Licensing issues in virtualized environments
I have a question about licensing as I currently have auditors examining my data center. I am running one version of a particular software from IBM (software withheld for confidentiality reasons), and it is being debated that we qualify for 16 licenses because when the processors are displayed, 16 show up. On top of that, [...]
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| January 14, 2009 6:13 PM
CPU Utilization, Licensing, Licensing in Virtual Environments, Virtual Machines, Virtualization
I have a question about licensing as I currently have auditors examining my data center. I am running one version of a particular software from IBM (software withheld for confidentiality reasons), and it is being debated that we qualify for 16 licenses because when the processors are displayed, 16 show up. On top of that, [...]
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| January 14, 2009 6:13 PM
CPU Utilization, Licensing, Licensing in Virtual Environments, Virtual Machines, Virtualization
Hyper-V performance of virtual machines on Windows Server 2008
Is there a noticeable performance of virtual machines if Hyper-V is used on a Windows Server 2008 Core installation vs. Windows Server 2008 Full install?
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| January 13, 2009 7:21 PM
Hyper-V, Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008, Virtual Machines, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Core Installation
Is there a noticeable performance of virtual machines if Hyper-V is used on a Windows Server 2008 Core installation vs. Windows Server 2008 Full install?
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| January 13, 2009 7:21 PM
Hyper-V, Hyper-V on Windows Server 2008, Virtual Machines, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Core Installation
Hyper-V and WLAN connection
Hyper-v is installed on a notebook using a WLAN connection. I cant get an external network up-to-date for hyper- v, since it does not accept the WLAN adapter for it. If I activate the deactivated local network network, then I can furnish an external net. Any suggestions since I only use WLAN
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| January 13, 2009 6:21 PM
Hyper-V, Hyper-V WLAN Connection, WLAN
Hyper-v is installed on a notebook using a WLAN connection. I cant get an external network up-to-date for hyper- v, since it does not accept the WLAN adapter for it. If I activate the deactivated local network network, then I can furnish an external net. Any suggestions since I only use WLAN
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| January 13, 2009 6:21 PM
Hyper-V, Hyper-V WLAN Connection, WLAN
Saving power in a Xen environment
I want to have two hosts that are running a Xen hypervisor, with each having three servers running inside as guests. I want to be able to migrate one or two of the guest servers from one host to another in case of a lack of power (an electricity change to a generator for instance), [...]
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| January 8, 2009 7:35 PM
Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Xen
I want to have two hosts that are running a Xen hypervisor, with each having three servers running inside as guests. I want to be able to migrate one or two of the guest servers from one host to another in case of a lack of power (an electricity change to a generator for instance), [...]
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| January 8, 2009 7:35 PM
Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Xen
Trouble creating a RAID array with VMWare ESX3i
Hi, We’ve set up VMWare ESX3i on a single disk on our HP DL140 Server. We’re now trying to set up a RAID array, using the in-built LSI Logic SAS1068 RAID controller. Unfortunately, it says that there’s not enough space at the end of the disk, and it would need to be formatted, in order [...]
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| January 16, 2009 2:19 PM
HP DL140 Server, LSI Logic SAS1068 RAID controller, RAID, RAID 1, RAID Array, Raid Controller, VMware ESX, VMware ESX 3i
Hi, We’ve set up VMWare ESX3i on a single disk on our HP DL140 Server. We’re now trying to set up a RAID array, using the in-built LSI Logic SAS1068 RAID controller. Unfortunately, it says that there’s not enough space at the end of the disk, and it would need to be formatted, in order [...]
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| January 16, 2009 2:19 PM
HP DL140 Server, LSI Logic SAS1068 RAID controller, RAID, RAID 1, RAID Array, Raid Controller, VMware ESX, VMware ESX 3i
What should our next contest be on ITKnowledgeExchange.com?
We want to kick off the new year with an exciting contest and want your input. We have done a variety of contests from the top 3 Knowledge Point earners winning prizes like an XBOX 360. Also we have had Amazon.com gift cards for the top 10 point earners who achieve over 500 Knowledge Points. [...]
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| January 11, 2009 4:02 PM
AS/400, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
We want to kick off the new year with an exciting contest and want your input. We have done a variety of contests from the top 3 Knowledge Point earners winning prizes like an XBOX 360. Also we have had Amazon.com gift cards for the top 10 point earners who achieve over 500 Knowledge Points. [...]
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| January 11, 2009 4:02 PM
AS/400, CRM, Database, DataCenter, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, SQL Server, Storage, Virtualization, VoIP
restore VM not enough space….
made a .xva file from a W2k8 server with a 2TB storage connection and the VM itself is positioned on a 500Gb storage. After rebuilding the Xen environment the 2Tb is available but of course empty. Restoring 4 other W2k8 VM’s went fine. But now on this one the system says: Importing VM…. the specified [...]
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| January 7, 2009 2:45 PM
Virtual Machines, Windows Server 2008, Xen
made a .xva file from a W2k8 server with a 2TB storage connection and the VM itself is positioned on a 500Gb storage. After rebuilding the Xen environment the 2Tb is available but of course empty. Restoring 4 other W2k8 VM’s went fine. But now on this one the system says: Importing VM…. the specified [...]
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| January 7, 2009 2:45 PM
Virtual Machines, Windows Server 2008, Xen
File/document sharing between virtual program and main PC
Is there a way that i can share/use the same document/file (eg. word or excel document) from my main computer files in my virtual pc (I am running Windows XP in virtual computer)?
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| January 5, 2009 12:44 AM
Document sharing, file sharing, Shared folders, Virtual Machines
Is there a way that i can share/use the same document/file (eg. word or excel document) from my main computer files in my virtual pc (I am running Windows XP in virtual computer)?
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| January 5, 2009 12:44 AM
Document sharing, file sharing, Shared folders, Virtual Machines
What are the most overused tech buzzwords for 2008?
I’m the editor for whatis.com and I’m trying to put together a list of the most overused tech buzzwords for 2009. Can you help? Cloud is #1 on my list (and all its variations). Green will be on the list too. What else belongs on the list?
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| February 2, 2009 1:51 PM
AS/400, Buzzwords, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Technology, Virtualization, VoIP
I’m the editor for whatis.com and I’m trying to put together a list of the most overused tech buzzwords for 2009. Can you help? Cloud is #1 on my list (and all its variations). Green will be on the list too. What else belongs on the list?
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| February 2, 2009 1:51 PM
AS/400, Buzzwords, CIO, CRM, Database, DataCenter, DataManagement, Development, Exchange, Linux, Lotus Domino, Microsoft Windows, Mobile, Networking, Oracle, SAP, Security, SQL Server, Storage, Technology, Virtualization, VoIP
Connect to Internet via VMware
Hi, How can I connect to the Internet via VMware with virtual operating system (Windows)?
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| April 19, 2013 12:52 PM
Virtual OS, VMware
Hi, How can I connect to the Internet via VMware with virtual operating system (Windows)?
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| April 19, 2013 12:52 PM
Virtual OS, VMware
Citrix for Linux
I’m running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and need a virtual solution. Is there a comparable product to Citrix for Linux?
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| December 31, 2008 8:58 PM
Citrix, Linux servers
I’m running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 and need a virtual solution. Is there a comparable product to Citrix for Linux?
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| December 31, 2008 8:58 PM
Citrix, Linux servers
VMware ESX 3.5 and Windows XP error message
Trying to create a virtual Machine on Windows XP using VMware ESX 3.5 and getting the following error “Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.”
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| December 20, 2008 2:54 PM
Desktop virtualization, VMware, VMware error messages, VMware ESX 3.5, VMware ESX and Windows XP, Windows Virtualization, Windows XP
Trying to create a virtual Machine on Windows XP using VMware ESX 3.5 and getting the following error “Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer.”
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| December 20, 2008 2:54 PM
Desktop virtualization, VMware, VMware error messages, VMware ESX 3.5, VMware ESX and Windows XP, Windows Virtualization, Windows XP
VMware server 1.0 to VMware server 2.0 upgrade. Any issues i should expect
We are upgrading from vmware server 1 to vmware server 2.0 shortly. Are there any issues we should expect or be aware of during the upgrade. using Windows Server 2003
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| December 29, 2008 5:04 PM
VMware Server 1.0, VMWare Server 2.0, VMware Server Upgrade, Windows Server 2003
We are upgrading from vmware server 1 to vmware server 2.0 shortly. Are there any issues we should expect or be aware of during the upgrade. using Windows Server 2003
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| December 29, 2008 5:04 PM
VMware Server 1.0, VMWare Server 2.0, VMware Server Upgrade, Windows Server 2003
Can not move mailbox by Exchange Task!
I have 1 forest(1 root DC,2 child DC) and each child DC have one exchange server. Exchange server is exchange 2003. I’m use old image file on vmware all of 5 server. I meet problem can’t replicate but I solve by use registry. Now I try to move one mailbox from one exchange server to [...]
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| December 16, 2008 3:58 AM
Domain Controller, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 mailbox management, Exchange 2003 Task Wizard, Exchange Task Wizard, Forest, Mailbox management, VMware
I have 1 forest(1 root DC,2 child DC) and each child DC have one exchange server. Exchange server is exchange 2003. I’m use old image file on vmware all of 5 server. I meet problem can’t replicate but I solve by use registry. Now I try to move one mailbox from one exchange server to [...]
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| December 16, 2008 3:58 AM
Domain Controller, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 mailbox management, Exchange 2003 Task Wizard, Exchange Task Wizard, Forest, Mailbox management, VMware
Integration issues between VMware Server and older Microsoft OSes
I have installed VMware Server 1.0.8 and Win2000 Server in a Win2003 sp2 environment. But the Win2000 Server VM usually has a delay, but that delay is not indicated when I recieve a report on the VM. Naturally this led me to perform a performance test but when I attempted the test, I received an [...]
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| December 16, 2008 7:54 PM
Virtualization, VMware, VMware Integration, VMware Server, VMware Server 1.0.8, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003
I have installed VMware Server 1.0.8 and Win2000 Server in a Win2003 sp2 environment. But the Win2000 Server VM usually has a delay, but that delay is not indicated when I recieve a report on the VM. Naturally this led me to perform a performance test but when I attempted the test, I received an [...]
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| December 16, 2008 7:54 PM
Virtualization, VMware, VMware Integration, VMware Server, VMware Server 1.0.8, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003
Answering Service – Need VoIP solution for hosted provider in Canada/U.S. DID’s
I am starting an answering service based in the U.S. My hosted provider is in Ontario Canada. The hosted solution provides me with an unlimited channel pbx number. My customers will be in the U.S., so I will be acquiring U.S. did’s local to the customer for them to call forward. I want to eliminate [...]
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| April 21, 2009 12:59 AM
Direct Inward Dialing, Virtual numbers, Virtualization, VoIP, VoIP answering service, VoIP DID, VoIP incoming
I am starting an answering service based in the U.S. My hosted provider is in Ontario Canada. The hosted solution provides me with an unlimited channel pbx number. My customers will be in the U.S., so I will be acquiring U.S. did’s local to the customer for them to call forward. I want to eliminate [...]
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| April 21, 2009 12:59 AM
Direct Inward Dialing, Virtual numbers, Virtualization, VoIP, VoIP answering service, VoIP DID, VoIP incoming
Need help with VLAN configuration
I have a router connected with Fast Ethernet to switch in VTP Server Mode (containing 2 VLANs) and then connected to a switch in transparent mode with three VLANs and after it a single switch in client mode. All these switches belong to the same domain and I have done interVLAN routing in it and [...]
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| December 27, 2008 7:13 PM
Fast Ethernet, InterVLAN Routing, NAT, Routers, Switches, VLAN, VLAN configuration, VTP Server Mode
I have a router connected with Fast Ethernet to switch in VTP Server Mode (containing 2 VLANs) and then connected to a switch in transparent mode with three VLANs and after it a single switch in client mode. All these switches belong to the same domain and I have done interVLAN routing in it and [...]
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| December 27, 2008 7:13 PM
Fast Ethernet, InterVLAN Routing, NAT, Routers, Switches, VLAN, VLAN configuration, VTP Server Mode
Running AS/400 Client Access basic operations functions in Citrix
Have publised client access with CITRIX. Everything works fine. But when users try to view the outputs using the basic operarion’s printer output option ,an error message is issued. This happens only when it is to be done through CITRIX.
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| December 10, 2008 8:33 AM
AS/400 Client Access, AS/400 error messages, AS/400 Operations Navigator, Citrix
Have publised client access with CITRIX. Everything works fine. But when users try to view the outputs using the basic operarion’s printer output option ,an error message is issued. This happens only when it is to be done through CITRIX.
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| December 10, 2008 8:33 AM
AS/400 Client Access, AS/400 error messages, AS/400 Operations Navigator, Citrix
Wireless connection in VMware
I’m trying to use my current wireless connection to connect my VM machine to the internet. Can you please show me how to do that?
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| December 10, 2008 2:40 AM
Internet connectivity, VMware, Wireless connectivity, Wireless networking
I’m trying to use my current wireless connection to connect my VM machine to the internet. Can you please show me how to do that?
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| December 10, 2008 2:40 AM
Internet connectivity, VMware, Wireless connectivity, Wireless networking
Managing snapshots in a VMware environment
I am running a VMware environment and have recently taken four snapshots. Due to an available space issue, I was forced to delete three of these snapshots. I could not properly clean up those deleted snapshots and, as a result, the vmdk files from them still exist in the environment. Obviously I want to clean [...]
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| December 11, 2008 8:01 PM
Managing virtual environments, Virtualization, VMware, VMware snapshots
I am running a VMware environment and have recently taken four snapshots. Due to an available space issue, I was forced to delete three of these snapshots. I could not properly clean up those deleted snapshots and, as a result, the vmdk files from them still exist in the environment. Obviously I want to clean [...]
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| December 11, 2008 8:01 PM
Managing virtual environments, Virtualization, VMware, VMware snapshots
