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VMX file corrupt
Hi I decide to resinstall my PC I copied all my data to an external drive and re installed it. HAving reinstalled windows I copied my files back and installed the latest version of Player. I use it to...
View Articlevmxnet3 num_rqs on newer kernels
Hi, We're implementing a product, which states in the documentation, that num_rqs should be set to 1. The kernel supplied module 1.4.7.0-k-NAPI says "unknow parameter", when modprobing it with num_rqs....
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Automatic backups of the VM
Hello, I have install the Vmware vSphere ESXI 6.0 free version.Can you tell me if in this version is possibility to configure the automatic backups of the VM by scheduling a task for that? I'm not...
View ArticleVMware Tools 5.5 : rename temp directory on Windows Serveur 2008 R2
Hello, On windows 2008 R2 guest, I need rename the TEMP path c:\windows\temp\vmware-système to c:\windows\temp\vmware-tmp.can someone help me? thanks for your help.Madison
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Removing Vmware-Tools from Linux guest
I'm trying to import a Virtual Machine created on VMware Workstation 12 to AWS and the script their rep gave me tells me VMware Tools is installed. I know for sure I did not install it and I can verify...
View ArticleOld Windows 2000 (!) guest
I have an old Windows 2000 Server guest VM.I need to enlarge a 200 GB virtual HD.I enlarged the virtual HD but I am unable to enalrge the partition, ad diskpart does not allow resizing a basic...
View ArticleInstalling VM OS from USB?
My basic question is "how?" When I start Workstation 12, the only installation medium it offer me is a CD or DVD drive. The OS I'm trying to install comes on a USB and won't fit on a DVD. I'm running...
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ESXi 6.5 - VMware Tools Problem
Hi,I've just upgraded my ESXi from 6.0 to 6.5.I've used the iso with VMware tools included (VMware-VMvisor-Installer-6.5.0-4564106.x86_64.iso)When trying to upgrade the Tools in Virtual Machines I get...
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vCenter Converter Linux
Hi Team, I am desperately looking for a Linux version of VMware vCenter Converter Standalone. Can anyone kindly provide me a link for that setup ?
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Can't install VMWare Tools on FreeBSD 11.0
I've installed FreeBSD 11.0 as a guest in Fusion, but I am unable to install VMWare Tools. The first attempt ended with a message to re-run the program after installing the compat6x-amd64 package....
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autostart VM from ESXI 6.5 web client
I just installed a new ESXI 6.5 server as a learning tool and have several VM already installed I am using the web interface ( so, I did not installed anything on my laptop) and I am trying to find out...
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Getting 4K resolution Fedora 25 in VMWare 12.5.2 build-4638234
Is anyone running Fedora 25 in 4K? I cannot get more than 2560 x 1600, though Fedora 24 had no problem going to 3840 x 2160. The VM is set to use host settings for the monitor, VMWare Tools seems to be...
View Articleextend C Drive on Windows 2008 R2 running SQL Server 2008/SharePoint 2010
Can I extend C:\ drive in Windows Server 2008 R2 ? I know how to do this with vCenter to extend the VM for C Drive vmdk and Disk Management/rescan/extend in Windows). My concern is not how to do it...
View ArticleImport VM from Fusion to Workstation
This is a simple question, I think, but I can't find anything in the documentation. I have a Fusion VM of WinXP Pro. In the near future, I may need to move it to a Windows host. Does Workstation read...
View ArticleVMWARE Tools WARNING: Failed to get size of IP buffer / Failed to get nic info
Good morning,i have a problem with a Windows 2008 R2 SP1 Server virtual machine on ESX 5.5 Enviroment.Every about 30 days thisserver brings out the following warnings related to VMware Tools, in this...
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What is the correct size for guest OS virtual memory.
I have 4 server VMs where given memory is 256 GB on each VM. The virtual memory is set 4 GB on each VM's guest OS. I see there is 256GB swap file created in each VM's respective folder. I just want to...
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Configure big HPC VMs without pinning NUMA node
Hi. I'm trying to configure two or more VMs with 8, 16 or 32 vCPUs on a 4 socket DELL r820 with 64 logical CPUs. I've configured the first VM with 16 vCPUs with:cpuid.coresPerSocket =...
View ArticleUnable to log in to vSphere Client via a particular domain user
I have a few users in the domain group "ESXi Admins". The group is given admin permissions to all ESXi hosts. Two of the three users can log in just fine but one cannot. Only one domain user out of...
View ArticleWhat is the difference between vmtools and vmware hardware version?
Hi, What is the difference between vmtools and vmware hardware version? why do we need to upgrade vmtools first and then upgrade vmware hardware version? .What exactly does vmware hardware version...
View Articleln: failed to create symbolic link
Hi, Here is my configuration :- host OS : ESXi 5- guest OS : Linux Mint 18- windows server with shared disk In my Linux Mint 18 I mount a shared disk from the Windows Server with autofs and cifsMy...
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