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VMware performance data
Hi, We are migrating a few ESX hosts to a different vCenter and we would like to retain the historical performance data from the existing VCenter. Is there anyway we could backup and archive this data and reference to it when required? Thanks in advance Satish

Answer Question   |  March 7, 2013  5:40 AM
VMware, VMware ESX, VMware vCenter
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5 pts.

VMware vCenter
Hello Everyone, I had install virtual machines in workstation 1st vm as esx4, 2 vm as esxi 4.1 , 3 vm as windows 2008 server , and in physical machine i had install vSphere client and starwind. And in windows 2008 server virtual machine I had install vCenter server. But when I to want open [...]

Answer Question   |  October 1, 2012  3:43 PM
VMware administration, VMware vCenter, VMware vSphere
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15 pts.

Vsphere Client VM console problem
I use IBM notebook and have installed ESXi 5.0 & ESXi 5.1 and vSphere Client 5.0 and 5.1. However, when I create new VM I can’t use console. This error message shows up: VMRC console has disconnected attempting to reconnect I have tried installing the client on XP and Windows server 2003 but the same [...]

Answer Question   |  September 24, 2012  1:55 AM
VMware ESXi, vSphere
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5 pts.

I need information on VMware ESXI 5
What’s the basic difference between VMWare ESXI, VSphere, Vcenter Servers?

Answer Question   |  September 12, 2012  6:30 PM
VMware, VMWare esxi 5, VMware vSphere
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5 pts.

VMware
I need a software called VMware,,with some pictures and explanations of it

Answer Question   |  September 10, 2012  9:32 AM
VMware, VMWare Installation
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385 pts.

Virtual Machine reset
I had a VMWare Server 2.0 Guest reset itself.  Some of the data that was on the Virtual disk has vanished.  Does anyone have any ideas if this data is recoverable?  If Yes, would you mind sharing the process? Regards

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2012  9:37 PM
VMware, VMWare Server 2.0
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5 pts.

Bluearc and VMWare
Hi, Has anybody had any experience or looked into running vmware using a bluearc mercury 55 as storage?  Wondering if you can share any insights into design considerations or architecture? Thanks, Aldo

Answer Question   |  February 27, 2012  7:04 PM
BlueArc, VMware, vSphere
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5 pts.

VM workstation will run on VM Server
Hi all,  I havae installed VM Workstation in my server, this VM Workstation running Windows XP Os and a 9i Database.  Now i want to shift this VM Workstation into VM SERVER ! Is is Possible ? My VM Workstation version is 7.1,  VMware Infrastructure Web AccessVersion 2.0.0   Please help me Regards Hamid

Answer Question   |  February 28, 2012  9:06 AM
VMware infrastructure, VMworkstation 7
asked by:
5 pts.

Virtual Server CPU compatability
Can you mix a Intel xeon and I7 CPU in a FORCED resource pool?

Answer Question   |  March 1, 2012  3:26 PM
Virtualization, Xen, XenMotion
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5 pts.

VMware server 3.5
Hello, What is the cheaper package I need to have two virtual machines running on the same server, sharing the Network card, that can actually see (ping) each other? Can I do this with the Standard or enterprise VMware ESXi that has no cost? Thank you and best regards,

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2012  10:49 AM
Network Interface Cards, VMware, VMware Server, VMWare Server 3.5, VMWare Server 3.x
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5 pts.

vmplayer from vmware.org question
what virtual player image file do i need to click for a xp image inside a win 7 host.  Another way is to ask , if i use the virtual vmplayer does it need to click on middle button before clicking the image file or after to load a xp image file in a virtual [...]

Answer Question   |  March 6, 2012  9:40 PM
VMPlayer, VMware, VMware Server
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10 pts.

port forwarding with vnc on a static ip desktop? need help!’
I have a desktop pc with a static ip and vnc installed. Im trying to access this computer remotely from another location but everything I try doesn’t work. I am able to connect to the router and internet. Also the router settings I set up pinholes or ports in the router to access the VNC program. So far I [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  6:47 PM
Port forwarding, Remote access, VNC
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15 pts.

Not receiving mail Exchange Server 2010
I am not able to receive mail in exchange server 2010 owa?

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  11:23 AM
Exchange 2010, OWA, VMware ESX, Windows Server 2008 R2
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5 pts.

Snapshot Sizing in ESX
Does anyone know how much space is needed when trying to recommit snapshots back?  Do you need on your disk the size of the *.vmdk file plus the snapshot file as well?  Or, is there a formula that is used to determine this.  We are trying to figure out if we can recommit some snapshots back [...]

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  4:51 PM
ESX, ESX 3.5, VM snapshots, VMware ESX 3.5, VMware snapshots
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10 pts.

rename VMware storage adapter
Added several HBA’s to an ESXi host – is there a way to rename them from “vmhba#” to something else, and where is that done? Looked through Vsphere client and couldn’t see anything.

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2012  1:39 PM
ESXi, HBA, VMware, VMware vSphere, vSphere
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15 pts.

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise and sysprep
I have a new 2008 server which is running as a VM. I have installed service Pack 2 and some common programs such as winzip etc and added some standard shortcuts on the desktop. Initially I had set a static IP and RDP to the server to make all the changes. Once I was ready [...]

Answer Question   |  June 28, 2011  1:36 AM
Sysprep, Virtual machine, Windows Server 2008, Windows Virtualization
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85 pts.

RDP into multiple servers with only one NIC
If we have a VMware server hosting several Window servers 2008 can we RDP into each server at the same time even though the server only has one NIC?

Answer Question   |  June 16, 2011  1:39 PM
RDP, Server virtualization, Virtualization, VMware, VMware Server, Windows Server 2008
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755 pts.

Error in VMware vConverter
whenever i convert a physical machine remotely or local it gives me an error at 95% FAILED: The request refers to an unexpected or unknown type. can anyone help me

Answer Question   |  May 26, 2011  7:55 AM
VMware, VMware error messages, VMware ESX 3.0
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180 pts.

Allocating 2 CPU for a VM
Hi there, Iam vmware conultant for a coporate organisation, i would like to know what are the disadvatanges of adding 2 CPU on 1 VM for 2 node VM cluster example, cluster has 10 VMs and i add 2 CPU to one or two VM will this make the cluster inconsistent.  I can see increase [...]

Answer Question   |  May 22, 2011  7:04 AM
CPU, CPU Utilization, Virtual Machines, VMware ESXI 4.0 Performance, vSphere
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5 pts.

VMWare ESX installation
I tried to install ESX on my PC and a HP DL series server. But after the installation the server does not boot. May I please know what is the specific hardware required for ESX to be installed and used.

Answer Question   |  May 22, 2011  7:20 AM
ESX, VMware, VMware ESX, VMWare Installation
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30 pts.