How can I run the vim-cmd on the ESXi target from vMA?
I need to get some vSwitch specific information like - whether the MAC Address Change, Forged Transmits and Promiscuous Mode policies are set to Accept or reject. I can get the information directly...
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Best way to transfer files to vMA
My first experience with vMA was very painful. I needed to transfer some files to it but found that the only way to do so, at first glance, is using some CD/ISO image!? Come on, I'm not going to burn...
View ArticleWhy can't I install gcc or git in vMA 5.0.0's SLES 11
I'd like to build some 3rd party software and have it available as a service in vMA 5.0. The source is in a git repository and would require gcc (among other things) to build it on the VMware SLES 11...
View ArticleIs it possible to Telnet to a VMA server
I have spent days trying to find out if there is a way to telnet to a vma server. Is this possilble? any help appreciated thanks.
View ArticlevMA5 with Microsoft CA certificates
Can I replace the self-signed ssl certificates in the vMA with ones from a Microsoft, or commercial, CA? I've seen notes on doing this for ESXi and vCenter, but I can't seem to see anything about the...
View ArticlevMA 5.1 fails with fsck problem
I am running a vma 5.1 on every esx 5.1 host in a local store with installed APC shutdown software. Everything worked fine for some weeksI did a backup of the vma with veeam after installing every...
View ArticleRunning commands in vMA
I have vMA up and have added a test host to it using vifp addserver. How does one then run esxcli and vim-cmd type commands against hosts using the vMA?Thanks!
View ArticleScript download
Where I can download the script from? There is no link in the doc page. Thanks!
View Articlefastpass doesn't work if vCenter is configured with a domain user
I installed vMA 5.1 with vCenter 5.1.1a. ssh vi-admin@vma_ip #vMA has been joined to the AD domain:vi-admin@vma:~> sudo domainjoin-cli queryvi-admin's password:Name = vmaDomain =...
View ArticleManage snapshots with vMA
Hi, Is there any way in which I could manage VM snapshots using vMA? I'm using the command "vmware-cmd" but I see no option to LIST the snapshots and revert to a specific one. I can only get the...
View ArticlevMA 5.5 will not function
I installed the new release of vMA 5.5 and configured the IP address and network configuration through the console on the vm. When I try to open my browser and browse the site it sits for a while and...
View ArticleREAD ONLY
Hi, I try to modify a config file in /var/tripplite/poweralert and the system refuse. ACCESS DENIED. Any idea plz
View ArticlevMA 5.5.0.0 Refreshed Build
Hi there, I note that a newer build of vMA 5.5 has recently been made available (and indicated by a notice in the vMA forum I'm posting in). The newer build appears to be v5.5.0.0 Build 1387931 while...
View Article"Find entity by IP" when PCNS gives shutdown command.
I recently installed PCNS 3.1 on vMA 5.5. This in an ESXi version 5.5. I installed vMA and added my ESXi with 'vifp addserver server.domain.name' .with 'vifp listserver'I can see that it is...
View ArticleCommand to find vm,host the vm running on, cluster name & data center name...
Hi Can anyone pls share vma command if any to to find vm,host the vm running on, cluster name & data center name the VM is part of Thanks in advance
View Articlesshd_config + AllowGroups + AD group
I am doing some tests with the AllowGroups settings in sshd_config.We have a security group which contain all our administrative accounts that should have access to the vMA. I only want to allow this...
View ArticlevMA login issue
I just setup my vMA.. I didnt setup AD authentiction to my esxi host.. I added my target server as my vc Server... then I tried to add my esxi host via running add server commands.. and I am getting...
View ArticlevMA causes rapid database growth
Hey all. Have a question and I wanted to see if anyone else is experiencing this. I deployed vMA 4.1 a while back and I believe I followed the deployment guide correctly. However, I had a problem...
View ArticleESXi and VMware vSphere Management Assistant (vMA)
We are a care home company looking to virtualise our environment using ESXi 4.1. I need to connect the ESXi running on a DELL poweredge R610 to a UPS. I have downloaded the new VMware vSphere...
View ArticleHow to send an email from vma?
Hi together, does anybody know how to send an email from vma?i don't find the command "mail". Thanks Timm
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