Convert  a Virtualbox VM to a VMware Fusion VM
Mar24

Convert a Virtualbox VM to a VMware Fusion VM

KB ID 0001169  Problem I have a bunch of VM’s that I use with GNS3 that are in Virtualbox. I also run VMware Fusion, and since my upgrade to version 1.4.4 I need to run the GNS3 VM in VMware, (I could not get the Virtualbox version to work). So I decided to copy over the remainder of my VMs as well. Solution Within Virtualbox > File > Export Appliance. Select the VM in question > Continue. Important: Ensure you have...

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GNS3 Update – Could Not Find a VM Named ‘GNS3 VM’
Feb16

GNS3 Update – Could Not Find a VM Named ‘GNS3 VM’

KB ID 0001160  Problem GNS3 had nagged me the last few times I tried to use it about upgrading, so I downloaded and installed the update and it stopped here; Could not find a VM named ‘GNS3 VM’ is it imported in VMware or Virtualbox I use both VMware Fusion and Virtualbox. But Virtualbox looks after all the VM’s I use in GNS3. Either way I did not know what I was looking for, and the download (and application folder)...

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Cisco ISE NFR Appliance Setup
Nov17

Cisco ISE NFR Appliance Setup

KB ID 0001066 Problem The Cisco ISE NFR appliance is for demos and test bench use, I’m currently building a test lab for ISE so I spun a copy up. I looked at the associated ReadMe.pdf for instructions on the basic setup, and found a hyper-link to the instructions, that didn’t work! bah. Solution The appliance comes as an OVA file for importation into vSphere/ESX, I’m assuming you have already imported the appliance....

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