ESXI 5 - HW Design
Hi I am going to setup ESXI 5 on an DL 385 G7 with 2x146GB HDD and 6x300GB HDD.How should I make the RAID Config for getting a performant system?Any tips and hints?There will be some Windows 2008R2...
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Hi, If your only running a single host, no shared storage etc I would say it really depends on the I/O profile of the VMs. You mention no database servers, So I assume Windows Domain controller running...
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as mentioned by Josh, RAID 1 will be enough for the esxi, and you have 6 x 300 gb hdd is there so RAID 50 will be good option, create a RAID 50 volume for the virtual machines, it will give better...
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Raid 1 for the ESXi install on the two drives like others stated and then it's really up to you on the configuration of the other drives. You should do some research on what you expect as far as IOPS...
View ArticleHow to move RDM from old storagen HP to New storage DELL
Hi, I am implementing VSphere 5.0 in my environment. Currently we are using old storage Datastore and also configured RDM in one of the Virtual Machine. But now the same RDM we want to move new...
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Have you had a look at http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1005241 ?
View ArticleIssues with setting up an economy friendly home lab - need guidance
I am trying to set up a home lab to try out VSphere 5.0 features and prepare for VCP5.It is my understanding that ESXi 5.0 can be can be created on workstation 7.1, so tried created one. when I create...
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you might not have vt-x enabled. try this: http://www.sysprobs.com/guide-install-vmware-vsphere-5-esxi-5-vmware-workstation-windows-7
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Thanks for the quick response. I did run the utility and the technology is supported. It says yes to both virtualization technology and 64 architecture.. I shall try again and keep this forum...
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update - still no luck. still complains about x64 not supported by host (incorrect). went to verify if virtualization is enabled at BIOS. it shows as enabled under security. I believe I have everything...
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Hi, Are you able to install 32bit Operating System? . I guess Virtualizing ESXi is not supported in your current Setup.Reason: ESXi VM doesn't see features like VT and NX bit enable/disable. If you...
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Hi krishna,thanks. I shall try that. but then, I plan to install VCenter server on the virtual machine. my understanding is - VCS reauires x64 server grade OS. like win server 2008 r2. Is my...
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Hi, That's Correct. ESXi Servers in this scenario can be used only to test work loads. Install Vcenter vm in VMware Workstation. this will work.
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Have you checked the CPU option "Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI"?
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Hi Krishna,thanks again. I dont understand the part "vcenter server vm in vmware workstation" can you explain please ?
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Hi,thanks for reaching out. on my intel machine, it is supported (used a utility to verify and also checked the BIOS). AMD is out of question. i just verified that it does not support virtualization.
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As Vcenter Server needs 64bit OS, please install it on Vmware Workstation.
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Sorry, I wasn't very clear. Have you enabled "Virtualize Intel..." on the VM CPUs?
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Hi Krishna,Thanks ! If my understanding is correct, I can spin out an x64 windows server on my workstation on machine 1, run vcs in it, and manage x86 machines created on esxi. Thanks. I will try...
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Thanks Krishna. That was of some help. now when I tried installing the VCServer on a windows server 2008 R2 datacenter, it errors out with the following error number "3903422557" (random sql server...
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