HA deepDive by Duncan Epping finally here, check this out
vCenter
Recover Deleted .vmx file
what if you mistakenly delete virtual machine configuration file .vmx Or configuration file can be corrupt. To resolve the issue Log in to vSphere Client or web Client Note: By creating new vmx , it creates a new MAC address for new configuration file. 1- Select Affected Virtual Machine and Right Click and … Continue reading Recover Deleted .vmx file
Registering or Re-adding Virtual Machine on vCenter Inventory or ESXi
You can register Orphaned VM which is not a part of vCenter Inventory or ESXi. I am sharing two ways to do that. First is by using vi client 1- Log in to vCenter Server 2- Select Desired Host in which you willing to add Virtual 3- Go to Configuration- Storage 4- Right click on … Continue reading Registering or Re-adding Virtual Machine on vCenter Inventory or ESXi
Quick stats on hostname is not up-to-date
When you connect to VMware vCenter Server 5.5 or 6.0 using Vsphere Cline or Web Client following Message shown in Host's Summary TAB. Quick stats on hostname is not up-to-date If you connect Host directly the message will not come. To resolve the issue you need to add parameters in Advanced Setting of vCenter Sever … Continue reading Quick stats on hostname is not up-to-date
Affinity rules
An affinity rule is a setting that establishes a relationship between two or more VMware virtual machines (VMs) and hosts. Affinity rules and anti-affinity rules tell the vSphere hypervisor platform to keep virtual entities together or separated. The rules, which can be applied as either required or preferred, help reduce traffic across networks and keep … Continue reading Affinity rules
