Data Guard implementation for Oracle 10gR2
I am making a standby database for dataguard on 10.2.0(windows 2003 VmWare) following this tutorial. I am confused about the standby database creation. I successfully configured the PD with these steps, but I simply ran the oradim command for the standby databae creation then mounted the database...
I am making a standby database for dataguard on 10.2.0(windows 2003 VmWare) following this tutorial. I am confused about the standby database creation. I successfully configured the PD with these steps, but I simply ran the oradim command for the standby databae creation then mounted the database...
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VM WORKSTATION 6.5
Does VM Workstation 6.5 support MAC platforms? Or is a different software Software/Hardware used: VMWARE
Does VM Workstation 6.5 support MAC platforms? Or is a different software Software/Hardware used: VMWARE
Activating NIC after P2V Causes Blue Screen
After creating P2V using Live View, the virtual system appears to boot find. After I activate a NIC in Host-only mode, the system blue screens. How do I correct the problem? Software/Hardware used: Live View 0.6 and VMware 6.5
After creating P2V using Live View, the virtual system appears to boot find. After I activate a NIC in Host-only mode, the system blue screens. How do I correct the problem? Software/Hardware used: Live View 0.6 and VMware 6.5
VDI Shared RAM
I am running ESX 3.5 Servers with 32 CPU x 2.3ghz and 128 gig RAM. I am wondering how does VMWare share RAM? If I were to give every machine 2 gigs of RAM and 2 processors. How many machines would I be able put on this box? Windows 7 with Office 2007. Knowledge workers. Also how many Windows XP...
I am running ESX 3.5 Servers with 32 CPU x 2.3ghz and 128 gig RAM. I am wondering how does VMWare share RAM? If I were to give every machine 2 gigs of RAM and 2 processors. How many machines would I be able put on this box? Windows 7 with Office 2007. Knowledge workers. Also how many Windows XP...
VMware ESXi backup solutions
Looking for a backup solution for esxi 4. Doesnt have to be free but needs to be reliable Software/Hardware used: vmware esxi 4
Looking for a backup solution for esxi 4. Doesnt have to be free but needs to be reliable Software/Hardware used: vmware esxi 4
Windows server 2003 dc promo error on vshere 4.0
I am getting the following error when running DCpromo trying to join an existing domain on the server Operation failed:The network location cannot be reached I checked and made sure there were no issues with our network connections Software/Hardware used: windows server 2003, vsphere 4.0
I am getting the following error when running DCpromo trying to join an existing domain on the server Operation failed:The network location cannot be reached I checked and made sure there were no issues with our network connections Software/Hardware used: windows server 2003, vsphere 4.0
Were your cost savings post-virtualization what you expected them to be?
Has virtualization had the cost savings effects you expected it to have on your organization? What were your expectations, and what were the noteworthy successes and shortcomings post-implementation?
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| Oct 20 2009 9:03 PM GMT
Virtualization technologies, Virtualization platforms, Virtualization software
Has virtualization had the cost savings effects you expected it to have on your organization? What were your expectations, and what were the noteworthy successes and shortcomings post-implementation?
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| Oct 20 2009 9:03 PM GMTVirtualization technologies, Virtualization platforms, Virtualization software
VSphere 4.0 Upgrade
Hi, I would like to know what is involved in upgrading VMware ESX server 3.5 to VSphere 4.0. Any recommendations on best practices of doing this? Here is a list of questions that I would like to know What steps are involved for the upgrade process?, How does the upgrade process work? , If...
Hi, I would like to know what is involved in upgrading VMware ESX server 3.5 to VSphere 4.0. Any recommendations on best practices of doing this? Here is a list of questions that I would like to know What steps are involved for the upgrade process?, How does the upgrade process work? , If...
The most-watched IT questions this week: Oct. 20, 2009
Here are the 5 most watched questions on ITKE: There's some great discussions going on ranging from SQL to diagnosing app crashes. Go answer a question now and take your shot at winning a TV, or check out the rest of the top 10 on the Community Blog: 1.ORA-31672 in oracle 11g tops the list, with...
Here are the 5 most watched questions on ITKE: There's some great discussions going on ranging from SQL to diagnosing app crashes. Go answer a question now and take your shot at winning a TV, or check out the rest of the top 10 on the Community Blog: 1.ORA-31672 in oracle 11g tops the list, with...
How are you backing up your virtual machines?
What are you currently using for your virtual machine backups, particularly with VMWare? One of the writers over on SearchDataBackup recently virtual agents rather than the APIs VMWare and others have been rolling out, and I'm wondering if that's true with ITKErs as well. Software/Hardware used:...
What are you currently using for your virtual machine backups, particularly with VMWare? One of the writers over on SearchDataBackup recently virtual agents rather than the APIs VMWare and others have been rolling out, and I'm wondering if that's true with ITKErs as well. Software/Hardware used:...
APP V installation error code 4505cd
When doing a new install on windows xp for app v 4.5 server i am getting the Error Code: 4505CD when i try to launch it from my desktop. Software/Hardware used: App V
When doing a new install on windows xp for app v 4.5 server i am getting the Error Code: 4505CD when i try to launch it from my desktop. Software/Hardware used: App V
Five t-shirts to give away: Upload those profile pictures!
I've been noticing a dropoff in profile pictures lately -- here's a reminder on how to upload yours if you haven't already. If you're participating in the community, we want to know who you are! I'll be mailing out five t-shirts to the first five people (with eligible mailing addresses) to upload...
I've been noticing a dropoff in profile pictures lately -- here's a reminder on how to upload yours if you haven't already. If you're participating in the community, we want to know who you are! I'll be mailing out five t-shirts to the first five people (with eligible mailing addresses) to upload...
VMware backtracking on vSphere Enterprise Edition phaseout
As you may have read, VMware is backtracking on its end-of-availability for vSphere Enterprise Edition, extending its availability indefinitely. Are you confused about it? Relieved? Has this announcement affected your decisionmaking process for upgrades in the future?
As you may have read, VMware is backtracking on its end-of-availability for vSphere Enterprise Edition, extending its availability indefinitely. Are you confused about it? Relieved? Has this announcement affected your decisionmaking process for upgrades in the future?
Virtualize external OS hard drive
I have a hard drive that has an operating system on that was backed up using Acronis. I would like to make this hard drive a virtual machine so I can use it for testing on VMWare or Virtual PC. I don't have the original machine the hard drive was backed up on so could anyone please tell me if...
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| Oct 18 2009 9:46 PM GMT
Virtual Machines, Virtual machine management, Acronis True Image
I have a hard drive that has an operating system on that was backed up using Acronis. I would like to make this hard drive a virtual machine so I can use it for testing on VMWare or Virtual PC. I don't have the original machine the hard drive was backed up on so could anyone please tell me if...
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| Oct 18 2009 9:46 PM GMTVirtual Machines, Virtual machine management, Acronis True Image
Add new hard drive in ESXi 4
I've installed ESXi 4 on a 40gb ATA drive. I've also added two 1tb Hitachi SATA drives using the controller on an ASUS M4A785-M motherboard. How do I format those two drive to make them available as datastores for virtual machines? Software/Hardware used: ESXi 4 , ASUS M4A785-M motherboard....
I've installed ESXi 4 on a 40gb ATA drive. I've also added two 1tb Hitachi SATA drives using the controller on an ASUS M4A785-M motherboard. How do I format those two drive to make them available as datastores for virtual machines? Software/Hardware used: ESXi 4 , ASUS M4A785-M motherboard....
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10. Removing old hardware after a P2V conversion Eric Siebert shares a long-held best practice regarding old server management. 9. The challenge of managing risk when IT budgets tighten Linda Tucci explains the challenges of a down economy -- and offers some tips on coming out ahead. 8. Ellison...
Community Announcement: Cash in your Knowledge Points for an Amazon gift card
Members who have earned over 1,000 Knowledge Points in the community by December 15th have the opportunity to cash in their points for Amazon gift cards -- just e-mail us at contactus -AT- itknowledgeexchange.com with your handle when you choose to cash out. You can also post here in the discussion...
Members who have earned over 1,000 Knowledge Points in the community by December 15th have the opportunity to cash in their points for Amazon gift cards -- just e-mail us at contactus -AT- itknowledgeexchange.com with your handle when you choose to cash out. You can also post here in the discussion...
Windows Server 2008 with VMware Domain Controller migration
I am currently upgrading our network with a windows server 2008 and VMware. I have 2 Domin Controllers. Server09 and Server11. Server09 is also the DHCP server. I want to move the Domain Control off Server11 and Server09 to the new Server 2008 My Question is if the new server 2008 is attached too...
I am currently upgrading our network with a windows server 2008 and VMware. I have 2 Domin Controllers. Server09 and Server11. Server09 is also the DHCP server. I want to move the Domain Control off Server11 and Server09 to the new Server 2008 My Question is if the new server 2008 is attached too...
The most-watched IT questions this week: Oct. 13, 2009
Here are the 10 most watched questions on ITKE: There’s some great discussions going on ranging from going green to how to create a new network. Go answer a question now and take your shot at winning a TV, or check out the rest of the top 10 on the Community Blog: 1. Going green: Are you feeling...
Here are the 10 most watched questions on ITKE: There’s some great discussions going on ranging from going green to how to create a new network. Go answer a question now and take your shot at winning a TV, or check out the rest of the top 10 on the Community Blog: 1. Going green: Are you feeling...
Datastore on ReadyNAS NV+ disconnects
I have VMserver 2.0 running and have one of my VMs on a datastore on a Netgear ReadyNAS NV+, when ever I reboot the VMserver the server loses the connection to the NAS and the VM can't be found. I've had to resort to deleting the now missing inaccessable VM, removing the datastore and then adding...
I have VMserver 2.0 running and have one of my VMs on a datastore on a Netgear ReadyNAS NV+, when ever I reboot the VMserver the server loses the connection to the NAS and the VM can't be found. I've had to resort to deleting the now missing inaccessable VM, removing the datastore and then adding...
