Horrible iSCSI performance - ESXi 5.5 + Storwize V7000
Hello folks,Subject says it all. Here's the scoop:Back end: IBM Storwize V7000, two canisters, each one with 2 x 10Gb connections (total of 4 x 10Gb connections)Front end: ESXi 5.5 U1., configured with...
View ArticleRe: some extents missing
Very helpful Bayu, this was exactly what I was looking for. Only thing I thought was interesting.. in misconception #2 it says "if a non-head extent member goes down, you won’t be able to access the...
View ArticleRe: Type of vmdk reporting
Hi, Look at the below link... Might help you out with understanding the commands on the topic you have raised....
View ArticleRe: Reclaim zeroed space via Vsphere or Vcenter GUI
Hello,check carefully this vmware's kb:http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2004155 I guess it will help you Best regards,Pablo
View ArticleFiles missing from datastores
This is my home hypervisor, so all storage is DAS non-raid.I recently had a crash of the disk containing all guests. It's now installed with a new disk for guests, but when i look under...
View ArticleRe: Multiple SCSI bus H:0x2 entries across multiple hosts
Did you find out what about 5.5 was different? Or why netapp said it wasn't supported? Thanks!
View ArticleRe: VSAN: cannot add storage policy, VSAN option missing under "rule based on...
Thanks all. Right, fresh installation of vCenter resolves the problem. But I wonder what could be the impact to end customer when vCenter is to be re-installed in production environment @_@ Hope that...
View ArticleRe: Incorrect "Used Storage" reported - ESX 5.5
Has anyone been able to find a solution to this? We are noticing the same issue on vSphere 5.5 as well. If we perform a storage vMotion to another data store on the same SAN, it correctly updates the...
View ArticleRe: Files missing from datastores
Can't someone at least have an idea? It's pretty frustrating situation.
View ArticleStorage vMotion for vCenter
I have a Windows 2008 VM for vCenter on my lab. I'm running ESXi 5.1. I would like to know if it is possible to storage vMotion this Windows 2008 VM to another datastore, without loosing to damaging...
View ArticleRe: Storage vMotion for vCenter
Yes, if your vCenter is licensed for Storage vMotion you can do it without problems.
View ArticleRe: Storage vMotion for vCenter
Hi Friend, Yes you can do. Storage vMotion requirements and limitations:VMware vSphere 5.1 Licensing details:http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/vsphere_pricing.pdfJust search with "Storage vMotion",...
View ArticleRe: VMFS file system corrupted(urgent Need help)
Hi, I contacted VMware support and issue has been resolved. Thanks a lot for your suggestions
View ArticleRe: Files missing from datastores
Still searching for an answer. How can flat-files just dissapear from datastores? And not just one but 8 flat's *poff* gone.One example, a disk only containing a .locker-folder, that's it!
View ArticleRe: DRS practice question help
Let me know if you have any other queries during your preparation.
View ArticleRe: ESX Maintenace
Thanks a lot AndréHow best to determine the resource usage on the ESX node is optimum so that the VMs can automatically get vmotioned to the other node?Also can you please point me how to check the DRS...
View ArticleRe: Deploying templates to local disks?
On the step 1b (Select a compute resource) select the host Host2 (192.168.0.102).
View ArticleRe: ESX Maintenace
Hi Rahul, Below blog explain you in detail how DRS takes migration decision: DRS Deepdive - Yellow Bricks : It is worth to read twice. If the earlier VM is migrated to other host and if it is not...
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