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virtualization lab. Can you please tell me if this is the right approach?
I will be setting up a beginners virtualization lab. Can you please tell me if this is the right approach? How disks are used in my VM server setup? Windows OS: install on the entire 1TB HD. Then install VMWareworkstation. Should I partition my HD? data: vms installed on 120GB SSD I plan to follow the VMWare vSphere Lab in…
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74-409 = passed! =]
I took this exam yesterday on a 50% off deal by Microsoft Virtual Academy (I actually lost out on the FREE exam offer because I scheduled too late) and I was surprised with the result. Passed with a 737! I mean I did study rigorously and abandoned my other studies because I did want to pass this exam with this offer.…
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VMware Press: Official Cert Guide VCAP5-DCA *nice one*
Finally received this VCAP5-DCA Official Cert Guide: VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5- Data Center Administration | Pearson IT Certification Cost me a pretty penny here in the UK (Shipping from US was half the price of the book itself) but well worth the investment. I haven't finished the book yet but the authors…
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74-409 Exam Failed
Well, I took my 74-409 exam today. didn't do that bad in my opinion (but not good enough) I got a 518 and needed a 700 to pass. This emoticon is exactly how I felt from going into the testing center before taking the test and then leaving. I really want to pass this exam. Being only 182 points away, I'm going to pass this…
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Host Issue
We recently moved a few hosts and SAN to a datacenter. Yesterday I noticed a host and its vm's would show disconnected for a few minutes in vcenter and when it came back, most if not all of the vm's are powered off. This has happened several times now. I am seeing one alarm on the host "Network uplink redundancy lost" The…
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VMUG - anyone been? thoughts?
Asif Dasl & myself took a visit to our local VMware User Group last week. I thought it was pretty interesting given the presentations on hand (vCHS & Pernix Data) and will definitely be attending again. Just wanted to see what your local VMUG was like and what sort of presentations had been shown before?
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Is linux/ powershell important to learn to master vmware?
Hi All, I am really keen on becoming a vmware specialist and my current job gives me the perfect platform to do that (100+ hosts, 4 datacenters, multiple clusters etc) I was just wondering if I could get some advice on what I should study to enhance my knowledge? Ive already done a vsphere 5.0 course and now im doing the…
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Workload Assessments - which tools are you using ?
Just wondering what people actually use to assess current workloads to determine the suitability for visualization ?
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Nested lab on for a few days gives error?
As the title says, I've left a nested lab on a few times over a few days (1 to 3 days) and I get this error: Virtual machine creation may fail because agent is unable to retrieve VM creation options from the host (vmodl.fault.HostCommunication). I found this blog, and I pinged everything. I can ping from the vCenter Server…
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VCP5-DCV by the end of june
Hey guys I recently finished the vsphere 5.5 install, Manage, configure course and while the information is still fresh in my head I want to write my VCP5-DCV. I am currently reading mastering vshpere 5.5 which by the way is an excellent book and I just scored a pretty decent lab at work I can use. So with this do you…
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VMware vs Hyper-V certification
Now that Hyper-V is making steps to level the plainfield with VMware vSphere in terms of features, what do you guys feel that will be more demanding, certification in Hyper-V or VMware? Both perhaps? This topic is not meant for a discussion which of the two is better, I think that both products have their strong points…
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Time for the beast - Study Log for VCAP5-DCA
Right, I never get to it unless I actually start it (nice logic, right). I usually right my own blog which is not accessible publicly but this time I thought I might as well use this forum. For my sake, for other people's sake, and even if it just so people can complain that I am rubbish and should do something :p I am VCP…
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Question on Uplinks and Network Maximum Ports
I believe I have this right, but wanted to clarify a couple of things from the networking chapter of Mastering vSphere 5. When it comes to uplinks, when NIC Teaming is in use, are there certain conditions under which multiple NIC's are considered one uplink? Like if NIC's are performing load-balancing via link status /…
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vCenter Operations Manager or another monitoring program?
I have budget to buy a monitoring system and am leaning toward vCOPs. I like the output I get with it but want to know if there is a better one for the money. I sorta go on the philosophy "If the infrastructure vendor builds it, you should get some better support and integration than with a 3rd party". Is that safe in this…
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Path to VCP
Looking for some general feedback. On the path to obtaining a VCP and becoming proficient in virtualization/cloud technologies in general, would it make more sense from an educational standpoint to have a solid understanding of Networking or Storage FIRST. Obviously virtualization is an aspect of IT that touches all facets…
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vCenter Storage device / Networking question
Hi, Have a NAS on a customer network that is not pingable from devices on the same subnet as it, except for the vCenter server that it resides on. From the DC when I try to ping I am getting "Destination Host Unreachable", which indicates that the ARP request is not being returned to the DC. On the switch I did find that…
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74-409 Exam difficulty/advice
Hello Forum! I am taking my 74-409 this coming Friday May 16th. Without breaking any NDA's, what would you recommend for testing? I am using the following: 1. MVA videos for Server visualization Hyper-V 2. Windows Server 2012 R2 for playing around also, is this certification considered a "beta" exam and does this…
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VMware ESXi 4.0 deployment ideas for lab.
Hi guys, so I was reading alot about VMware ESXi last night, and discovered that this is now a free software. I've worked with vsphere/esxi before and wanted to virtualize my web server, as well openfiler, on an AMD X2 64 5600 processor, I have a quad core from my gaming rig, David Davis advised to continue with the…
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Really weird remote access issue with nested lab ESXi host
So in my nested lab in Workstation 10, I've set all the hosts to use NAT in the virtual network editor to NAT to my host machine network, which has worked completely fine. I've set up the DC to perform DNS, and I'm able to hit google.com from my vCenter server in the nested environment, and am able to ping my hosts from my…
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Questions regarding VUM in a VCP5 lab
I'm going through Chapter 4 Master vSphere, and have a couple of questions for the vets. My first and foremost question is if VUM is really necessary for a VCP5 lab in peoples opinions? I'm going through Chapter 4 Master vSphere, and it's saying that if VUM is installed on the vCenter server, a minimum of 4GB should be…
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Microsoft offering FREE exam voucher for Exam 74-409: Server Virtualization w/ HyperV
Hey everyone, I came across this on Slickdeals. Microsoft is offering free training and exam vouchers for the 74-409 Exam which covers Server Virtualization with Hyper-V and System Center. Seems to be a pretty easy cert to get, so go for it. Space is limited, so register ASAP. The site says that you must register by June…
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Windows Updates For Multiple Domains & VMs?
Hello all, I'll be setting up my lab again and I want to set it up so all of the VMs get their Windows Updates from a single WSUS server which is not joined to any one domain. How do I go about it? Do I set up a promiscuous VLAN and set up the VMs in a community VLAN or what's the best way to do it? I could download all…
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Going for VCP5-DVC
It's literally been years since I've been to this site. The last time I was here was when I was going for my MCDST (which I think might be expired now). So here's my story... A little over a year ago I was promoted to Network Technician from Desktop Analyst II. I had some Windows Server experience, but not much else to…
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Haven't posted here in forever, but got my VCP5-DCV!
Been years since I've been back here. This is my first cert I've got since, so I thought I'd come back and brag on my lowly vcp5 lol How has everyone been? Would folks suggest there is value in the design certs?
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Question about Datacenters and ESXi hosts
I'm setting up my first Datacenter and ESXi objects in vCenter, in my nested lab I have two ESXi hosts, and I am wondering if for the sake of practicing vMotion / FT / other features if I should put the ESXi hosts on two seperate Datacenter objects or both on the same Datacenter. I'm sure I can go back and adjust if I…
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vNetworking Question
I have some hosts at a data center configed with standard vswitches with access to only one subnet. If I wanted these hosts to have access to a different subnet (switches at a different location), a dvswitch could accomplish this right? We have three host cluster. One host is at site A that has physical access to subnet…
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vSphere VM Copy Process
Scenario: I want to copy a VM folder to a different location. The VM is thin provisioned with 50GB used on a 500GB drive. Option 1: Browse Datastore, right click VM folder, copy, paste into new location. This operation appears to inflate the vmdk files as they are copied resulting in needing to write 500GB. Option 2:…
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VCA before Stanley
Hi guys, So I won't be doing the Stanley class until August. Would it be good to do some of the VCA courses before the class? I don't have much experience outside of Installing esxi, setting up storage, vswitches, adding files for physical hosts and then installing and configuring VM's with 2008 R2, and using console mode.…
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Where to go from here? (VCP5-DCV)
In reading the signatures of some you folks, it seems we have several VCAP folks present so I wanted to ask the question, how did you decide which VCAP path to take? I think I may end up going the VCAP route, but I'm not sure which one. I am a consultant for a company that works quite a bit in VDI as well as server's, and…
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Passed VCP510
I wanted to say thanks to this great community once again, the study resources you have listed here were a huge help for me. The test was very tough, but I managed to get by it with a 325. Thanks for helping my out with answering my questions the past few weeks as well!
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Gathering information
I'm going to keep it simple. I'm trying to gather as much information as possible on multiple things (Not complex info, just basic info). So, here is what I want to know about virtualization: What is so important about it? What certs should I have before attempting to learn this? How much will I have to spend to have a…
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Great resource for the VCAP5-DCA
Over on the VMware community forums, they have this thread going > https://communities.vmware.com/message/2374932#2374932 Basically, exam quality questions are available in a book that hasnt been released yet. So you need a Safari subscription to access the "Rough Cuts" section (these let you see the current state of the…
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VCA-DCV discount code
Anyone know a valid discount code for this exam? - I'd like to take it this weekend, probably tomorrow night.
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VCP510 exam & feature specific/licensing questions
I took the ICM class 2 weeks ago and the instructor told me he didn't think that there are any version specific feature questions on the exam...I was wondering if this is true, and also would that include licensing questions? For example during my study I've seeing a lot of mention of the vRAM entitlement per socket, would…
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Passed VCP550 Today
Scored a 393 out of 500. I'll take it...
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vSphere 5.5 Discounts
In case anyone missed the memo - 15% off of vSphere 5.5 courses and a free vcp voucher for those that sign up for training + free goodies. Restrictions apply, check the sites to see what they are. They are still fairly pricey, but it might be enough to swing a manager if they are on the fence. Pretty sure you have to have…
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Homelab Help Needed
Hi I am trying to set up a homelab to run Hyper-V. I am interested in running exchange server, sql server and Citrix products. I'd like to know which of this servers i should get. 1.HP DL380 G5 2U Rackmount Server:TWIN (2x) Dual Core Xeon 2.66 Ghz (5150) - Intel VT-x (Virtualization) - 4MB Cache - 1333Mhz FSB - 64-Bit-…
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Hyper-V/General replication troubleshooting help
So...apologies for the long winded post, I typed this out in a word doc to get my ducks in a row but I feel that everything needs to be laid out on the table to be fully understood. I'm not a VMWare wiz (will be starting the VCP course in May!) but I'm pretty good in Hyper-V. I think the virtualization principles apply…
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Software defined networking.
This morning I was reading a blog by Ethan Banks about the value of the CCIE certification. Me being me and all, I have a strong interest in both virtualization and networking. Basically the blog from Ethan shows that he feels the CCIE certification is very much aimed at the current state of networking and not so much…
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Networking for VMware Administrators - free 45 day online edition giveaway
So I got my hard copy of Networking for VMware Administrators, and it comes with an online edition that can be accessed for 45 days for free through Safari Books Online, which I'm sure would be more than enough time to read through it. So here's the deal, if you are interested in taking the subscription, simply post a…
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VCP5-DCV: Which exam to take?
Hi guys, just finished up my 5.5 ICM class today and in speaking with the instructor he recommended I sit the 5.0/5.1 exam while I still can because its almost 1/3 the amount of questions. Just curious what your thoughts were? The 130 questions in only 2 hours sounds like something I would really struggle to complete to be…
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Value in...?
Hey guys I was looking at the VMware VCA exams and they all seem to be overviews and introductions to their products. Would having the VCA certs help show a potential employer that you are willing to learn Virtualization and tried to do what you could on your own? Or should I skip over them? Thanks >@ Essendon hahahaha…
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VCA exam vouchers?
It looks like all the VCA discount vouchers are expired, does anyone know if any are still available? Thanks.
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VMware training
This may sound a bit ignorant but I'd have to admit that I don't know much Vmware. I am wondering if VMware and Citrix must be learned together? or starting with Just Vmware VCP cert would suffice getting some background knowledge in VMware? Any advice and opinion will be very much appreciated. Thanks
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VMWare VCP-DCV?
Hello everyone, I have been studying for my VMWare VCP-DCV, and had a ton of fun learning/building my lab. Now I'm concerned about a few things. 1) I know stanly.cc offers a VMWare approved course, but what Is the cost? I am not sure I want to pay $1,500+ for a class. 2) Are there any good online practice tests? 3) Should…
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Auto Deploy question from Mastering vSphere 5 book
Yo, So in the auto deploy boot process in Scott Lowe's Mastering vSphere 5 book, there is one part of the process that the book is vague on, looking for clarification from the Guru's. This is page 40, step 2 of the boot process for reference if you own the book. The exact step is described as follows: "The host contacts…
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Which practice tests for VCP?
I am a VCP4 and VCP5. However, with the recent changes in their certification rules I need to retake the VCP5. Yep I need to retake the exam I have already passed or lose my cert..... So I don't need anything but some practice before I resit the exam. Which is the better practice exams: Ucertify, Transcender or Measureup?…
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VCP no IT experience
I will be finishing my CCNA in may! I do not have a job in the field yet, but hopefully the CCNA will help me land a help desk or network technician gig soon. I have the opportunity to take a class over the summer for a VCP 5.5 certification. My question is, would this be a waste of time for someone at my current skill…
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vShphere web client 5.5 - MAC issues
Hello All, I am using OSX 10.9.2 and when I try to open up a console and it works except my mouse doesn't work at all and I'm in the install phase of the Guest OS. Thoughts? Respectfully, H
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Certification path? - where to start for VMware
Hi Guys, I'm starting to think about getting a VMware certification and I'm curious where I should start. I'm taking the Sec + exam on Tuesday and then going to go for the CCNA (I let mine from 2005 expire and I've forgotten stuff now) but after the CCNA I want to do VMware. I have 3 Dell R610's at home that I used for…
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vSphere 5.5u1 - For us, worst release yet (in terms of installs / upgrades)
I upgraded a bunch of hosts from 5.5 to 5.5u1 using VUM. It is just a lab so hit the go button. Two hosts done, two hosts won't come up. Unrecoverable ... Scratched that idea so waited until I have the time to rebuild .. Today I rebuilt the lot. Initially it went well, two hosts worked, created cluster etc. - all based on…
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VMware vCloud Director is Dead, Long Live vCloud Director
Say what ? >> click <<
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My VCAP5-DCA thread... Read on!
After passing the VCAP5-DCD a few weeks ago, I figured I should give a shot at the DCA exam, one step closer to the VCDX. And since VMware decided a few days after I passed the DCD to set an expiry date on VCP, my DCD doesn't count to extend it so.... I decided to build a nested lab, using the 2 servers (whiteboxes) I…
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VM's and physical Windows machines in same Windows cluster?
Awright, this is kinda urgent too. I have the following situation: Current environment - 2 ESXi 5.0 VM's that have been presented a total of 33 RDM's. All pRDM's. These 2 VM's are a Windows 2008 R2 failover cluster servicing a number of SQL databases that reside on the pRDM's. Due to some performance issues, the client…
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Scott Lowes 5.5 book
Has anyone read Scott Lowe's 5.5 book yet? I have his 5 book and I think its about time for me to get the VCP. Been doing nothing but ESXi 5 stuff for the past 2 years. We just recently (within the past couple of months) upgraded to 5.5. So I trust his old book (really great author) was wondering what other though of his…
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brain-fart Vmware 5.1 host IP to VM IP translation for LAN
Hey guys, I'm having a hard time understand what I'm doing wrong. Basically I have a pretty beefy home network sporting a Sonicwall TZ 210, HP Procurve 2910al-48G-POE switch with a few cisco AP's and I have two custom built i7 computer with 32 GB's of ram each and dual nics in them both. My home network is…
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vCMA for Mobile Access
Does anyone use the vCMA and vSphere client app for ipad? I want to be able to do the very basics like reboot vms and see performance, thats it. It claims it can do this. The reviews are not so good.
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Question about knowledge of server / storage configuration for VCP5-DCV
So I just got done mapping out the blueprint of the exam to both my Pluralsight videos as well as the Mastering vSphere 5 book, and plan on creating a check list of where I find each item of the blueprint for review in addition to creating some sort of time table / study plan of attack. That said, after using a few…
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VCP-IAAS in 3 hours .. or 5 ... who knows
Well some screw up at my testing center as well now .. So system was down to book so I booked over the phone. Today unfortuately I saw they booked me into the wrong time-slot .. too late to change .. So I can show up at the testing center at 12-12.30 hoping I get a seat, if not I will have to sit around until 2:15 ... and…
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vExpert Applications are open
I didn't see this posted here so figured I would get it up. Apply, it can't hurt especially if you're active in this forum. vExperts also get access to NFR licenses from certain vendors and I believe that even Trainsignal (Pluralsight now) gave out a free years worth of access to their training materials. vExpert 2014…
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Installing one Operating System on more than one Physical workstation
Hello, is there any one knows if we can install one operating system on more than one physical machine so that they will act as one platform similar to the stacking concept on the switches. Thanks
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Stanley CC Class January - March 2014.
Hi All. Thought I might start this thread and get it going as registration emails have been getting sent out. I have signed up and am expecting confirmaiton/payment details to come through in the next couple of weeks. I'm keen to get this going. I do wonder if they are going to upgrade to 5.5 or just stay at 5.1 as it is…
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Amazon AWS Essentials Course - Wellington - April 1st
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Trouble sharing files into nested lab on VM Workstation 10, Windows 8.1 host OS
So I got my servers set up, but now I'm trying to get the vCenter iso onto the server, and am unable to find any sort of solution on how to do this. I did find one way I believe, in burning the iso to a dvd and transferring it via the cd/dvd drive, but it was wondering if Windows 8.1 is just literally incompatible for…
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40 Days until my VCP5 exam - let's talk strategy
So, as I said in the title, I have 40 days until I take my VCP5 exam (May 5th in case you're wondering). I need help formulating my study strategies so I can pass. I currently have a home network run on an ESXi box, plus I have a lab I put together in Workstation 10 with a traditional DC, SQL, vCenter, and a couple ESXi…
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vCenter Charge back Woes.
Since I signed up for the IAAS exam on Tuesday I thought it might be a good idea to actually look at Chargeback lol I installed it now on three different servers and I keep getting the error "Service Temporarily Unavailable". Only Google hits seem to have the solution of Starting the services - well d'ur. Must be missing…
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Bogus CPU usage
Before I go down the rabbit hole chasing this, does anyone have an idea what is going on here? We have 4 identical BL460c blades and for some reason one is reporting this weird CPU usage. We wiped it and gave it a fresh install of 5.5 but the issue remains. Thanks in advance for any pointers.
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vCOps Multisite Design question
I am in the middle of designing a DC upgrade and wanted to ask about a operations manager multisite configuration as i have not used it previously. I have two Data Centres with a vCentre in each using linked mode. SRM will be used to failover from the protected site to the recovery site. From a the documentation, it looks…
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VCP Vouchers (IAAS) ?
Are there any valid vouchers out there at the moment (mainly for IAAS) ?
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VCAP-DCD - 2nd shot - passed it today
Guys, today was my second shot. (you know I have failed my 1st in December w 288/300). But not this time! I PASSED it:) I learned 24/7 in the past 2 weeks, based on the first exam I knew my weaknesses, so I eliminated them. This time the time was not a problem, I had even around 20 minutes left at the 99th question. But I…
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How to divide up resources for a nested lab for VCP
Messaged one member directly but wanted to get the virtualization communities input on this, as I see variations on how to dedicate laptop resources, which vary between the available resources on the laptop from guide to guide. I currently have the laptop I referenced in another thread, having 16GB RAM and a 250GB Samsung…
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Stanly CC Class Summer 2014.
I just registered myself in the waiting list for Stanly CC's online Summer class Anyone else in the waiting list? Anyone know, how many students per class get accepted? Also, I just started reading Scott's Mastering 5.5.. Anything else I need be doing to prepare myself for this class? Thanks in advance !! :)
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Unable to connect to the MKS: Error connecting to /bin/vmx process
So I rebuilt my lab a couple months back due to the prevalence of this error. Would prefer to not have to do that again. My best guess is the HDDs are overtaxed and can't service the VM. I have two WD Green 2TB drives configured as a single data store that are connected directly to the MB. Also have 2 or 3 server OSs on an…
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Unable to connect to the MKS: Failed to connect to server
So this one seems particularly strange, I have come across this before and can't remember how I fixed it. In both Web Client and C# I am unable to connect to the VM on my second host through the gui console. I continue getting the error message: Umable to connect to the MKS: Failed to Connect to server 192.168.x.x:902…
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VCAP-DCD journey
After finishing up CCNP ROUTE earlier today, we're diving into the next subject, VCAP-DCD. I took a pause from the Cisco world to let a colleague finish up his CCNA, will continue Cisco after the VCAP. I am already a VCAP-DCA and in my day to day work a vSphere administrator with little to no experience in the design…
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Vmware Evaluations (for lab)
I'm studying for the VCP DCV 5.1 and am having a heck of a time finding the evaluation for VMware VSphere Server 5.1 - either the installer or virtual appliance. I keep stumbling into the evaluation for 5.5 but cannot for the life of me figure out how to get 5.1 Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks!
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More (weird) iSCSI trouble
So I understand the concept of iSCSI is not that difficult. That being said, I hate it. I have a home lab (theoretically pictured below) that applicably consists of 3 Dell PE 2950s, 1 Cisco 3550 and 1 D-Link GB switch. The 3 PE servers are 2 ESXi hosts and my iSCSI target. I am using Starwind for the iSCSI features and it…
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VMware now forcing VCP recertification
Interesting change coming from VMware, If you are a VCP you will need to recertify unless you progress with vCAP VMware Certified Professional Recertification | vNinja.net[updated Title -]
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Alerts when new VMware promotion/discounts become available
Thought I'd share this having seen so many people ask about 2nd shots/ vouchers and what have you. Sign up below to be notified when new VMware promotion/discounts become available. VMware Training & Certification Promotions (Global) Learning Paths The second website may look a little dodgy, but it's legit. Signing up on…
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VMWare help/forums?
Hello everyone, I am building a lab giving out VM's to friends while studying for my VCP-DCV. That said, I'm not sure if this is the best forum for help? I am stuck; I have a data store which I've built with FreeNas, and I have 2 physical hosts. I am trying to "mount datastore to additional host" and when I do that I get…
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Passed VCAP5-DCD on monday!
What a beast of an exam. A few surprise questions, had a bug/crash during one of the design (visio) questions that required I reset the whole thing and start over, and finished with 2 minutes left. Everybody says time management is important but under pressure and facing some tough questions, it's not as easy as it sounds.…
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Got a NAT / Firewall / vShield Edge brainfart (aka can't get the basics right)
I must be bloody dense right now, but let's start anyway. Ok, my lab has currently multiple networks. External VLAN : 192.168.1.0/24 Internal "Clients" VLAN: 192.168.13.0/24 At the moment I am using "ClearOS" as gateway / router between those two VLANs. Diving into vEverything, I may as well use vShield Edge (given that I…
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Welcome to the TechExams.net Virtualization Forum!
This new forum is for all discussions about virtualization products, information, training, and certification. Also welcome are questions about setting up a virtualization lab, configuring, using and troubleshooting virtualization software, and generally discovering what virtualization is. For much, much more information…
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Free 2nd attempt at VMware Certification Exams -Valid from 1 Oct 2013 - 31 March 2014
Valid from 1 Oct 2013 - 31 March 2014 List of exams and discount code details ! Register & schedule for your exam by 31st March 2014 at VMware Testing with Pearson VUE Upon payment, enter the promotion code as seen below & your 2nd exam is free. AINJPKR103 - VCP510/VCP510-DT/VCPD510/VCPVCD510/VCPC510 ADV103 -…
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Passed VCP510 Today!
Pretty pumped I passed the vcp510 exam today. I did well, but probably would have done better if I didn't second guess myself. But no matter, I passed and that's what counts.
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Hardware Questions for VMware
For those who've gone through the class or who have completed their certification for VCP, I have a hardware question or two. A friend of mine purchased a used Dell PowerEdge 1950 Gen II server. It has two quad-core 2.0 ghz Xeon e5335 processors, 24 GB of RAM, and one 36 GB and one 146 GB SAS drives. Since I have a…
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Network Design Question
Hi All. Just setting up our new Virtual Infrastructure today (testing everything first before putting it into production) and I was just after an opinion on how best to set up the network redundancy. I saw it somewhere before and now can't find it. The infrastructure components are the same in both kits, except of course…
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Job at Vmware
I'm hoping someone can help me, I'm trying to land my dream job at VMware. I know the best chance at getting noticed is with an employee referral especially with all the applicants they get. With that said is their anyone that currently works for VMware or knows someone that does? If so please connect with me on LinkedIn i…
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iSCSI in a big nutshell
Hello all, So I usually try not to waste people's time and can typically find everything I need with a search... but the knowledge I am seeking now is freaking eluding me. I am a network guy, Cisco all the way... but am trying to expand my knowledge to virtualization (want to focus on VMWare and Hyper-V). All this being…
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Free EMC ViPR (software defined storage) download, no time limit, full version!
Noticed this on one of the blogs I follow: For FREE, full version EMC ViPR available for download. | VMwaremine - Mine of knowledge about virtualization! Now you can lab up with enterprise grade storage abstraction! Looks like VMware's VSAN at first glance, I'll throw it on my lab once I have had enough of labbing up SRM…
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Passing VCP-DCV now gives complimentary Workstation 10 license!
After reading threads such as https://communities.vmware.com/thread/456522 was pleasantly surprised to have just received an email with my complimentary workstation 10 license... Woot!
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Anyone here upgrade vCloud Director 1.5.x to 5.1.3 yet ?
And had as much fun with the wrong upgrade guides as I did ?
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Confused about VMWare Course help?
Hello everyone, I'm currently studying scott lowe mastering vsphere 5.5, and I understand I need to go through Pearson Vue when ready to test, but I also Need to take some sort of "approved course" I emailed VMWare and got some reply offering courses in the $1000 range!?!? Is that my only option to get VCP certified?
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Good vSphere ICM training in the KC area?
Anybody have a training company or instructor you would recommend in Kansas City?
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VCAP5 DCA (5.5 beta)
Hi I noticed that there is the VMware Optimize and Scale 5.5 Beta course running. Would this mean that there is going to be a VCAP DCA 5.5 beta exam soon? I am a couple weeks away for booking my VCAP5 DCA exam
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VMware blogs
The VMware world is very bloggy compared to Cisco and Windows, so it's interesting to find out who's who in the blogosphere. Now you can pick your top 10 blogs and vote for them here: Welcome to vSphere-land! » Voting now open for the 2014 top VMware & virtualization blogs This is last years winners: Welcome to…
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can't remove 2nd HDD
Hey all. I'm having a little issue. I rebuilt vCenter a week ago, and I am unable to start on of my VMs as one of the VMDKs is unavailable. It isn't an issue that the vmdk is missing as it was just a second drive for labbing. Without blowing away the VM, I am unable to remove this disk from the Settings, It does not allow…
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any value in the associate levels?
Hi i was wondering if there is it worth going for VMware Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV)? has anyone taken it? has anyone mentioned to you about it if you had it? Thanks
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Resources (Pluralsight / Book) of vCloud Director 5.5 ??
Just wondering if anyone heard if anyone has something in the making ? Can't seem to find anything - which is a bit odd ..