VMware ESX 3.5 Recovery and rescue command
Hi i m using esx server 3.5 in my production environment with 30 virtual machines.i can take backup of all the virtual machine and restore them in case of any disaster .please tell me what are the recovery and rescue command for esx server and how can i backup/restore esx configuration in case of any [...]

Answer Question   |  May 20, 2009  7:42 AM
Backup, VMware, VMware ESX 3.5, VMware ESX Backup

VMware ESX 3.5: What needs to be done in DS4800 upgrade?
The following question was recently submitted via e-mail by a user: We’re upgrading our DS4800 from 06.60.02.00 to 06.60.22.00, and I need to know if anything needs to be done on our ESX 3.5 servers after the upgrade.

Answer Question   |  May 19, 2009  9:57 PM
DS4800, DS4800 Upgrade, IBM System Storage, VMware ESX 3.5

VirtualIron vs. VMware ESX vs Hyper-V
We are looking into a few virtualization choices and was curious what peoples experiences were with virtual iron, vmware esx and hyper-v and if there is a strong reason to go with one over the other. Thanks

Answer Question   |  April 26, 2009  7:32 PM
Hyper-V, Virtual Iron, VMware, VMware ESX 3.5

VMware ESX 3.02 to 3.5 upgrade path
Can anyone supply me with an upgrade path or any advice on what to look for when upgrading from ESX 3.02 to ESX 3.5 Thanks

Answer Question   |  April 13, 2009  2:40 PM
VMware, VMware 3.02 to 3.5 Upgrade, VMware ESX, VMware ESX 3.5, VMware Upgrade

VMware ESX 3.5i to VM Workstation
The following question was recently submitted by a user: Are there any guides available for converting from VMware ESX 3.5i to VM Workstation? I keep running into errors on the export and I think I should start over from the beginning. Any tips or resources would be a huge help.

Answer Question   |  March 30, 2009  2:57 PM
VM Workstation, VMware Converter, VMware ESX 3.5

VMware ESX 3.5 Backup Exec 12.5 error message
VMware ESX 3.5 backup is failing and i am getting the following error code. Final error: 0xe000955b – Cannot run the VMware VCB command ‘vcbmounter.exe’. Ensure that the VMware VCB framework is installed Using Backup Exec 12.5 for windows servers Does anyone know the potential cause or fix?

Answer Question   |  March 5, 2009  3:26 PM
Backup Exec 12.5, Backup Exec Error Messages, BEWS 12.5, VMware ESX 3.5, VMware ESX Backup

iSCSI SAN solution for a VMware ESX 3.5
Looking for recommendations for an inexpensive iSCSI SAN solution for a VMware ESX 3.5 environment? Moderator Note: This is a user submitted question

Answer Question   |  July 7, 2009  7:56 PM
iSCSI SAN, SAN, VMware, VMware ESX, VMware ESX 3.5

EMC CX4 VS Netapp 3140 VS Lefthand SAN/iQ
I would like to know what SAN is best to implement ESX 3.5. In regards to features, management, and useable space. If anyone here went through the process of implementing any of these products why did you choose the one you have. If you’re using 2 of the 3 or maybe all, why do you [...]

Answer Question   |  January 22, 2010  4:55 PM
EMC CX4, Lefthand SAN/iQ, Netapp 3140, SAN, VMware ESX 3.5, VMware ESX 3.5 Implementation

Moving Virtual Machines off and on server – VMware ESX 3.5
I have 3 virtual machines on 1 Dell Poweredge server that is running VMware ESX 3.5. I want to increase the storage space on this server so is it possible to move the VM’s off this server while i make the changes and reinstall ESX and add the VM’s back?

Answer Question   |  January 27, 2009  3:32 PM
Dell PowerEdge, Moving Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and hardware, VMware, VMware ESX 3.5

VMware ESX 3.5 not able to create a new datastore
I am trying to create a new virtual machine on the VMware ESX 3.5 server. The server is a Dell Poweredge with a 1TB SATA disk. I am not able to open the datastore screen and create a new datastore. Any advice?

Answer Question   |  February 2, 2009  3:28 PM
datastore, Dell PowerEdge, SATA, VMware, VMware ESX 3.5, VMware ESX DataStore

Exchange 2007 SP1 is running on ESX3.5 VMware memory leak
Exchange 2007 SP1 is running on ESX3.5 VMware. (mailbox VM and HT/CAS running on another VM) 16 Gig Ram allocated to mailbox server 5 Storage groups Runs GREAT for about one week then needs to be rebooted because of a memory leak? This is most noticeable when the Backup Exec job that backs up the [...]

Answer Question   |  January 22, 2009  4:40 PM
Backup Exec, Exchange 2007, VMware, VMware ESX 3.5

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.”

Answer Question   |  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

Partitioning VMWare ESX Server 3.5 during installation
For partitioning VMWare ESX Server 3.5 during installation do you have to use the default configuration or can you edit it. If you can edit it does anyone have any recommeneded schemes to use? Thanks

Answer Question   |  November 23, 2008  4:45 PM
VMware, VMware ESX 3.5, VMWare ESX 3.5 Partioning, VMWare Installation

ESX 3.5 Networking on IBM BladeCenter E
I’m looking for suggestions on the best way to configure failover networking using 4 Cisco IGESM switches in the 4 bays. Currently, I have all 4 ports on each switch configured for GEC, but if a switch fails, there is no failover to one of the other switches. Switch1 is for Service Console, Switch2 is [...]

Answer Question   |  February 5, 2009  9:39 PM
Blade servers, Cisco IGESM Switches, IBM BladeCenter, VMware, VMware ESX 3.5

I am trying to make a usb device available to a virtual machine using esx 3.5, is it possible
I have installed Blackberry Enterprise Server in a VM and now am finding that I have to connect a BlackBerry device directly to the box to activate it. Unfortunately USB isn’t available within the VM when I connect the BlackBerry device directly to the ESX 3.5 server. I know that you can activate com ports, [...]

Answer Question   |  February 3, 2009  1:25 PM
BlackBerry Enterprise Server, USB devices, Virtual Machines, VMware ESX, VMware ESX 3.5