VMware Server and changing DNS domain from localdomain
I installed VMware Server 1.0.1 on Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition with a NAT network. Noticed that DNS domain is localdomain by default. ipconfig /all shows Prmary DNS suffix, DNS Suffix search...
View ArticlePort Forwarding Issues - NAT
I have vmware server installed on Debian Linux 3.1 (Sarge) running a Windows 2000 Virtual machine. I have 1 NIC and 1 public IP address. I set up a remote console in Windows to access the server. I...
View ArticleVMware Tools missing in Control Panel
I always thought that the VMware Tools Panel is part of the Control Panel in Windows. Because I removed the VMware Tray Icon I ran into the problem to start the Tools. There are no more VMware Tools...
View ArticleSafely delete redo files
I have some big redo files in a virtual machine and I would like to know how to safely delete them. DISCO_E.vmdk.REDO_a00544DISCO_C.vmdk.REDO_a00544 Thanks CCA
View ArticleDNS Servers and standard Gateway via dhcpd.conf
I don t get it working to give DNS Server and standard Gateway parameter to my Guestvia dhcpd.conf....allow unknown-clients;default-lease-time 1800; # 30 minutesmax-lease-time 7200;...
View ArticleRestarting vmnet-natd after changing nat.conf
I need a way to programatically restart the vmnet-netd process with the correct arguments after changing the natd.conf for a specific interface. Is there an easier way than doing a "ps", grabbing the...
View Articleno .vmx file after creationo f the VM
Hi, I've tried to install another OS (FC 6) as guest under FC6 host but at each time I've tried there was no .vmx file.I've to precise that I've tried with creation of a full disk an with a non ful...
View Articlecomments in .vmx file
Is there a way of commenting out an entry in the VM's configuration file? I there a "comment character," like # or ; to use?
View ArticleParent of this virtual disk could not be opened
Hi! I have a problem with my vmware-image. When I open Virtual Machine Settings and click on my Hard Disk in the list, I get the following error:"Failed to retrieve disk information for...
View ArticleNeed recommendations on Raid stripe size
Hi, I'm trying to get a windows 2003 host to run as fast as it can. My attention has turned to the disk subsystem. I would like to hear the group's recommendations regarding RAID Stripe Size for the...
View ArticleRemove VMWare Tools icon
I am running a Windows 2000 Terminal Server VM on a Ubuntu 6.06 server and I would like to remove the VMWare Tools icon so normal users can't muck around with the settings. Can this be done? Thanx,Garth
View ArticleHow to change default datastore?
Hi *, is there a way to change the default datastore on windows version of Virtual Serer Beta? Per default it points to C:\Virtual Machines. I'd like to move it into the SAN, say X:\VMs. Changing...
View ArticleHow to automatically answer a question of vmware-cmd answer command
Hi, I am writing a shell script that need copy a VM to another host and restart the new VM on the new host. However, I am stuck with how to answer the following question automatically in the shell...
View ArticleDisable Write Cache
Inside of the virtual machine I tell the Windows XP Pro SP 2 guest OS that the virtual disk shall have disabled write cache. Does VMware Server 1.0.1 take respect of this flag? Does it really switch of...
View ArticleExport or backup a virtual machine
Hello Sorry for my faults I usually do not speak English...... I will wish to know if it is possible to make safeguard of virtual machine with vmware server or vmware converter 3? The goal is to be...
View ArticleRun a script on VM startup ?
Hi, I've searched on the forum but I didn't really find what I need. I would like to start some VMs machines at the same time and when the VMs are started the first time, run a script, which is on the...
View ArticleSOLUTION -> 511 Error connecting to ....\vmserverdWin32.exe process
Hi ppl: Since this is my first post, i'd like to congratulate the VMware TEAM for the amazing software they developed over the years.Thank YOU ALL !!!! Since i've installed the free version of VMware...
View ArticleHow to use NAT?
I'm going to make a virtual setup with VM server. This is the scenario. Host OS: Win XP SP2 (portable with one network-adapter)Guest OS: Win2003 (srv-qa)Tasks for OS:\- DCHP\- DNS\- TFTP Boot Server\-...
View ArticleHow can I make a Virtual Switch act like a hub
Hello. We are trying to setup a virtual network that if we let a virus loose on one of the VMs we can see what it does on the network. Is there any setting that will make a switch act more like a...
View ArticleParallel port does not work
Hi,I am trying to create a parallel port in my Win2K3 guest and map it to the physical one (which works fine). But, when I power on the guest it gives me the following error: "Cannot get base address...
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