VMware – Cannot Delete an ‘Orphaned’ Replica
Nov17

VMware – Cannot Delete an ‘Orphaned’ Replica

KB ID 0000601  Problem After some messing about on my test network I was left with a ‘replica’ machine that I needed to get rid of, this was easier said than done, as it was in an orphaned state. Solution 1. Find out which host in the cluster the replica is on, In my case that’s simple (I only have one). In a live environment click the replica machines summary tab, and it will tell you which host it is on. Connect...

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ESXi Error “HA agent must have userworld swap enabled”.
Nov17

ESXi Error “HA agent must have userworld swap enabled”.

KB ID 0000045 Problem Seen on diskless ESXi Servers, this happens because, to perform HA, the server needs some swap space, and a diskless server has none. Solution 1. Using your VI client log into your Virtual Center Server. 2. Select the first ESXi host > Configuration > Advanced Settings 3. Select ScratchConfig > Type in a directory with at least 1GB of free storage e.g /vmfs/volumes/SAS1_V1/Scratch/ESXi1 Note: I’ve...

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ESX4 “Web Access” 503 Service Unavailable Error
Nov17

ESX4 “Web Access” 503 Service Unavailable Error

KB ID 0000150  Problem If you connect to an ESX4 Server and attempt to “Log onto Web Access” you get a 503 Service Unavailable error. This is because unlike EXS3 the web console is disabled, well not strictly true the service is usually running but the firewall (on the ESX server) is blocking it.   Solution 1. Log into the ESX Host with the VI Client software. (Note: If you don’t have the VI client you would...

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P2V Error during hot Clone – P2VError FILE_OPEN_FAILED(vpxa-nfc://[Name of Datastore]
Nov17

P2V Error during hot Clone – P2VError FILE_OPEN_FAILED(vpxa-nfc://[Name of Datastore]

KB ID 0000017  Problem P2V Error during hot Clone Error in ESX > Tasks and Events “Failed to import machine to esx.domain.com Error in Log Task failed: P2VError FILE_OPEN_FAILED(vpxa-nfc://[Name of Datastore] Note Entry in Tasks and events will point you to the logfile location on the Virtual Center which is.. C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataVMWareVMware COnterter EnterpriseLogs Scroll to the bottom of the...

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Manually Remove VMware Workstation?
Nov17

Manually Remove VMware Workstation?

KB ID 0000576  Problem Tried to upgrade my VMware Workstation Version 8 today, then my laptop has a BSOD with a NETIO.SYS error, I bought it back up again, and attempted to manually install the newer version. This failed with an obscure .msi error. Even running the installer for the older version would not help. Solution Rather than picking it out of the registry, you can run remove it by running the install .exe file with a...

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VMware Error “The request refers to an object that no longer exists or has never existed”
Nov17

VMware Error “The request refers to an object that no longer exists or has never existed”

KB ID 0000147  Problem Seen when trying to power on a client VM Solution Either Restart the Virtual Center service, or reboot the Virtual Center Server. Then retry to power on the VM. Related Articles, References, Credits, or External Links NA

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Deploy a Router in your ESX Environment
Nov17

Deploy a Router in your ESX Environment

KB ID 0000182 Problem ESX is designed for building both enterprise class networks, and networks solely for test purposes. That’s all fine and dandy but what if you want turn on DHCP in your network but still have it connected to the outside world? Yes you could deploy a Windows server running Routing and Remote Access – as a router, but that seems to be overkill in the extreme. In the past I’ve done articles on...

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VMware Error – Host {name} currently has no management network redundancy
Nov17

VMware Error – Host {name} currently has no management network redundancy

KB ID 0000231  Problem Seen in Vmware ESX / Vmware Vsphere environments with both ESX and ESXi hosts. Solution As far as errors go this one’s pretty straight forward (and very common). I’ve seen it in ESX3 and VSphere networks, with high availability clusters. It’s complaining because there is only one physical NIC presented to the Service Console (I know ESXi does not have a service console, but it has a management...

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ESXi 4/5 – Adding a license key
Nov17

ESXi 4/5 – Adding a license key

KB ID 0000272  Problem ESXi is free, however when you have installed it you will see, Solution 1. To get your key go to the VMware web site > Products > Download > Log in > It will give you a key with the download. 2. Connect to the ESXi host with your vSphere client. 3. Select the Host > Configuration tab > Licence sd Features > Edit > Enter Key > Type in the key > OK > OK.   Related Articles,...

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Installing ESXi 4/5 on SD Card (HP Proliant)
Nov17

Installing ESXi 4/5 on SD Card (HP Proliant)

KB ID 0000274  Problem You have a diskless HP Proliant server – or simply a Proliant with an internal SD card (this procedure will work on internal/external USB drives as well). And you want to install VMware ESXi 4. Solution Pre Requisites Set the Server to Boot From USB Card First 1. When the server boots press F9 to Enter the RBSU. 2. System Options > USB Options > Removable Flash Media Boot Sequence. 3. Select the...

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