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Host Memory Upgrade
We have 4 hosts in our environment, with 55 VMs running total. Each host has 128 GB of RAM. I want to install more RAM in each host, but due to the amount of resources we are using, migrating VM's to...
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Use CA cert for vCenter
I'm trying to user a CA cert for vCenter (6.0) and the KBs are confusing me. We have our own CA. Can someone explain what the process of doing this would be? Do you have to replace both the machine...
View ArticlevCenter 6.0 U2 with SQL Server 2014 SP2 (SP1 end of life)
I am running vCenter 6.0 U2 on windows with SQL DB on SQL Server 2014 SP1 This version of SQL is now out of support as of last month. I see that SQL server 2014 SP2 is not supported for vCenter 6.0 /...
View ArticleERROR: 1, join vmdir failed site
All new installation (v6.5), PCSs LB (lb configured correctly), vcenter appliance or windows, vcenter always fails with same error : ERROR: 1, join vmdir failed site
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How to change the SSL Cert on vCenter Server Appliance Manager portal...
I implemented the "Replacing vSphere 6.0 certificates using VMCA as a Subordinate CA" procedure, and most all of the certificates now reflect "valid" with our Windows CA chain, except the web portal to...
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Could not connect to one or more vCenter Server systems
I am using vCentre Web Client which was working fine but now getting the message "Could not connect to one or more vCenter Server systems" The vCenter Server is one and all VMware services are running
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Vmware vRealize Operation Manager 6.6.1 - General Report Error
Hi All, I get problem with my vROP environment. My version is 6.6.1 (the latest version so far). In relase note, VMware stated that they already resolve about report generate issues in earlier version....
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Searching for vm's by filtering on custom attributes
I am reading through the vAPI docs and don't see how to filter a query on custom attributes, anyone know if this is possible?
View ArticlevCenter HA and Linked Mode
Can we implement vCenter HA at the same time configuring other vCenter HA enabled vCenter servers for Linked Mode?
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How to update vulnerable WGET to VCA?
I have VCA 6.0.0.30300 running and checked that WGET version is 1.11.4 so it's marked as vulnerable - what is the right way to update it to version 1.19.2? VCA does not provide these updates through...
View ArticleUnable to reset administrator@vsphere.local with vdcadmintool.exe (failed 9106)
I'm trying to reset the administrator@vsphere.local password but it fails every time... ==================Please select:0. exit1. Test LDAP connectivity2. Force start replication cycle3. Reset account...
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Vcenter alerts changed after VCenter appliance 55U3f patch
I've noticed that after upgrading VCenter appliance from 55U3e to 55U3f that there has been a change in the email alerts from VCenter. The Target field no longer shows. Anyone else seen this? Previous:...
View Article%CSTP counter monitor
Hello - I am looking for a way to monitor %CSTP or co-stop for a VM and create an alert on the percentage. If anyone has a suggestion please let m eknow. Renee
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Can't enter vm name when creating new vm - plus subsequent issues
server appliance. 6.5.0.5100web client Version 6.5.0 Build 4602587hosts 6.5.0 (Build 5310538) Using vsphere web client I attempted to create a new windows 2016 server. I was unable to modify the...
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vCenter vsphere-client service fails with Java memory error
Hi all, on the latest vCenter appliance 6.0u3, the vsphere-client failos periodically with java memory errors, causing all web client connections to hang until "service vsphere-client restart" command...
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vCSA 6.5 pre-upgrade warning - User vdcs does not have the expected uid 1006
While upgrading vCSA 6.0U3 to 6.5U1, the pre-upgrade check shows the following warning.User vdcs does not have the expected uid 1006Suggested Resolution: Please refer to the corresponding KB...
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Invalid performance metrics
We've just recently completed migrating our infrastructure to a new cluster of Dell R740 servers running ESXi 6.5 6765664 (Dell Customized). We use PowerShell to send vCenter performance metrics to...
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OS Customization fails to join domain (vCenter 6 build 3018524, Windows 2016...
I am using vSphere 6.0 to deploy Windows Server 2016 Server Core. I am applying an OS customization specification to a template, and it is supposed to be joining a domain. I am configuring the NIC with...
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VM reregsiter as existing VM, because of backup
HiSo we had a big issue and needed to hard remove VMs from an ESXi host and then reregister them again. Unfortunately now the backup sees them all as new VMs and is making a full backup, taking up a...
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VCSA 6.5 To deploy or not
I am thinking of moving from Windows VC (6.0) complete with external SQL, SRM, PSC servers to an all encompassing 6.5 VCSA. We currently run in linked mode to our DR site. The move is being motivated...
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