Archive for März, 2010
How to install patches or updates for your VMware ESX host using Update Manager
Source: VMware KBTV >> We have a new video for you today detailing installing patches or updates to your VMware ESX host using VMware vCenter Update Manager. This video was created using ESX 4.0 and Update Manager 4.0. The same basic steps apply to other versions of ESX. This video also shows you how to [...]
How to virtualize an application using VMware ThinApp
Source: VMware KBTV >> This video walks you through the process of virtualizing an application using VMware ThinApp. The video uses the Setup Capture Wizard in Thinapp and provides some context to some of the screens you will interact with. Virtualizing an application lets you deploy it to many users without having to install the [...]
Troubleshooting vmware-hostd service if it fails or stops responding (1002849)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Troubleshooting vmware-hostd service if it fails or stops responding (1002849) The vmware-hostd management service is the main communication channel between ESX hosts and VMkernel. If vmware-hostd fails, ESX hosts disconnects from VirtualCenter and Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed Preferences Copyright © 2010 VMware, Inc. All rights reserved. Go to [...]
NetXen NC510F 10GB adapter not detected (1007034)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> NetXen NC510F 10GB adapter not detected (1007034) · The NetXen NC510F is being picked up but is not being assigned as a vmnic. · The NetXen NC510F cannot be used. · NetXen cards use the unm_nic (3.4.115) driver and you can see that this is also Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed [...]
Troubleshooting timekeeping issues in Linux guest operating systems (1011771)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Troubleshooting timekeeping issues in Linux guest operating systems (1011771) · Time in the virtual machine jumps forward and back · Time in the virtual machine runs slowly · Time in the virtual machine runs quickly This article provides steps for Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed Preferences Copyright © [...]
Determining detailed build number information for VMware Fusion (1012055)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Determining detailed build number information for VMware Fusion (1012055) This article provides steps for determining what the build number is for VMware Fusion. To determine the build number for VMware Fusion: 1) Launch VMware Fusion. 2) Click the Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed Preferences Copyright © 2010 VMware, Inc. [...]
Perfmon does not start logging when all VMware-specific counters are selected for a virtual machine performance object (1013677)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Perfmon does not start logging when all VMware-specific counters are selected for a virtual machine performance object (1013677) This is an issue on Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 (32-bit) systems only. This problem occurs when Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed Preferences Copyright © 2010 VMware, [...]
Importing a Parallels virtual machine fails: The virtual machine was not properly shut down (1013957)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Importing a Parallels virtual machine fails: The virtual machine was not properly shut down (1013957) · Importing a virtual machine from Parallels fails with the error: The Virtual Machine was not properly Shut Down, Close and Try Again. This error Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed Preferences Copyright © [...]
Update Manager install or upgrade fails if authentication credentials contain a semicolon (1014119)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Update Manager install or upgrade fails if authentication credentials contain a semicolon (1014119) · Update Manager 4.0 installation or upgrade fails · You see one or more of the following errors: · · Error 25085.Setup failed to register VMware Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed Preferences Copyright © 2010 VMware, Inc. [...]
Upgrading ESX fails with the error: Unable to enable interface. This address may be in use by an other host. (1014413)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Upgrading ESX fails with the error: Unable to enable interface. This address may be in use by an other host. (1014413) · Upgrading ESX 3.5 to ESX 4.0 using the vi hostupdate utility fails at 89% · Remediation using Update Manager fails · Upgrading Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed [...]
Security warning displays when running ThinApp Capture from a network share (1014871)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Security warning displays when running ThinApp Capture from a network share (1014871) · When launching a ThinApp captured application from a network share, you see the following security warning: The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed Preferences Copyright © 2010 [...]
Disabling Network boot option from appearing in a virtual machine’s BIOS (1014906)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Disabling Network boot option from appearing in a virtual machine’s BIOS (1014906) This article provides steps to prevent the Network boot option from appearing in a virtual machine’s BIOS. Removing this option prevents access to PXE boot. To Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed Preferences Copyright © [...]
Gartner Says 60 Percent of Virtualized Servers Will Be Less Secure Than the Physical Servers They Replace Through 2012
Source: Gartner Press Release >> http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1322414 Gartner Says 60 Percent of Virtualized Servers Will Be Less Secure Than the Physical Servers They Replace Through 2012 Gartner Outlines Six Most Common Virtualization Security Risks and How to Combat Them STAMFORD, Conn., March 15, 2010 — Through 2012, 60 percent of virtualized servers will be less [...]
How does the VMware Technical Support escalation process work?
Source: VMware KBTV >> This video overviews the VMware Technical Support escalation process. The video details information that is found in various places on our website and consolidates it into this easy to follow video. Includes information about our Technical Support locations and model, as well as how to request an escalation and what to [...]
Adjusting the VMware High Availability failover timeout value (1000510)
Source: VMware Newsletter >> Adjusting the VMware High Availability failover timeout value (1000510) Caution: Increasing the VMware HA timeout value also increases the amount of time before real failures are detected. A longer failure detection time may cause a longer outage Download VMware Products | Privacy | Update Feed Preferences Copyright © 2010 VMware, Inc. [...]
