APC PCNS for VMware
I am trying to install PCNS for VMware on vMA so our UPS can shutdown our hosts. I'm getting the following message (see attached screenshot): "This version of Powerchute Network Shutdown only supports...
View ArticleError when issueing vifp addserver command
I have a vsphere 4.1 host, that seems to work fine form most actions, I wanted to install the dell/Equallogic multipathing plugin, which requires VMA, when I did, I am hitting a stange roadblock. $...
View ArticleNeed some help with my cron-fu...
Howdy. So here's my trouble. I've recently upgraded to the vMA 4.1 for my environment. I have several legacy scripts that I'm working on converting to pCLI when I've got time, but for now I need to get...
View ArticleCleanup needed after removing vMA prior to deleting targets
vMA 4.1.0 BUILD-268751 I removed my vMA prior to removing it targets. Is there a preferred way to cleanup the residual "vi-admin00" and "vi-user00" account information on the esx hosts prior to...
View ArticleRemote Host directory listing, file viewing and file editing from vMA
We are transitioning to ESXi and will be using vMA for Host management. I have everything configured for AD auth and can do several Host tasks. Here are a couple things I haven't figured out how to do...
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vMA: No virtual machine found
Hi there, I have trouble with controlling vms with the CLI remote AND the vMA.I read this problem in other threads, but I don´t find any solution for that. When I am ask for the inventory with...
View Articleerror running perl scripts on vma
hi there, I'm trying to run some healthcheck scripts on a VMA but am getting access denied errors - this is probably due to my lack of knowledge on Linux! When I try to run the script (logged on as...
View ArticleghettoVCBg2 and Crontab Issue
Hey guys I have ghettoVCBg2 running fine on my VMA 4.1 machine, so now I decided it was time to automate the backups. I followed all the instructions I could find wrt Crontab. Basically I do the...
View ArticlevMA logging and host lockdown mode
Hi, My vMA scenario is as follows: I've installed the vMA and added esx(1) / esxi(7) hosts with the vifp addserver command. They are using fastpass authentication (non-AD) and this works correctly. The...
View ArticleHow can we use vmkfstools on vMA to create disk for host?
I'm very sorry for my stupid question. But according to DCA blueprint, we should know how to use vmkftools on vMA to create disk or do other datastore operations. I normally use vmkfstools directly on...
View ArticlePacket capture of traffic from vMA
I'm deploying a new vMA VM. I have the VM on a different subnet than my regular production network. All is good so far except for when I try to run the "vma-update" command. When I do this I get a...
View ArticleUnable to shutdown ESXi 4.1 host from vMA 4.1 using vicfg-hostops
Hi, I have ESXi 4.1 U1 host server. I also have vMA 4.1 but it's not running inside the ESXi host (but I suppose this isn't important, is it?) According to the vcli doc, I could use the vicfg-hostops...
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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 ArticleWhat process will be in background while connecting esx / esxi through vMA?
Hi, Recently we encountered a problem with putty, connecting to esx servers. mks redirection message. So want to know what process will be in background while connecting to esx / esxi through vMA?
View ArticleVMA Error Messages on Load
Hi. I just downloaded and installed the VMA 4.1 so that, like everyone else here, I could deploy the APC PCNS software. <-: When I start up the appliance I get this: Memory for crash kerner (0x0 to...
View ArticleThe vifs command on a VMA (--copy)
Hi, I have a question, I am trying to get the vifs command to work in copy mode, but I can not seem to get it to work. I receive the following error. [vi-admin@vma ~][esxi01]$ vifs --server esxi01...
View ArticlevMA5.0 has firewall?~ how can I close it or add port to a application.
My host is vSphere 5.0, I have vMA 5.0 and vMA4.1 on the host. I install a appication in vMA5.0 and vMA4.1, vMA4.1 is work fine, but the appication can't work fine on vMA5.0, I guess that it's the...
View ArticlevMA 5.0 unauthenticated console users change network/timezone?
It appears to me that with vMA 5.0 any unauthenticated user that can open a console in vCenter to the vMA can change the eth0 network parameters and timezone. To me this seems like a huge security...
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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