to create the virtual disk now so it can speed up your performance bit.

  2. remove the disk, sound, USB devices

  3. modify the "processor" just for VT VT/AMD Intel instead of two EPT and it give '2 vCPU' as well.

  4. close WS 6.5 and edit the .vmx file and place the monitor entry door back to "true", as shown above

  5. make sure that you have 'two vCPU' for both VMs.

  6 image .iso 3.5 mount ESX of ROM and make installation took about 5 minutes to fill very quickly if you gave him 2-4 GB of ram.

  7. If not work try combination of "MMU" for hardware/software see if it works except that it must work.  Just check VT as well enable on BIOS.

  Let us know what your results are like.

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  Kind regards

  Stefan Nguyen

  VMware vExpert 2009

  iGeek Systems Inc.

  VMware, Citrix, Microsoft Consultant

• Export the VM from ESX 5.5 Server (Vsphere 5.5) to Vmware Workstation 11

  Hello

  I do not see that the version of the converter 5.5.3 has the opportunity to do

  Question:

  By opening the VMX file in the 11 workstation will work?   someone did it?

  Thank you

  VMware Workstation 11 will allow you to connect to your vCenter or ESXi host and manage the virtual machine.

• 64 bit VMs in ESX/ESXi 4.0 that is running as a Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation 7.0.1

  I created an ESX4 host in VMware Workstation 7.0.1 as a Machine with 4 GB of RAM, 2 vCPUs and 1 (25 GB for installation) VMDK virtual and more later added 75 GB VMDK as an iSCSI LUN using openfiler.

  My vCenter Server runs as a Virtual Machine with SQL Express Edition 2005 DB.

  I want to install a Windows Server 2008 R2, which is a 64-bit as a virtual machine within the VM ESX4 embedded operating system. Is this possible?

  Hello

  as this comment by DOC from VMWare, in the 'internal' invited you will just be able to run 32-bit clients, never a 64 bit one.

  Best wishes / Saludos.

  Pablo

  Please consider to assign all useful or correct answer. Thank you!! - Por favor considered premiar any respuesta correcta o util. ¡¡MUCHAS gracias!

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• What is the fastest way to convert VMWare workstation VM of ESXi?

  Hello

  Was curious to know what is the quickest way to convert a VMWare workstation VM to a VM compatible ESXi. Is the method of standalone converter VMWare at the following ADDRESS of the faster method:

  http://www.networkinghowtos.com/HOWTO/convert-virtual-machine-VMware-Workstation-ESXi-vSphere/

  Or is the method below faster? The method below mentions converter standalone is required for Workstation 8 VM but did not mention if it is needed for Workstation 8 AND HIGHER VM (ie: 9 and 10 workstation).

  http://KB.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US & cmd = displayKC & externalId = 1012258

  My ultimate goal is to export on a USB key and then import on the ESXi instead of convert and copy it to the network server. I'm exporting to my 3 TB USB would be faster than the copy of the virtual machine on the network. Thoughts?

  I think the second is the best option VMware KB: export of VMS in VMware Workstation to ESX/ESXi

  As you can see you can export the VM and after import on the EXS (do not use personalization)

  But uf you have Vmware Workstation 8 or higher, you can connect to the ESX Server and move the machine. If you are in the same local network and do it at a time of low workload, it would be the best option.

• VMware® Workstation 8.0.4 you will only be able to run 32-bit nested vMs

  HI people,

  I did a forum search tried a few things suggested previously, but not joy.

  I get this error message

  Virtualized intel VT - x /EPT is disabled for this machine virtual esx
  you will only be able to run 32-bit nested vMs

  =================================

  The host OS is Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition, 64-bit 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2

  VMware® Workstation 8.0.4 build-744019

  
  The server is an HP ml350 g5 zeon 5420 cpu quad core server

  
  history esx 5i was installed on bare metal, I formatted and installed server 2008 x 64 sp2

  
  the bios is the last

  and these bios options are set

  Intel VT enabled,
  and no. execute activated too memory.

  ==============

  I understand that when these changes are made to the host should be recycled to power...

  
  This bios like many others after record changes usually f10, the changes are made and this server restarts

  is this normal?

  don't know what means VMware by power cycle

  I have disabled you options to see if I get an error that I saw the jpeg format

  (called) when the vt is disabled in the bios

  He talks about power cycle the host,

  I have the new option that was just to see if the vmworkstation was reacting to the bios actullaly.

  It has been.

  ============================================================

  
  all this should be good as the tool VMware-comments 64check - 5.5.0 - 18463

  reports

  This host is capable of running an operating system of 64 comments

  I ran it under this vmware product.when on my host Server 2008 x 64 sp2 enterprise.

  =============================

  I installed vmware workstion 8.0.4 on windows 2008 x 64 sp2 build-744019

  then I installed esxi 5 all right

  under custom options for the CPU, I chose Intel VT - x or Amd - V
  ==================================

  
  but when I opened esxi 5

  I get the error message #.

  Virtualized intel VT - x /EPT is disabled for this machine virtual esx
  you will only be able to run 32-bit nested vMs

  
  so I tried this

  
  Add the following line to C:\ProgramData\VMware\VMware Workstation\config.ini:

  hv.assumeEnabled = 'TRUE '.

  I also put this line

  hv.assumeEnabled = 'TRUE '.

  C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Roaming\VMware\preferences.ini

  
  but still the same question after stop downs and restarts too

  I stop the physical server and restarts too

  =======================================

  = cpuid tool shows the processor is correct to because he had esxi 5 installed on bare metal before

  Information for processors
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------

  Processor 1 ID = 0
  Number of hearts 4 (max. 4)
  Number of threads 4 (max. 4)
  Name Intel Xeon E5420
  Codename Harpertown
  Specification Intel Xeon E5420 @ 2.50 GHz CPU < < < < < < < <
  Package (platform ID) Socket 771 LGA (0x6)
  CPUID 6.7.6
  Extended CPUID 6.17
  Core Stepping C0
  The 45 nm technology
  Basic speed 2500,0 MHz
  X FSB multiplier 7.5 x 333,3 MHz
  1333,3 MHz rated Bus speed
  2500 MHz frequency stock
  Instructions sets MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, > > > > > > > EM64T, VT - x < < < < < < < < < < < <
  Data L1 cache 4 x 32 KB, size 8-way line set associative, 64 bytes
  L1 instruction cache 4 x 32 KB 8-way line set associative, 64 byte size
  L2 cache 2 x 6144 KB, size 24 channels line set associative, 64 bytes
  FID/VID control Yes
  Range FID 6.0 x - x 7.5
  Max VID 1.225 V

  =========================================================
  My query

  These settimgs are supposed to be done in the two files above and in brackets ""

  must they be carried out before the esxi is actually installed in the workstation 8 or after.

  
  SO IMHO workstation notice 8 is misinterpreted something on my hardware.

  The ideas people?

  I have tried several combinations but no joy...

  
  Thank you
  chessguy

  chessguy wrote:

  @all

  Hmmmm...

  so with the options checked in workstation should it work,.

  (I tried it did not work)

  I don't know if I still need the lines edited in two places during the use of this option?

  and should it be done before that Esxi is installed in the workstation 8?

  or is the line of editing out of place now?

  Line editing is not relevant for your situation, since your CPU does not have the characteristics necessary for the virtualization of hardware support virtualized.

  If this server supports Esxi 5 bare metal because it was installed when I got it...

  First option get a processor that supports the corrrectly but if Intel specs are misleading where should I start... ???

  under kernel options for this doc of quickspecs ML350 g5 Server

  There are a variety of processors. any suggestions on one. ?

  http://h18000.www1.HP.com/products/QuickSpecs/12475_na/12475_na.html#core%20Options

  ========================

  None of these processors will help.  You need at least a CPU E55xx for HV virtualized.

  Option 2) now on this bare metal Esxi 5 with this current processor can I install 64-bit clients? (guess I'll try soon) but I would like to know... all ideas welcome...

  Yes, no problem.

  should I just particularly setttings in ESXi5?

  N °

  All the options for me to set up a laboratory for vsphere upward with this as is, or with the new processor?

  IMHO if not I could use 2 of these physical servers if I can get another assumption, that he would need to be the same?

  to try they full of features of vsphere. like HA, Vmotion etc.

  No, he would not have to be identical.  No matter what CPU Intel x 64 of this vintage, or later would be compatible with EVC (well well, with the exception of Atom).  You need only an identical processor for tolerance to failures.

• VMware workstation - PCI switch to OS to solve the lack of host riders invited

  Hi all

  I'm quite new to VMware applications.

  To implement PCI passthrough / directly access hardware PCI by the host OS

  is it possible to just use VMware Workstation? or VMware ESXi OS is necessary?

  In this case:

  -The machine physics processor and card motherboard BIOS supports virtualization.

  -The host OS is Windows 7 64 bit.

  -A PCI card is interrupted and got only Windows XP / Vista drivers (the two 32-bit).

  -VMware Worstation 8.0 running in the host operating system.

  -VM guest OS is Windows XP (32 bit).

  Can I somehow configure direct access to the virtual machine PCI card / guest OS?

  I think that would solve a lot of pilot uncompatibility between 32/64 bit OS versions;

  It would be useful to have work directly in the VMware workstation.

  Or is it now possible only with OS ESXi and is rather simple to use here?

  Thank you very much for the support.

  LD

  VMware Workstation isn't compatible PCI Passthrough, you must run ESX or another product to make it work.

  Linjo

• VMWare Workstation Lab for VCP, online options

  Hello

  Someone at - it a laboratory ESX or ESXi secure Channel in VMWare Workstation installation? I want to install a couple of ESX? ESXi hosts to perform vmotion, DRS, etc but I got contradictory about whether VMware information if possible. I do not expect to be supported.

  I would be grateful anyway - of. If this is not possible, I would that all recommendations for affordable online labs.

  Thank you

  Robert

  Hello...

  I followed what Sean Duffy suggested here:

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

  Worked a treat.

  I am currently running under workstation 8.

  • 2 * servers Windows 2008 (Server AD & VC)
  • A NAS
  • 2 * ESXi hosts

  I then nest my virtual machines under ESXi hosts and can test all the features I need.

  My PC spec is:

  CPU - I7 2600 K

  RAM - 16 GB

  Storage - 120 GB SSD for the VMDK. I was running on my NetGear readyNAS, but found the performance was a little painful, especially when turning on/off or suspend the VMs (UN).

  My only complaint is that my VMWare Workstation expired evaluation license and currently waiting for my license after having passed my VCP. (even if it's another story/thread)

  For my Windows servers, I have a technet subscription.

  For ESXi, I'll have to re - install, but it's no biggie.

  I would like to see VMTN subscriptions available, but again, this is another thread.

• How to configure the server Esxi 3.5 on Vmware workstation 7

  Hello

  I m new technology Vmware Esxi. I will join the formation of VCP5 next month. But before participating in this training, I would take it somewhere on the same experience. So, for this, I install Vmware workstation 7 on my home PC. I have install Esxi 3.5 server on one machine virtual workstation.

  I just edit the machine configuration file virtual vmware [C:\Documents and Settings\a48923\My Documents\My Machines\Esxi virtual-01] as shown below which is marked in "BOLD" letter.

  scsi0. Present = 'TRUE '.
  scsi0.virtualDev = "free".
  memsize = "1024".
  scsi0:0. Present = 'TRUE '.
  scsi0:0. FileName = 'Esxi - 01.vmdk.
  IDE1:0. Present = 'TRUE '.
  IDE1:0. AutoDetect = 'TRUE '.
  IDE1:0. DeviceType = "cdrom-raw"
  floppy0.startConnected = "FALSE".
  floppy0. FileName = "".
  floppy0. AutoDetect = 'TRUE '.
  ethernet0. Present = 'TRUE '.

  ethernet0.virtualDev = "vlance.
  ethernet0. ConnectionType = "bridge".

  monitor_control.restrict_backdoor = TRUE
  monitor_control.vt32 = TRUE
  Monitor.virtual_exec = "automatic".

  ethernet0.wakeOnPcktRcv = "FALSE".
  ethernet0. AddressType = 'generated '.
  roamingVM.exitBehavior = 'go '.
  displayName = "Esxi-01.
  guestOS = "redhat".
  NVRAM = "Esxi - 01.nvram.
  virtualHW.productCompatibility = "esx".
  extendedConfigFile = 'Esxi - 01.vmxf.
  ethernet0.generatedAddress = "00: 0C: 29:32:f8:b3.
  UUID. Location = "56 4 d a1 a1 32 3d 52 - 1 c 5f 62 0 a 1 c 2 b 32 f8 b3"
  UUID. BIOS = "56 4 d a1 a1 32 3d 52 - 1 c 5f 62 0 a 1 c 2 b 32 f8 b3"
  cleanShutdown = 'TRUE '.
  Replay.Supported = 'TRUE '.
  Replay.FileName = «»
  scsi0:0. Redo = «»
  vmotion.checkpointFBSize = "16777216.
  ethernet0.generatedAddressOffset = '0 '.
  tools.remindInstall = 'TRUE '.
  ethernet0.linkStatePropagation.enable = "FALSE".
  tools.syncTime = "FALSE".
  ethernet0.VNET = "VMnet8.

  After you change the configuration file. I started the Esxi server. But when booting, it shows lmdriver failed to load. When I tried to configure the Exsi network, the back always prompt to reset the default settings of the network. Then I searched the internet, I found this machine NIC not to support Esxi. Is there a way to configure the Microsoft loop back adopter or any virtual adopter for esxi? So that I can install several esxi server on a single machine on vmware workstation and can be communicate with each other.

  With VMware Workstation 7 you should not need to manually configure the .vmx file. Create a new custom virtual machine and select ESX as the guest operating system. This will configure the virtual material suitable as an E1000 network adapter...

  André