I got a network error when upgrading VCSA 5.5 to 6.0
DNS server maps host name 192.168.1.206 to address(es) ; <<>> DiG 9.9.2-P2 <<>> 192.168.1.206 +short,;; global options: +cmd,;; connection timed out; no servers could be reached...
View ArticlevCenter Server 5.5 fails to start after server reboot
I am testing vSphere 5.5 in our lab and I am experiencing some issues with vCenter Server or SSO. After a fresh install all works about fine, I can add AD authentication to SSO and AD login works to...
View ArticleWhat stops working when VCenter Server is shut down?
Yes...I'm being paranoid! No, I can't find a concise answer anywhere. We have VCenter 5.5, a distributed switch, 3 port groups, 5 datastores, SSO, ESXi 5.5 hosts, and of course many VM's. What, if...
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VMware vSphere Web Client - migrate option greyed out
When selecting a VM to migrate the option to migrate is greyed out. In fact, Power On, Migrate, Revert to Current Snapshot are greyed out. I would like to migrate this VM to another host and...
View ArticleCloning of VMs using Web Client always fails on Compatibility Check
After a recent upgrade to vCenter 5.5.0 update 2e, I am unable to use the web client to clone VMs. Each time i try to clone I get this error when the client is doing a compatibility check: Error...
View ArticleHow can I check openssh version on ESXi5.5?
How can I check openssh version on ESXi machines?I have got some issues with its versions Authenticated users can exploit this vulnerability to obtain usernames and other sensitive information.It’s...
View ArticleNeed to Disable SSL V3 - How can I disable it? Is it required?
The SSL protocol 3.0 design error, uses nondeterministic CBC padding, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attacks (POODLE) Additional information: (CVE-2014-3566)An unauthorised user who can...
View ArticleSYSLOG collector in vSphere 6
Is the SYSLOG Collector in vSphere 6 discontinued? Up to vSphere vCenter Server 5.5 there was an option under vSphere Support Tools to "Install vSphere Syslog Collector".From the install screen of...
View Articlehosts can't connect to VCenter
HiI have 5 hosts, 3 hosts and the VCenter are in the same subnet and they are connected to VCenter. 2 of the hosts can't connect to the VCenter are on different subnet. It was working yesterday....
View ArticleVCSA 6.0 VPXD does not start
I have VCSA 6.0 installed but the VPXD does not initialize. Is there a specific log file that I can look at to determine why it is not initializing.
View ArticleVMware vCenter Server 5.5 update 2 Install Error – “Create standalone...
VMware vCenter Server 5.5Installtion failing with “Create standalone instance VMwareVCMSDS” failedI've got couple of VMware docs, but my OS is windows 2012 server,any helpp is appreciated. VMware KB:...
View ArticleMS Failover Clustering Service for vSphere 6.0
I have vSphere 6.0 running in my lab as a trial right now and my evaluation is about to run out, before that happens i am going to test out building a SQL DB cluster for vCenter 6.0. I have built out...
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template actions grayed out
Hi, Today I've found out that for one of my templates some of the actions are grayed out. I can successfully deploy vm from this template, however I can't convert it to vm, nor rename it, nor remove it...
View ArticleIssues with installing the VSphere web client 6.0
I'm a noob to ESXI I recently acquired a T610 server from the company that I work for, and I have installed ESXI 6.0 on the server to spin up several VM servers. I've also installed the VSphere...
View ArticleAn internal error has occurred - Error #1009
Hi all, I have installed vCenter 6.0. When I use vCenter web client I got this error: An internal error has occurred - Error #1009.Reloading the client is recommended, so as to clear any problems left...
View Articleissues with Web Client permissions (vsphere 6)
Hi I have installed vCenter Server 6.0 for a customer today, which completed fine - however I now have issues getting permissions i vCenter Web Client - even when using the SSO administrator login. I...
View ArticleBug Report - SSL Automation Tool SSO Password
Hi, I came across an issue a while back that I thought I'd write about on my blog.Essentially, the batch file that scripts the entire process for the SSL Automation tool from VMware does not like the...
View Articleno bash shell vphere 6.0
since there is no bash shell in vcenter server 6.0how do you connect to your Platform service controller which if I am understanding is the vsphere server to be able to get the ssl key and csr file...
View ArticleVM Resource Requirements for Nessus Vulnerability Scanner
We're getting ready to install Nessus scanners as Windows 2008 R2 Virtual Machines within our VMWare Infrastructure. The scanners will be heavilyused as we have thousands of target computers to scan....
View Articlewin7 64bit and ie 11 安装 vsphere web client integrationplugin后，该插件不能用，如何解决？
vCenter Server 6,client computer is win7 64 bit and ie 11,install web client interationplugin 6.0.0,但在部署OVF模板时，选择本地文件，点浏览按钮不出浏览文件窗口。换chrome or firefox也是这是样，如何解决这个问题？
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