NAT and proxy
Hello,I have a Windows XP as host and installed Ubuntu as guest OS.The host connects to internet via proxy with authentication. Some servers in our LAN I can reach without proxy. The guest OS is...
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Hi,I installed GSX v3.2.1 in RH AS3.0 and had about 6 VMs.Yestoday, I found that all VMs were shutdowed.So, I checked the messages and I found something was odd.When I used command "lsof" to check out...
View ArticleCan't login to VM server console
I installed VM server console, and then I try to login as 'localhost' and my login for the computer. I keep being denied login. Anything else I need to configure?
View ArticleBest RAID Stripe Size for VM's?
Hello, I'm setting up a RAID10 array with 4 SAS drives to host about 5vm's. During the configuration on the controller/array, it's asking for stripe size. What is the recommended stripe size for...
View ArticleVMSS file...ok to delete?
My virtual server is running (ie not in suspended state) but for some reason, the VMSS file is still there? any ideas why? Can I delete it?
View Articlecopy & paste between guest and host
I have been searching the forum, but could not find an appropriate answer to my question. Therefor I decided to post my question. Sorry if the answer could be found. I am running VMWare Server Console...
View ArticleHow to disable DHCP, vmnet1, vmnet8 ?
Hi, In the Linux host there are vmWare's DHCP server as well asVMnet1 and VMnet8-Network cards with network-ip-rangesthat I do not want and also do not need.How can I say vmWare server not to start...
View ArticleCopy files from Windows Host to Linux Guest OS
Could anyone assist me in copying files from a Win 2K Server Host to a Linux Guest. The files on the win 2K server are located at C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Desktop and I wish to copy them...
View Articleno valid devices were found on which to create new file systems
Recently I started having trouble installing CentOS 4.3 guests on my VMware server. The VMware server host is running CentOS 4.3. I keep getting this error when I am prompted in the Disk...
View ArticleWhat is VMWare Tools?
What is VMWare Tools? What is it used for? Where can I download and install it?
View ArticleCompact Virtual Disks
I have searched the web and this forum for an answer, but I have not been able to find one so far... Does anyone know of a way to compact virtual disks? I have a virtual drive that is 100GB but only...
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The FREE VMware Server REQUIRE a SERIAL NUMBER
Hi all,You said that it was free, my firends test it and works but with me I was installing VMware Workstation the uninstalled it and install VMware Server 1.0 (final release NOT BETA) then during the...
View Articleide1:0.deviceType = "ata-hardDisk"
What would be the implication of removing this line from my virtual machine's config. ide1:0.deviceType = "ata-hardDisk" I removed this line ..........it made no difference to my virtual machine. I...
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...
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