VM WORKSTATION 6.5 (DRIVERS FOR VM’s and IP’S)
I have loaded OS on multiple VM’s. The installs were clean with no problems. The issue I am having is how do I get internet connection through those hosts. I am using my wireless connection at my house. Sometimes I also use my tethered blackberry modem connection while I am on the go or in [...]
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| December 25, 2009 12:17 AM
VM, VM Workstation
I have loaded OS on multiple VM’s. The installs were clean with no problems. The issue I am having is how do I get internet connection through those hosts. I am using my wireless connection at my house. Sometimes I also use my tethered blackberry modem connection while I am on the go or in [...]
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| December 25, 2009 12:17 AM
VM, VM Workstation
How is IP address assign to VM Guest machine in VMware ESX 3.5 /VC 2.5
VMware ESX 3.5 / VC 2.5, are the vm guest machines getting it IP address from the HOST NIC card (on a DHCP LAN) by a created Bridge networking bonding.
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| November 14, 2009 7:15 PM
VMware ESX, VMware ESX 3.5
VMware ESX 3.5 / VC 2.5, are the vm guest machines getting it IP address from the HOST NIC card (on a DHCP LAN) by a created Bridge networking bonding.
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| November 14, 2009 7:15 PM
VMware ESX, VMware ESX 3.5
VMware 3.5 / VC 2.5
Using VMware 3.5 and VC 2.5, what is the max # of HOSTS that can be added to a Cluster configuration?
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| January 4, 2010 6:35 PM
VC, Virtual Hosting, Virtualization, VMware 3.x
Using VMware 3.5 and VC 2.5, what is the max # of HOSTS that can be added to a Cluster configuration?
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| January 4, 2010 6:35 PM
VC, Virtual Hosting, Virtualization, VMware 3.x
The IT Blog Top 10: Nov. 12, 2009
10. How to use command line arguments in VBScript via the Wscript.Arguments Object Jerry Lees offers up an indispensible guide for VBScripters. 9. Standard Server 2003 Migration to SBS 2008 Part 3 Roger Crawford’s third part of his series on Server 2003 migrations. 8. Success of 64-bit Internet Explorer Depends on Adobe Tony Bradley explains [...]
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| November 12, 2009 7:00 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
10. How to use command line arguments in VBScript via the Wscript.Arguments Object Jerry Lees offers up an indispensible guide for VBScripters. 9. Standard Server 2003 Migration to SBS 2008 Part 3 Roger Crawford’s third part of his series on Server 2003 migrations. 8. Success of 64-bit Internet Explorer Depends on Adobe Tony Bradley explains [...]
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| November 12, 2009 7:00 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
Why can I not manage distribution list in Outlook 2007 but can in Citrix?
I have a user that has been granted the owner of a DISTRIBUTION LIST 4 to be exact, and she is the owner and the check box to allow her to manage is checked, yet she gets the error that she needs permission. If she tries to manage them in Citrix this is not a [...]
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| December 10, 2010 3:23 PM
Citrix Server, Exchange Server distribution lists, Outlook 2007 distribution list
I have a user that has been granted the owner of a DISTRIBUTION LIST 4 to be exact, and she is the owner and the check box to allow her to manage is checked, yet she gets the error that she needs permission. If she tries to manage them in Citrix this is not a [...]
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| December 10, 2010 3:23 PM
Citrix Server, Exchange Server distribution lists, Outlook 2007 distribution list
Best OS for blade server with 24 Gb RAM
Hi, We have purchased Dell blade servers with quad code dual CPU and 24 GB of RAM. We also purchase 3 TB SAN BOX. Want to know what is the best OS that should be setup as host OS on the blade so we can utilise all 24 GB RAM for hosting multiple VM’s
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| November 12, 2009 2:55 PM
blade server advice, Blade Server Installation, Blade servers, Dell 3000i SAN, Dell Blade Server, SAN, Server virtualization
Hi, We have purchased Dell blade servers with quad code dual CPU and 24 GB of RAM. We also purchase 3 TB SAN BOX. Want to know what is the best OS that should be setup as host OS on the blade so we can utilise all 24 GB RAM for hosting multiple VM’s
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| November 12, 2009 2:55 PM
blade server advice, Blade Server Installation, Blade servers, Dell 3000i SAN, Dell Blade Server, SAN, Server virtualization
Migrating to virtualized environment purely to retain support for legacy software
Hi I have a software system distributed across multiple servers that’s getting a bit long in the tooth, in that it uses (soon-to-be) unsupported versions of Windows and archaic versions of various third party software products, all running on pretty old hardware. There is therefore a risk that the failure of a non-replaceable hardware part [...]
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| November 12, 2009 4:21 PM
business case, Legacy software, Virtualization
Hi I have a software system distributed across multiple servers that’s getting a bit long in the tooth, in that it uses (soon-to-be) unsupported versions of Windows and archaic versions of various third party software products, all running on pretty old hardware. There is therefore a risk that the failure of a non-replaceable hardware part [...]
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| November 12, 2009 4:21 PM
business case, Legacy software, Virtualization
The IT Blog Top 10: Nov. 5, 2009
10. Using VRDP to view VirtualBox virtual machines remotely Rick Vanover has put together a useful tutorial for Sun’s xVM VirtualBox. 9. How to reset the Cisco Catalyst Switch to Factory Defaults Yasir Irfan offers some advice for those needing a fresh late on Catalyst switches. 8. Independent clauses and semicolons Margaret Rouse offers up [...]
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| November 5, 2009 4:01 PM
Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
10. Using VRDP to view VirtualBox virtual machines remotely Rick Vanover has put together a useful tutorial for Sun’s xVM VirtualBox. 9. How to reset the Cisco Catalyst Switch to Factory Defaults Yasir Irfan offers some advice for those needing a fresh late on Catalyst switches. 8. Independent clauses and semicolons Margaret Rouse offers up [...]
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| November 5, 2009 4:01 PM
Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
What were the key factors in your desktop virtualization strategy?
What were some of the key factors in your desktop virtualization strategy? What were the issues most important to you when you decided to implement?
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| January 7, 2010 3:58 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop virtualization software, Open IT Forum, Virtualization Cost Analysis
What were some of the key factors in your desktop virtualization strategy? What were the issues most important to you when you decided to implement?
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| January 7, 2010 3:58 PM
Desktop virtualization, Desktop virtualization software, Open IT Forum, Virtualization Cost Analysis
The most-watched IT questions this week: Nov. 3, 2009
Here are the 10 most watched questions on ITKE: There’s some great discussions going on. Go answer a question now and take your shot at winning a TV: 1. Problem installing Exchange 2007 Management Tools was posed by Labnuke99 and answered by Mshen. 2. What Event ID was asked by Newbiepeon and answered by Jerry [...]
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| November 4, 2009 2:33 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
Here are the 10 most watched questions on ITKE: There’s some great discussions going on. Go answer a question now and take your shot at winning a TV: 1. Problem installing Exchange 2007 Management Tools was posed by Labnuke99 and answered by Mshen. 2. What Event ID was asked by Newbiepeon and answered by Jerry [...]
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| November 4, 2009 2:33 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
Desktop Virtualization without Active Directory
We want to virtualize approx. 30 walkup webbrowsers. Our backend is Linux and we do not use Active Directory. Is Terminal Services the best way to go or do you suggest something else.
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| August 23, 2012 10:41 PM
Active Directory, Desktop virtualization, Linux, Terminal Services, Virtualization
We want to virtualize approx. 30 walkup webbrowsers. Our backend is Linux and we do not use Active Directory. Is Terminal Services the best way to go or do you suggest something else.
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| August 23, 2012 10:41 PM
Active Directory, Desktop virtualization, Linux, Terminal Services, Virtualization
How to install 2 virtual client with windows 2003 server
Hi, I would like to know how to install 2 virtual client with windows 2003 server? Do we need a KVM switch with additional configuration and license?
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| November 16, 2009 10:01 AM
KVM, Server configuration, Switches, Virtual Client, Windows Server 2003
Hi, I would like to know how to install 2 virtual client with windows 2003 server? Do we need a KVM switch with additional configuration and license?
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| November 16, 2009 10:01 AM
KVM, Server configuration, Switches, Virtual Client, Windows Server 2003
The IT Blog Top 10: Oct. 29, 2009
10. Choosing a block size when creating VMFS datastores Eric Siebert has written a guide on how to choose the right size for VMFS datastores. 9. How to use command line arguments in VBScript via the Wscript.Arguments Object Jerry Lees explains a helpful VBScript trick. 8. Using VRDP to view VirtualBox virtual machines remotely Rick [...]
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| November 28, 2009 7:08 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, IT Blogs, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
10. Choosing a block size when creating VMFS datastores Eric Siebert has written a guide on how to choose the right size for VMFS datastores. 9. How to use command line arguments in VBScript via the Wscript.Arguments Object Jerry Lees explains a helpful VBScript trick. 8. Using VRDP to view VirtualBox virtual machines remotely Rick [...]
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| November 28, 2009 7:08 PM
AS/400, Channel, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, IT Blogs, ITKE, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
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 using pfile. What do I have to do [...]
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| October 29, 2009 1:57 PM
Dataguard, VMware, Windows Server 2003
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 using pfile. What do I have to do [...]
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| October 29, 2009 1:57 PM
Dataguard, VMware, Windows Server 2003
VM WORKSTATION 6.5
Does VM Workstation 6.5 support MAC platforms? Or is a different software
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| October 27, 2009 6:28 PM
VMware, VMware Workstation, VMware Workstation 6.5
Does VM Workstation 6.5 support MAC platforms? Or is a different software
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| October 27, 2009 6:28 PM
VMware, VMware Workstation, VMware Workstation 6.5
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?
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| October 23, 2009 2:10 PM
BSOD, Network Adapter, NIC, P2V
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?
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| October 23, 2009 2:10 PM
BSOD, Network Adapter, NIC, P2V
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. [...]
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| October 21, 2009 5:28 PM
Desktop virtualization, RAM, VDI, VMware ESX 3.5, Windows Virtualization
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. [...]
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| October 21, 2009 5:28 PM
Desktop virtualization, RAM, VDI, VMware ESX 3.5, Windows Virtualization
VMware ESXi backup solutions
Looking for a backup solution for esxi 4. Doesnt have to be free but needs to be reliable
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| February 23, 2010 3:31 PM
Backup, VMware, VMware ESXI 4.0, VMware ESXi backup
Looking for a backup solution for esxi 4. Doesnt have to be free but needs to be reliable
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| February 23, 2010 3:31 PM
Backup, VMware, VMware ESXI 4.0, VMware ESXi backup
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
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| October 21, 2009 9:11 PM
DCPROMO, vSphere 4.0, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Error Messages
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
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| October 21, 2009 9:11 PM
DCPROMO, vSphere 4.0, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server Error Messages
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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| October 22, 2009 9:03 PM
Open IT Forum, Virtualization Cost Analysis, Virtualization Cost Savings, Virtualization platforms, Virtualization software, Virtualization technologies
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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| October 22, 2009 9:03 PM
Open IT Forum, Virtualization Cost Analysis, Virtualization Cost Savings, Virtualization platforms, Virtualization software, Virtualization technologies
