Update from ESXi 5.0 to 5.5 doesnt work
Hi all, we want to update our ESXi Server Version 5.0 to Version 5.5 but the Update doesnt recognize the old Version (5.0). How can we fix this ? CheersDirk
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I installed ESXi "first time" on a desktop with two hard drivers.Server is up and running. However i can only use the hard drive the server is installed on. Can someone please point me in the right...
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Hi, I am planning to install VMWARE ESXi 5.1 U1 installation on dell poweredge xs23-sb (dcs) . I have following questions : 1. Did anyone installed ESXi 5.1 U1 on this server. Regards,Shabbir.
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Hello, I am facing very slowness while installing the ESXi 5 on my server. could you please suggest what could be the problem.. Thank You!Deepak
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View ArticleNewbie Question: Hard Disk Capacity
Hi, I have 4 x 73GB HDD and when I installed VMWare it showed me only 2 disks each of 63GB capacity approximately (I do not remember the exact number but close to this). I wanted to build at least 3 to...
View ArticleHost machine - it is impossible to boot from hard drive
Hello everybody! Looks like I need your help - I installed ESXi 5 from CD, all is correct. But: when I reboot host machine ESXi can't start from HDD, I see message about "no operating system found". So...
View ArticleDoes installing an ESXi enterprise license 'phone home' to ensure authenticity?
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If I would like to keep my ESXi (5.5 most likely) and vmstore on a system mirror (e.g., 2x SSDs), what is my best controller option fora) at a minimum 2x6Gb sata ports (with matching bandwidth for...
View ArticleIs it possible to upgrade esxi 5.5 to custom Dell esxi 5.5 Ao1 ?
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View ArticleNeed suggestions
Hello Expert,We have some physical servers running with ESXi 5.5 U2. Some configuration changes have been done on those servers by others. We do not want those changes. I was just wondering , do you...
View ArticleUpdate from ESXi 5.0 to 5.5 doesnt work
Hi all, we want to update our ESXi Server Version 5.0 to Version 5.5 but the Update doesnt recognize the old Version (5.0). How can we fix this ? CheersDirk
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View ArticleNew to vmware and vSphere rolling out ESXI 5.1 looking for...
Hi all new to the site just purchased 2 Dell PowerEdge R720 servers with internal storage of (6)500GB Drives configured at RAID5(no SAN) and 128GB of RAM. We are planning on running Windows Server...
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