Cannot install rpm to 5.1 vMA
I'm attempting to install an rpm to 5.1 that I previously installed to 5.0. On 5.0 it installed without issue. On 5.1, I get the following errors: Preparing......
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 ArticleUpgrade Path from VMA 5.0.2 to VMA 5.1.0
I've recently upgraded our ESXi hosts and vCenter to 5.1 -- I see that VMA 5.1.0 is available as a separate appliance deployment (.ovf), but I'd prefer to just upgrade our 5.0.2 installation to 5.1.......
View ArticleVMA 5.0.2 and 5.0.1 permission denied with resxtop
I've mounted a windows share on the appliance to dump logs to when running resxtop. I'm able to write a file to the windows share with touch, but get Permission denied when using resxtop. I also...
View ArticlevMA Update Best Practice
Hi everyone,I apologise if this is a basic question but I had trouble finding any relevant documentation. Simply, what is the best practice for keeping vMA (v5.0+) up-to-date? I'm currently running a...
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Unable to install vmware tools in vMA
After deploying vMA 4.1, I notice that vmware tools is not included. When I attempt to install it, it said that vmware tools is already installed and I have to remove it first before I can install the...
View ArticleHow do I create mutiple admin accounts on vMA?
Dear Friends, As we all known, the vMA has only two built-in account vi-admin and vi-user. In our farm there are serveral Esxi engineer, I want them login with their ow IDs on vMA. Can anyone guide me...
View ArticleUsing VIMA to shut down an EqualLogic PS5000E SAN
Currently I'm working on setting up a VIMA to handle shutting down hosts in the event of a power failure (Talking to an APC UPS) Has anyone had much experience with Dell/EqualLogic's host scripting...
View ArticleUpdate vMA without internet access
We are not allowed to let our servers to connect to the internet. Not even a proxy.Is there a way to update the vMA offline?
View ArticleHow to reset IP / hostname info in vMA appliance?
A while ago, this question was asked and answered (http://communities.vmware.com/message/1020415) for VIMA, but the answer no longer seems to work. If you've assigned the wrong IP, or need to change...
View ArticlevGhettoLinkedClone Customization failing
Hi all, I just recently started playing with vGhettoLinkedClone for ESX4; it works perfect until I try to use the --customize_guest option.This is the command line I am using: vGhettoLinkedClone.pl...
View Articlehow can I view ESXi logfiles directly from vMA
Hi guys, I'd like to know if there is a possibility to view ESXi logfiles directly from the server with vMA instead of collecting them first with the vMA vilogger interface or using Tech Support Mode?
View ArticleHow to restart the ESX/ESXi Management Agents via vMA ?
Hi, I could not find a way to perform the "Restart Management Agents" operation that is available on the DCUI, through a perl script on a vMA. ESX has the "service mgmt-vmware restart" command...
View ArticleChanging from DHCP to Static IP
Hi, just wondering if anyone can help. I originally configured my VMA to be a DHCP client, but now I need to configure it with a static IP. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
View ArticlevSphere Client main window periodically jump into foreground
I'm running vSphere Client Version 4.1.0 on Windows 7 Enterprise x64 and Windows 2008 R2 Enterprise, and I'm encountering problem with the client... When I open up a console window on one of the...
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 Articlevma 4.1 asks for username password when using esxcli
Experiencing a problem where i am using vma 4.1 against an esxi 4.1 host. When using esxcli vma asks for username and password. I have tried root and vi-admin but no luck. I am authenticating against...
View Articlevifp addserver - Error: Host is not reachable.
I'm trying to add an ESXi 4.0.0. to a freshly installed VMA 4.1. I keep getting "Error: Host is not reachable." after issuing "vifp addserver" command.Issuing vifp listservers" gets me a "Error: No...
View Articleget system serial number?
I want to get the system serial number from the vMA. I know it's possible with Powershell but I want it from within the vMA. the vicfg-hostops -o info results in:Host Name :...
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