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VCP5 voucher problem
I used the Stanly CC discount code to buy the VCP5 voucher, but it turns out that its for VCP510PSE and not VCP510. I contacted the vendor and they said the exams were the same, but that I needed to get authorization from VMware for the VCP510PSE, but repeated attempts at getting hold of the VMware Academy have gone…
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Intel nuc - hyper v & htpc
Looking at the Intel nuc for a hyper v lab but also looking to use it as an htpc system. What I was thinking is: Intel NUC Kit D34010WYK (i3-4010U) 16GB ram 128GB SSD for os external 128gb ssd usb drive for vm’s WD nas drive with tv shows and movies Run Windows 8 connected to my tv enabling hyper v. Run 4-6 vm’s then when…
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VCAP5-DCA Discount Code Required
Hi Guys, planning to schedule the exam march First/Second Week , Please share a Discount Voucher if available ? Thanks in Advance !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[vSphere] Cannot mount NFS datastore - IPv6 is not enabled ?!?
Only noticed today that three hosts were missing their NFS datastore ... one host still had it and I can unmount / remount .. but the other three get this : Never seen that error before. I mean yes, IPv6 is disabled as I don't use it anywhere in my lab .. but wth ?!? Anyone seen this error before ? Sure, I could enable…
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Stanly or not
Hi guys, I've just received the invitation for enrolling to the March session of Stanly Vmware (it should start mid March), but I'm sure if doing it or not. Let me explain: I registered to the waiting list last summer, when I was unemployed and was trying to polish my skills (I had various years of experience with Vmware…
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VCP550 Questions
Hey All, I have a few questions regarding the VCP550 exam. 1. I took the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.1] back in January 2013. Is this still valid get approval to take the exam? Do these expire? 2. What books/training do you guys suggest to catch up to the 550 material? 3. Is the VCP550 exam similar at…
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Anyone sat the new VCP550 (vSphere 5.5) exam?
I'm VCP4-DCA certified and trying to convince my company to pay for the What's New [4.x to 5.5] course so I can sit the VCP5 exam. I see that this exam is now available and I'd like to take the latest one. I realize that the 510 and 550 courses both result in the VCP5-DCA cert, just curious if anyone here has sat for the…
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Resizing Thick Provisioned Disks
Ive been using something called Spotmau Power Suite where I turn the vm off, make the increase in the vm settings. Power on to this power suite iso and extend the partition. Now my coworker has done this process and completely screwed the disk. I just did it with no problems but still a little nervous. Wondering what you…
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How to Implement IPSec between a client and a Server in VMware Workstation 10?
Hi all, This is my first post. I need help in implementing IPSec. The Scenario is as follows I have VMware Workstation 10 installed. I have Win server 2008 R2 installed in VMWare I have Windows XP SP3 installed in VMWare I want to implement and test a IPSec policy in R2. What I have tried is to define a Preshared string…
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vcenter 5.5 and Server 2012 - Install issue
Hi All. So I've been having a couple of issues with vCenter. First, the evaluation ran out so I had to grab the latest update and a new eval off the websites, vCenter 5.5.0-1476387 So I had to rebuild. I first tried running it on S2k8R2 and I ran into a few other issues. So I decided to install S2012R2, I am able to…
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vSphere Upgrade Sequence .. a KB which actually helps
I have been browsing for a few days now to try to figure out the exact upgrade path from certain components. Upgrade Matrix doesn't show some versions, including 5.1u3 (quote support: it's too new). Some are missing for unknown reasons (quote support: Don't know, need to assign to engineering). Especially when running…
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vSphere Client (5.5) on DC *workaround*
Right, I know it is bad practice, however, what if you got a lab, like in my case, where the only available Windows Server at the moment of installation, is your DC ? How do you connect to your hosts in order to install a non-DC ? You cannot officially. Sure you could argue you will have SOME windows server SOMEWHERE, but…
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VCP510 Install, Configure, Manage - Cost of the e-book?
Gents, For those of you who have taken the VCP510 ICM class and purchased the electronic version of the book from VMWare: How much did the book cost?
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Just enrolled in the VMware ESXi / Vsphere Udemy course
I am mainly taking this because UC platform virtualization is becoming the norm, and am wondering if anyone has taken this and can attest to it's awesomeness? Not chasing a cert, but does this prepare you for any VCP cert tests? I am a complete noob to virtualization, so any geekback is way appreciated guys, Thanks!
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Hardware selection help
Hi all, I just stumbled on this site yesterday and have been doing a fair amount of readying since. I'v recently decided to pursue (after 20+ years) certifications for myself (and hopefully secure my future). My main area of focus is virtualization for two an reasons. First my current employer is starting to see the…
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Apparently VMware doesn't like p**n
xxx isn't allowed !!! :p Best error yet lol ...
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Esxi lab MSCA but with remote access needed
I am looking at setting up a esxi lab at home to study for the MCSA 2012 and am looking for suggestions on my plan of attack. A lot of the hardware I own already so more of a reusing. Server: i5 2400k 12gb ram (plan on bumping to 24 eventually) 2x 128 kingston ssd's 8gb usb flash drive Win 7 for client Server 2012 number…
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74-409 in the morning
Well the day is almost here. Between work and school not much study time. I took an extended weekend and have been studying my behind off. I am well versed in 2012 and Hyper-V but very little exposure to System Center VMM and none before this weekend to any other component of System Center. I will post detailed resources…
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74-409
Hi All Just wondering if anybody had sat this exam yet or had any additional thoughts or resources, obviously the NDA applies... It's the first time I've got involved with an exam in it's infancy so looking for some guidance Thanks in advance
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VMware nested vs. physical lab
Hi All I plan to build small home lab to do VCP 5.5 certfication. What option is better for home small lab physical or nested lab. I could get two HP N54L microservers with 8GB RAM each, managed layer 2/3 switch and some shared ISCSI storage like iomega ix4-200d or better buy powerful desktop with mulitcore processor and…
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Intel NUC as VMware lab solution?
I was just looking at these Intel NUC's and they look like the perfect VMware lab solution.. small, powerful, dual or triple screen capable, max 16GB RAM and enough room for a SSD. Is anybody using these in a lab situation? I had a look at the new Gigabyte Brix Pro which will be released fairly soon, I think I'd prefer…
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Passed 74-409
Took the test on Saturday passed with a 757. Mainly studied from MVA, blogs, setup Hyper-V on computer at home along with some Trainsignal video. DPM was strongly presented during exam. I used Hyper-V at a previous job actually set it up going from 10 year old hardware to virtualizing the environment so have some…
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VM Total capacity vs. Available capacity vs. Memory Usage
Hello, Is Memory Usage = memory used by the host? 906mb (out of 3582 capacity) If the capacity is 3582, and memory used by host is 906mb, why is available capacity 1597mb when NO vm's are running? VM's also do not have any memory reservation set....
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passed VCA Cloud
passed VCA Cloud exam; very difficult in comparison with datacenter V. The elearning module was not enough.
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VCP 5 Exam has two variants VCP510 and the VCP550
VMware released a new exam to qualify candidates for the VMware Certified Professional 5 – Data Center virtualization (VCP5-DCV) Certification. This new exam (exam code VCP550) is based on vSphere V5.5, whereas the existing exam (exam code VCP510) is based on vSphere V5.0/V5.1. Passing either exam earns a VCP5-DCV…
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New to Citrix... Need suggestions
I know this is not he place but Citrix forum is not really Active so postin here... I am new to Citrix and wanted to know if Citrix Cert (CCA XenApp) would help me or not... I currently live in Toronto and have no experience in Citrix whatsoever.. I am working in a IT company as a Technical support analyst and my company…
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ESXi 5.0.0 DirectPath I/O NIC issue
Hello, Installed an eval / demo version of ESXi 5.0.0 - 469512-standard on an older SuperMicro 775 board + Intel Pro 1000 4port nic card. Vt-d is enabled in bios. No problems with the install, Summary page shows "DirectPath I/O = Supported" Configuration - Advanced Settings tab shows 4 Intel Corporation 82546GB Gigabit…
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Which entry level/associate VMWARE certification would be beneficial for me ?
I would mainly be using vmware as a dev machine at office. I'm really interested in learning about vmware, virtualization in general. Please advice.
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Stupid question on labbing
I've been researching various lab setups and was curious about setups. Some people (such as myself) have a single dedicated ESXi host for their lab, while others ($$$) have multiple physical boxes/hosts. The third type has VMware Workstation installed on their PC and create their lab inside that. This got me to thinking,…
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Official VMware Training - From Pakistan?
VMware Training - Find a Class I've been checking the VMware site for training and there is a huge price difference between the US and Pakistani courses... are these the same course just with different prices and starting times? Or are they different instructors? For instance: VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V5.1] -…
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new to VMware certs
Hello everyone, I am thinking about taking some certs(i am aiming for MCSA: server 2012 when the R2 books hit the shelves) my main question is, which VMware cert will go best with the server 2012 series? Since I am new i will obviously go with VCA, but which is the best path? datacenter or the network virtualization when…
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Stanly CC Fall 2013 VCP 5 Class
I didnt see a thread for the Fall 2013 CE class for VCP 5 at Stanly CC. I was on the waiting list for a few months and was able to finally get into this course for the Fall. I figured starting up a thread for the course, specifically for the Fall session, would be a good idea to share ideas, discuss theory/concepts, and…
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Passed the VMware Certified Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCA-DCV)
I followed the blue print and VMware PDFs (thanks google) I watch the free eLearning three times ... 1st time it took 3 and half hrs and the second and third time 2 hrs. Next is 70-642 win server networking exam
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VMWare Network Virtualization Fundamentals
Not sure if this means the VCA-Network Virtualization will be available soon but it looks like VMWare finally posted some training. VMware Network Virtualization Fundamentals
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Any official VMware articles with agents explained?
I am looking for an article somewhere which has a list oft possible agents / processes listed and their usages, which I can forward to customers if required. I am getting a lot of 'what is hostd, vpxa etc .) and whilst I got my own templates already, it would be nice to have something official flowing around. I just can't…
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Trouble with Pearson Vue site
Anybody having trouble with Pearson Vue site? I am trying to register for an exam but it looks like that the site is not responding. Also, I want to know the steps in order to register for VMware exam. First, get authorization from VMware, and second register on Pearson Vue website. Is this correct? By the way, I am trying…
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VCA - Cloud
Hi guys!! Has anyone takes VMware VCA - Cloud certification? It looks like there are no experience/official training requirements, and the VMware website offers e-class for people preparing for the exam. If you've taken the exam already, could you advise if the e-class is sufficient, or if there are any other training…
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vSphere ICM or Fast Track the best for VCP5-DCV prep?
I'm getting a little confused with how much information is out there. I'm primarily a Linux engineer, but a new requirement at my work requires me to learn VMware and obtain a VCP5. I was going to register for the fast track (paid by employer) simply because it includes the exam voucher and I figured it covered everything…
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Help me replan my virtualization
Hi i am thinking of reinstall my VM and replan my virtualization on my home server, and i would like your help :) I am currently using VMvare 2.0 free version (yes i know its old) Server specs: Host os: Win server 2008 r2 (Standard) CPU: I7 3770 3.4 Ghz Ram: 16 GB HDD: 2 arreys of 3x3 TB raid 5 So what free virtualization…
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Vcap5-dcd
I am planning to take the VCAP5-DCD exam, is it in quiz format? Can you share any documents or **** with me?
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iSCSI/Nas
Hi All. Hope all are doing well and keeping to your resolutions, so far. I'm currently reading through the storage section of Mastering vSphere 5.5 and writing up a post for my blog and I have come across a question I asked myself a while ago when I was using OpenFiler as my "SAN" for my LAB. I don't remember reading it…
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Hyper V manager question
I just installed Hyper V 2012, joined it to a domain on server 2003 and then used win 8 with the Hyper V Manager console. It looked like you have to jump through some hoops to make it work on a workgroup vs. domain according to some online guides/videos. I basically stood up a an eval version of server 2003 for a test…
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VCP5-DCV Exam Coupon
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The Road to the VCP5-DCV
Hello Everyone! I am currently on my study path to gain the VCP5-DCV credential. I thought I would finally take the time to document one of my certification processes on Tech Exams as the forum has always been of great help to me. Its definitely time I gave back. I have approximately 5 years of experience in the IT world.…
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Gigabit Switch
Built a dedicated Nas box using g1610 cpu an itx board in a 2U case, and can't go back to 100mbs now that I've switched to 1gb connection. I am adding a dedicated i7 box for VM use and wanted to know what do you guys use for Gigabit switches? Was thinking this should do :…
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Mastering VMware vSphere 5.5
I received this book in the mail today. Bought it during VMworld 2013 as part of a deal. I got a signed copy of Mastering vSphere 5.0 from Scott Lowe after showing him the receipt. It is an 800 page tome that appears to be in 10pt font. I'm about 100 pages into it today. Definitely something that will get multiple reads.
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Type 1 Hypervisor designed for desktop/notebook in mind?
I am quite familiar with type 1 hypervisors for servers. But does anyone know of a type 1 hypervisor designed for use on a desktop or notebook? I'm looking to get second notebook but I am really not interested in installing a host operating system then running a type 2 hypervisor. Thanks for the info!
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Passed VCP-DCV!!
Passed my VMware Certified Professional certification this afternoon!! This was a very hard exam covering lots of areas including: storage, networking, and virtual machine configuration. I studied around 100+ hours on labs, reading several books/study guides, practice exams what a great feeling to accomplish this high…
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Stanley VSphere 5.1 ICM Class of 10/21/2013-12/11/2013
Hey I just signed up for the class ! Others who have signed up for the class please do post or reply to this thread ! Maybe we can start discussing things and help each other out ! Thanks Chanakya P.S I just got an email from Jana Kennedy saying that she will be sending out the links for the payment today or tomorrow. I…
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Best VMWare forum for help?
Hello everyone, I'm studying for my vcp cert, and installed ESXI as a virtual machine. I then installed VCenter Server, but when I try to create my first data center, I get no option to do so (See attached) Can anyone tell me a good forum out there I can get help figuring this issue out? Thank you
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Host Disconnects at Random
This started yesterday at our "other site" (two sites total) that has 7 hosts and around 40 vm's. My solarwinds alarms started going CRAZY! Although it was not effecting business because they would disconnect for a few seconds then come back. I went ahead and increased the vcenter heartbeat timeout and still had the same…
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Is VMware right for us
I'm pretty new to VMware, and wanting to know if its right for our company. When I read about the benefits of running VMware, it seems like a no-brainer. But we are a small tribal government, and is it over kill for our infrastructure. We support 250 users in 8 locations. Our current servers: 1 2003 Exchange server. 1…
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Free VCA exam of your choice from VMWARE
Just got an email from VMware Education. Enter discount code VCA501 when you schedule the exam, you can take any VCA exam free until September 30. Hope people find this helpful!
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One way to get your act together and go getting your "VCAP" ...
... I made my manager making this my objective for Q2 next year .. Roll on Blue Print :)
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VCAP5-DCD studies
I've started preparing for the VCAP5-DCD exam. Hopefully if I get the VCP5-DCV cert by December (Pending course) I'd then be able to sit the DCD exam end of January, early February of 2014. One of the ways I prepare for exams, is by blogging about it, a lot of us here do so as well from what I can tell. Anyways, I'll be…
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I want to learn VMWare and earn a certification
Can anyone please point me in a direction? IE: read this book, take this test? I have looked on vmware.com and the sticky notes at the top of this forum, but I am very new to VMWARE and missing something. There i Vcenter, Vspher, ESXi, etc etc. I'm trying to learn this in a home lab and put everything into perspective. If…
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Rackmount for Nested 5.5 setup (with +EPT)
Been browsing through the HCL and eBay on and off and I am tired of this now :) Can someone suggest a rackmount server (any type) which I can get away with (32GB minimum) to build a supported vSphere 5.5 nested setup ? With 5.5 a lot more drivers got removed so it is a lot more of a pain in the backside right now to find…
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Can't decide - VCAP-CIA or VCAP-DCA (or both ?)
Thanks to my company I was able to put my home lab here in the DC (14U of fun) so now I am all ready to pump out some more certs (plus test some upgrade / breakfix scenarios I need for work), but the big question is, which one. We do use vCloud director in multiple international sites, so naturally you'd think, VCAP-CIA it…
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Fresh VCP5-DCV
Passed the exam this morning after 4 hours sleep, then worked a full day. treated myself to some coldstones after work Might grab the Citrix CCA exam real quick if I am going to stick around in my job, as many have said I can probably do it with all that I have done with Citrix over the years..just not sure if it is worth…
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New MS Virtualization free Training/Exam
Received an email from MS this morning in regards to their new Virtualization Training which is free. Microsoft Hyper-V | Take Your Virtualization Skills to the Next Level I like how they are a part of vtug :P
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Should I get a 2nd SSD for my vmware drives?
A while back ago I had a few vmwares running windows 8, 7 and a couple windows server 2008 and 2012 I stopped using them because it seemed pretty slow, granted the install files were on a 2ndary hard drive that wasn't my primary, if I get another secondary drive like a 250gb ssd, could I experience less lag time while…
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AWS Certification
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Anyone doing Skyline-ATS VMware Training on Dec 16?
Anyone doing Skyline-ATS VMware Training on Dec 16? I'll be there for the Install, Configure, and Manage class in Chicago. Taking care of the class requirement for the VCP. Is anyone else from TE going to be there? :)
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Can't see ISO
I am trying to build a linux vm. I have tried everything I can think of, but it still tried to boot from the net and thus doesn't find an OS. I have a datastore on my Esxi host and a usb drive. Server did not come with a built in drive, but I was able to load the Esxi software. I sftp'd my Linus OSes to the host and placed…
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Nested ESXi 5.5 lab
Having one hell of a time getting my nested lab up and running. Anyone nested ESXi 5.5 yet? I am trying to nest 5.5 inside of 5.1, but I cannot get the host to pass on the virtualization bits to the virtual ESXi hosts and get the error about hardware virtualization not being turned on in the host. I have followed this link…
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Tagging vs Untagging (any familiarity with Force10 would help)
I have questions or verification, perhaps, regarding switching/vSwitching: [Actually, this is in regards to a Dell Force10 layer-3 switch working with a vSwitch] Example setup: Firewall uplink to Force10 Switch, then to vSwitch then PCs (VMs). There are 3 port groups on the VM host: 2 assigned with VLAN IDs (100,200) and…
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Manual Host Restore Using CLI
Going to be upgrading some hosts (manually) in the next few weeks. I have the host configs backed up. Once I've upgraded the host and reassigned the IP, I can then initiate the restore via CLI then just add the VM's back into inventory. Thats it right? Has anyone ever run into issues with the restore using CLI? Don't have…
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Passed VCA-Cloud!!
Passed my VCA-Cloud exam earlier this evening!! It's a little more difficult of a test due to the extent of content compared to the Data Center Virtualization. My recommendation is to take lots of notes in Cloud Fundamentals course. ;) It does give you a great intro to cloud computing with the different models and…
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Passed VCAP5-DCD!
Yep, it's done and dusted! Stoked? Yes! Relieved? Very!! For those who dont remember or havent followed along, this was my 3rd attempt at this brutal beast of an exam. Like Dave said in another thread, this is a speed reading and comprehension test. You have to be quick. I was very quick off the blocks, I was at question…
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best practices: thick versus thin?
My google-fu must be incredibly weak, because I haven't found a good writeup on provisioning choice in terms of use case. For example; Server 2008 domain controllers that primarily just domain-control - thick or thin? thin is better if you're going to Storage vMotion it frequently, but seems to me that DCs that aren't…
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iSCSI traffic limited to 100-150 MB/s?
Hello all! I am having trouble with the speed of my iSCSI traffic and I'm wondering if anybody can point me in the right direction? OK, so this is my lab: Left-vSphere Host - vSphere 5.5 Asus Z87-PRO Intel i7-4770T 32 GB DDR-3 500 GB SSD (Win 7) & 500 GB SSD (vSphere 5.5) 1 Onboard NIC & 2 HP NC364T Quad Port NICs - 9 NICs…
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Vcp 5
Hi guys, I done the classroom course on Vsphere 5 in 2012, after getting a new job iv have decided i want to get the exam done. I am going through the CBT nuggets and i have just ordered the Master 5.5 Scott Lowe book. My question is this, Does the exam include the 5.5 content? As obviously my course was a little older and…
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Passed VCP5-DCV!
Took my second attempt today and passed it scoring a 425! This is my first certification and very happy to get through it. I was much more prepared this time and knew the level of difficulty I would expect. When I went in the first time I was expecting questions to be similar to the practice exams online and they turned…
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I installed a new game tonight
It's better than anything I've played in months. VMware Workstation 10 and Windows Server 2012 R2. Not kidding, I must be getting old, because playing with this stuff is actually fun. I wonder how far I can go with just 8GB of RAM. Is that enough to install Hyper-V in the 2012 VM and install ESXi in that?
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Where to start?
Hello everyone, I am just curious as to where I should start with VMware, are these good certifications to hold? what kind of jobs can i get after taking the entry-level exams? i don't really have that much experience with VMware only using the workstation client for home use. Currently I am working on a help desk, have…
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VSP and VTSP
Hi all, My employer just signed up to be a VM partner and i've been assigned to complete the 2 certifications; VSP and VTSP. How hard are these and what material can I study from? How much time should I expect to spend on these certs? (I have 0 VMware experience but have worked with Hyper-V a little) Thanks for responses
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Passed VCA-DCV!!
Passed my VCA-DCV exam earlier this morning!! It's not a difficult test but nice to get my first VMware cert and I'm thinking of getting the VCA-Cloud next while I work on my VCP-DCV exam!! I did the free VMware training but most of it was an overlap and review after taking the vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [5.1]…
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VMware Tools for Nested ESXi released (Fling)
VMware Labs has released a VIB package for VMware Tools for ESXi guests in a nested environment. I didn't see it clearly stated that it would function properly in VMware Workstation/Fusion hosted ESXi, I think it's designed for ESXi in ESXi. VMware Tools for Nested ESXi – VMware Labs
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Unable to Connect to MKS:
Hi All. I'm hoping someone might have an answer, I tried the VMware blog where I found a "solution" but it hasn't helped. I hope this will make sense. I have a nested environment in VMWorkstation 10.0.0. Using VMware ESXi 5.1 I currently have 3 hosts, DC, vCenter, openfiler (ISCSI SAN) running. I had this set up with only…
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Certification question for new job opportunities
Hello All, I am currently working as systems/network administrator and currently looking for new opportunities since the current contract is coming to an end soon. Most of the job openings/opportunities I come across ask for virtualization experience. I do not have any virtualization experience since I have worked with…
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VCP5-DCV needs to change
I think VMware needs to revamp VCP exam. Customers are expecting people with VCP to be skill enough to design virtual environments, but that's not what the exam actually tests. The exam mostly covers daily admin skills. They should push the admin skills to VCA and turn VCP into DCD\DCA lite and change the recommended…
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Where to begin?
Hi all, I am posting this because I am in the process of wrapping up CISSP studies and test in about a month. After that I would like to get my feet wet with virtualization since it really interests me and I see it definitely continuing to grow. I have worked a little bit with Hyper V and VMware in current and past…
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I'm back! Re-try on boerlowie's VMware guide.
Hello, I'm back starting from scratch on boerlowie's guide. Building the Ultimate vSphere Lab – Part 6: Domain Controller | Boerlowie's Blog says I need to "On the DNS Delegation, selection the option to no create the DNS delegation." Does he mean, create the DNS delegation, or not? Must be a type-o.…
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Host connection issues
Just been assigned a ticket for a new ESXi installation with connection issues, from a remote office the customer is not able to connect to the host in the remote office using the vSphere client (the host webpage doesn’t even load up past the security certificate warning), he is able to connect to the host directly from a…
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vSphere High Performance Cookbook
Anyone reading this book? I'm about half way through it. A lot of the ideas the author presents are design decisions I was making for my VCDX design. This book is more vSphere optimization while VMware vSphere Design book is focused on building a virtual infrastructure. It's a nice library addition to anyone working with…
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ESXI 5 and Vcenter
Ok I have been given the keys to our production ESXI environment at work at thought what better way to learn it then to build out a lab to play with. I have a few physical servers to play with in my lab and I have ESXI 5 up and running on a HP Proliant 380e. I was stumped on the part about being able to clone and make…
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Is anyone going to VMUG tomorrow at the Anaheim Convention Center?
I am debating about going to the Southern California VMUG meet-up tomorrow at the Anaheim Convention Center. Just wondering if anyone else is going or has been in the past.
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disk usage by ESXi 5 hypervisor?
Hello all, I am starting to prepare for the VCP5-DV exam. I'm going to have a million simple questions for which I can't find the answers in the docs and texts I own, so apologies in advance for that. Here's my home virtual lab setup; Client 5.5 running on desktop system Workstation 10 running on desktop system ESXi 5.5…
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vCenter Server <- Client Login
After following, Building the Ultimate vSphere Lab – Part 9: ESXi | Boerlowie's Blog I have come to the step to access my vCenter service via the desktop client. However, I put in the ip address of the VC that was generated during the steps, which is 10.0.0.100 and used my VCAdmin account info. But I am somehow not being…
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VMware Home Lab Advice Needed - HP ProLiant DL360 G6 Server
My goal is to setup a home lab to learn more about VMware. I do not have much experience in virtualization. I have been reading many of the threads on this site regarding VMware home labs; from all that I have read, I am leaning towards a HP ProLiant server. I am considering buying a HP ProLiant DL360 G6 server on eBay. I…
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Host Slow To Boot After BIOS Update
So I moved a host to one of our different locations yesterday and before racking my boss says, "update to the latest BIOS''. I did and afterwards the host took 30-40 min to boot and wouldnt connect to vCenter. I did notice we were getting stuck on the usbarbitrator start I havn't found concrete evidence that the BIOS…
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2013 VMWare Hands On Lab Poster free
Pretty nifty. blogs.vmware.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/VMworld-HOL-2013-Poster.pdf
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VCP as first cert
I will preface this thread by first saying this: I have an email into the HR at a data center near me that has posted a few jobs requiring extensive VMware knowledge. I seen these adds up, contacted them and told them (not verbatim) "Hey I don't have the education, skill or certifications yet but what should I do to get…
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Vca-wm
I passed after a failed attempt. I don't understand why I failed the first time. I feel like I did a lot of reading and such. Going to try for the VCA-Cloud next, as a prelude to taking the VCP5.
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AD mapping error with VMware
I'm trying to setup a VMware Data Center with Win Server 2008 R2 and SQL 2012. I have a VM that hosts DHCP and DNS services and created an account called "SQLAdmin" that is a local admin to a SQL VM as well. However, when I try to install SQL 2012 on the SQL VM, I get error “S-1-5-XX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-1104: No mapping…
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Online VMWare Forum 2013
Looks like an interesting event being held online tomorrow from 8am-1pm PT. Description is as follows: * Attend live breakout sessions, technical deep dives and discussions to expand your IT knowledge base. * Network with VMware experts and other IT pros to hear how your peers are approaching their organizations’ IT…
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Free entry level VMWare certification
Earn Your VCA Certification on Us! - VMware VCA Certification Thus far I haven't seen any fine print and am currently doing the training that comes with the offer... For those just started out with virtualization, this may be a good option... You get one of three choices, and only one per person is allowed... VMware…
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VMWare Lab
For all those that are building labs, and wonder what would be a good lab, I found this the other day and thought I would share it. Another VMware home lab | Neil Koch
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Failed VCAP5-DCD again
Today was my second attempt at this mammoth beast of an exam. Concentrating for 4 hours and trying to keep the urge to pee at bay is just not humane. 100 questions, 94 multiple-choice and 6 scenarios again this time. 2 scenarios and a few of the other questions were repeated from my first attempt. I started off slow, did…
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I am out of ideas - High Latency on a LUN - on hosts with no VMs
This has been quite an eventful week with not much sleep. At the moment we are in a situation where no one knows what else we can do. Let me first explain what happened. We introduced an additional blade to our infrastructure. It was load-tested for 10 days, all stable and nice. Monday then that host disappears from the…