VM Questions


Virtual machine stack overflow on Windows XP pro
We’ve been using the ADP eTime software.  Today the attempting to launch the program, it gave an error message.  “Smalltalk/V” “Virtual machine stack overflow”.  Couldn’t find anything when I googled it.  At least, nothing that made sense to our situation.  We run it on a WinXP Pro machine.  Really not sure what other info would [...]

Answer Question   |  October 13, 2010  10:43 PM
ADP eTime, Virtual machine management, Virtual Machine Performance Management, VM, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional
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420 pts.

Virtual Machine disconnects from network
Have a strange issue. A couple of VM’s(on the same host) get disconnected from the network. Rebooting the VM or checking/unchecking the “Connected” and “Connected at power ON” option may sometimes work or may not. When it does not, vmotion the VM’s to a different host and the moment the task completes 100% they are [...]

Answer Question   |  October 7, 2010  1:21 PM
Virtual machine management, Virtual Machine Performance Management, Virtualization, VLAN, VM, VM Connection
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45 pts.

Migrating BrightStore to a virtual machine
We are running BrightStore for backup purposes and currently it is hosted on its own server. What is necessary to migrate it to a VM? The VM will need to have access to the SCSI controller card for it needs to access the LTO3 tape drive that is connected to it.

Answer Question   |  September 13, 2010  2:40 PM
BrightStor, LTO3 Tape Drive, SCSI, SCSI controllers, Virtual Machine Migration, Virtual Machines, VM
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1,110 pts.

Domain Controller on a Virtual Machine?
I am looking to add a second domain controller to our network. Is it wise to do this on a virtual machine? Are there any “side effects” that I should ponder.

Answer Question   |  May 19, 2010  1:38 PM
DC, Domain Controller, Virtual Machines, VM, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Domain Controller
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390 pts.

Is SQL Server an application that I should run within a VM? Can I monitor it while it is on a VM?
Is SQL Server an application that I should run within a VM? Can I monitor it while it is on a VM? This question was asked during the Microsoft System Center live chat on IT Knowledge Exchange in January 2010.

Answer Question   |  March 3, 2010  3:40 PM
SQL Server Virtualization, Virtual Machines, VM
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16,755 pts.

When it comes to each VDI user, what’s better: virtual machine pooling or dedicated VMs?
When it comes to each VDI user, what’s better: virtual machine pooling or dedicated VMs?

Answer Question   |  January 7, 2010  6:08 PM
Dedictated Virtual Machines, VDI, Virtual Machine Pooling, VM
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16,755 pts.

Unity Connection VM SANs and AA
Can I run Unity Connection in vSphere cluster (vMotion) with SANs storage and does it support Auto Attendant 

Answer Question   |  December 14, 2009  12:38 AM
SAN, Virtual Machines, VM, vSphere
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5 pts.

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 [...]

Answer Question   |  December 25, 2009  12:17 AM
VM, VM Workstation
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120 pts.

parallels VM migration
parallels VM migration we have a IBM Server with Windows OS On that and have installed Parallels; in parallels they have created other Virtual Machine with Windows OS. how can we can shift this VM to FAS 2020? & how do we do the backup of these VM.

Answer Question   |  September 2, 2009  2:27 PM
Backup, Netapp FAS 2020, Storage arrays, Virtual Machines, VM, Windows Operating System
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16,755 pts.

How do you monitor your virtual machines for security breaches?
How do you monitor your VM’s for security breaches? What are your go-to tools?

Answer Question   |  August 28, 2009  9:24 PM
Virtual Machine Security, Virtual Machine Security Management, Virtual Machines, VM
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4,265 pts.

I would like that Live Migration Really work can balance my VMs automatically by learning from my clusters configuration. Is it a goal for you in Micr
I would like that Live Migration Really work can balance my VMs automatically by learning from my clusters configuration. Is it a goal for you in Microsoft? This question is from the 7/30 Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  August 24, 2009  9:17 PM
Live Migration, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 7/30, Virtual Machines, VM
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16,755 pts.

Are there any new developments around VM security that Microsoft is pushing?
Are there any new developments around VM security that Microsoft is pushing? This question is from the 7/30 Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  August 20, 2009  4:51 PM
Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 7/30, Virtual Machines, VM, VM Security
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16,755 pts.

Exclude Hub server except for role as SMTP AUTH Server?
We have a VM with Hub Transport role acting as SMTP AUTH server. How do we exclude this from the Exchange evironment but retain the role of SMTP AUTH Server? Thank you. Moderator Note: This is a submitted question.

Answer Question   |  July 10, 2009  1:53 PM
Exchange administration, Hub Transport Role, SMTP AUTH, Virtual Machines, VM
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6,565 pts.

Restriction on the number of VM’s live migrating simultaneously in R2
I heard there was a restriction on the number of VM’s that could be Live Migrating at the same time in R2 (2 I believe). Is there a limitation and what happens if a node in your cluster goes down that has say 12 machines running on it?

Answer Question   |  June 17, 2009  6:14 PM
Clusters, Live Migration, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, nodes, Virtual Machines, VM
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16,755 pts.

How do I move a virtual machine from one physical Hyper-V server to another?
How do I move a virtual machine from one physical Hyper-V server to another? This question is from the 5/14 Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  June 15, 2009  2:15 PM
Hyper-V, Hyper-V Migration, Hyper-V Physical Server, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, Physical Server, Virtual Machines, VM
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16,755 pts.

What is the difference between quick migration and live migration (of VM’s)?
What is the difference between quick migration and live migration (of VM’s)? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Chat on ITKnowledgeExchange.com

Answer Question   |  June 15, 2009  2:10 PM
Live Migration, Microsoft virtualization, Microsoft Virtualization Chat 5/14, Quick Migration, Virtual Machines, VM, VM Migration
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16,755 pts.

VMware Converter
Please note: The following question was recently submitted via e-mail by a user. I’ve heard that virtual machines created with VMware Server can run on VMware ESXi, but they have to be converted using the tool provided by VMware. Is there anything I need to do to prep my VM for this transition? I’ve had [...]

Answer Question   |  May 29, 2009  9:09 PM
Virtual Machines, VM, VMware, VMware Converter, VMware ESXi, VMware Server
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4,265 pts.

VMware error message: Virtual network drivers incompatible with installed VMware application
Please note: The following question was recently submitted via e-mail by a user. I upgraded a VM to Workstation 6.5 (build 126130), on Windows XP Professional. The VM build is from an old computer that was running 5.0.0 (build 13124) which I upgraded after the fact. When I run the VM on the new computer, [...]

Answer Question   |  May 27, 2009  8:14 PM
Virtual Machine Replication, Virtual Machines, VM, VMware Workstation, VMware Workstation 5.5, VMware Workstation 6.5, VMware Workstation Upgrade
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4,265 pts.

VM could not reserve enough space for object heap – from Oracle jDeveloper11g
I am using oracle jdeveloper11g, and when I run any program the following error occurs: Error occurred during initialization of VM Could not reserve enough space for object heap What do I do?

Answer Question   |  June 5, 2012  5:00 PM
JDeveloper, Oracle, Oracle JDeveloper 11g, VM
270 pts.

How do I use the serial port in Sun virtual box with Windows XP
Ok here is my question. I have a windows host and another windows VM (XP). In the VM I want to access the serial port, com1, but it asks me to give the port path, I get lost there.

Answer Question   |  July 15, 2009  10:51 PM
COM1, Port, Serial ports, Sun VirtualBox, Sun VM, Virtual Machines, VM
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5 pts.