Failed to add vmkernel nic: A specified parameter was not correct. vSphere...
Hi. I try to add vmknic with Jumbo Frames to my distributed virtual switch. I read the guide vSphere Command-Line Interface Installation and Reference Guide:"vicfg-vmknic -a -i DHCP "vmk5"I see error...
View ArticleAPC Powerchute Network Shutdown - ESXi 4.1 and vMA 4.1
We are taking our first venture into the ESXi world. We've used ESX a lot but not ESXi. We have multiple clusters in vSphere (1 cluster for each physical location). Most of the clusters have 2 physical...
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
View Articlevdf equivalent in vSphere 5.0?
Hi,I have installed Nagios on vMA 5.0, which is useful extension of vMA functionality beyond managing UPS (PCNS) or Adaptec RAID (Arcconf). However, I would like to monitor Datastores (warnings on...
View Articlevifptarget command not found
I just downloaded and setup the vMA vapp this week and while trying to get things setup I have added server using the vifp addserver command. I can list the 6 hosts that I have setup but I cannot use...
View ArticleHow to get any VM's hostname using Remote CLI [ESX Server] ?
Hi, I am trying to automate some testing where in i need to depoly some packages on the VM's on the ESX server. I need the hostname information for the same. i know that we can get the Vm location...
View ArticleUse of uninitialized value in string eq at /usr/bin/vmware-cmd line 392 error?
I am getting the following error with vMA 4.0 build 161993: [vc-01]$ vmware-cmd -T esx-08 /vmfs/volumes/4a4d5344-49ca8461-cc25-003048d27c87/SAM/SAM.vmx getstateUse of uninitialized value in string eq...
View Article"Virtual Ethernet card 'Network adapter 1' is not supported..." when...
Hi, We've successfully deployed vMA in our ESX cluster and noticed that when we try to VMotion the virtual machine to another host we get the following warning message: Virtual Ethernet card 'Network...
View Articleresxtop vMA 4.1
Hi Yesterday I installed a clean vMA 4.1. When I call resxtop to a ESXi 4.0 host and tries to see the storage (disk) VM resource utilization screen an empty screen comes up, like there are no VM's...
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 ArticleHow 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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vma vmware tools error
Unable to install vmware tools As suggested by one of the link to delete ds file, problem persists even after deleting file.
View ArticlevMA 5 script command to start up a VM
I've been googling this for a while and just can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Is there a way to use the vMA to start up a powered off or suspended VM? Thanks! h
View ArticlevMA 5 to 5.0Patch1 Failing with 403 Error?
Hi all,I have a vMA 5.0.0.0 installed with PCNS running on it... I have looked around and saw the post about VMtools but I haven't touched VMtools on this app. When I try to use the webportal to update...
View ArticleCustom splash screen in VMA console?
I was wondering if there was a way to add some content to the console screen displayed by VMA? I have added web administration to my VMA and would like to show a link to the start page. I happened...
View ArticleHow to set advanced host options w/ Perl SDK?
I want to write a script that will let me set advanced host options, so I can roll them out to all of my hosts in one go vs. touching each host. I have the Enterprise license so I don't have host...
View ArticleDisabling vMA 4.1 log collection
Our Hosts are getting an event storm from our vMA server causing some abnormal table growth in our vCenter server DB. We identified the likely root cause as log collection setup on the vMA. Rather than...
View ArticlevMA 5.1.0.0 does not retain name/domain upon reboot
I'm trying to the latest vMA (5.1.0.0 Build 782391) build and cannot figure out why it will not retain it's hostname. I follow the 'Deploy vMA' steps completely and verify the name is updated, but when...
View ArticlevMA 5.1 vs 4.1: Slow SSH connections and slow network response
I just deployed the latest vMA 5.1 after attempting vMA 5.0 Patch 2 and being unable to resolve issues with the proxy settings. IMO vMA 5.0 and vMA 5.1 are just simply awful. Anyway, I need some help...
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vicfg-hostops -o info returns vmotion disabled...
always, vma 5.5. And vMotion works vi-admin@vma:~[esxi1]> vicfg-hostops -o info Host Name : esxi1Manufacturer : VMware, Inc.Model : VMware Virtual...
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