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Re: Configuring virtual network - backup VM using separate network
Hi Chris, Thanks for the help - that makes sense. I've been battling this for a while. The Veeam guys have told me this is a VMWare issue - so I've tried that avenue. Are you saying I need to add...
View ArticleRe: Configuring virtual network - backup VM using separate network
I think you'll need to dual home the Veeam VM onto both vmnics, and have vmkernel interfaces on the 1 GbE interface that Veeam can use to talk to the hosts (to grab backups). I'll also see if Rick or...
View ArticleRe: Moving a vm between hosts faster
Hello,I am not using shared storage, vm's are stored on the local hard drives of the host.Yes they are on the ssame subnet. Thanks for your help.
View ArticleAdding Secondary Management NIC to ESXi Host
Hi, We currently have request from a customer to add a secondary management NIC to two ESXi servers so both ourselves and the customer can connect to the hosts if vCenter becomes unavailable. Can...
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We currently have request from a customer to add a secondary management NIC to two ESXi servers so both ourselves and the customer can connect to the hosts if vCenter becomes unavailable.Can you...
View ArticleRe: Install Cisco Nexus 1000v,use control and packet vlan
They can be any VLANs you wish to use; even the same VLAN, if you're in a lab where there are no other options. Although I would caution against using L2 mode for the 1000v and instead encourage L3...
View ArticleRe: VDS portgroups without autoexpand
Correct, in that you will not be able to add any more VMs to that port group. Existing VMs attached to the port group will be able to power on.
View ArticleRe: vds Port Group out of ports
A port group will not grow in size unless you have enabled Elastic Ports via the vSphere Web Client.
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OK thanks. Is there any reason NOT to enable elastic port groups? On Sat, Nov 29, 2014 at 2:40 PM, Chris Wahl <communities-emailer@vmware.com>
View ArticleRe: vds Port Group out of ports
I can't think of a good reason to avoid Elastic Ports. By default, dvPortgroups are created with only 8 ports and Elastic enabled, suggesting this as a recommended practice.
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upgrade ESX4 to 5.5 ,different methods
upgrade ESX4 to 5.5 ,different methods 1.update manger2.Interactive installer is there any other methodswhats the main difference ,between this
View ArticleRe: upgrade ESX4 to 5.5 ,different methods
All the different methods and their explanation can be found in below KB.VMware KB: Methods for upgrading to ESXi 5.5
View ArticleNetworking advice wanted - ESXi 5.5 hosting dual NIC VMs on DMZ
This is the first time I've set up an ESXi 5.5 server on a DMZ, and I want to verify what my networking configuration should be. Here's what I currently have - 5.5 host has 2 NICs in a standard vSwitch...
View ArticleWhat's the best way to change the management vmkernel IP address on a vDS?
Hello everyone,I'm trying to change the IP address of the management vmkernel interface with as few steps and downtime as possible.The interface is part of a Distributed Switch and the host is part of...
View ArticleRe: Networking advice wanted - ESXi 5.5 hosting dual NIC VMs on DMZ
You are basically correct. However, since you create two vSwitches, each of them connected to a separate physical port on the firewall, I see no reason for the VLAN tagging!? André
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ESXi 5.5 Home Lab - Networking Questions (Overall Setup / Configuration / DNS...
Hi, I am fairly new to vSphere / ESXi and have been trying to setup a home lab for testing / learning purposes. I would like to make sure my network is sound. I created a diagram to help illustrate...
View ArticleRe: What's the best way to change the management vmkernel IP address on a vDS?
Thanks, Disconnecting, changing the IP and reconnecting back the host does indeed work (when the host is added to the inventory as a FQDN).
View ArticleRe: Networking advice wanted - ESXi 5.5 hosting dual NIC VMs on DMZ
I like VLAN tagging for consistency, mostly. In the scenario described, it wouldn't really be necessary. However, in production, we tag all our VLANs, so we might as well tag everything, while we are...
View ArticleRe: What's the best way to change the management vmkernel IP address on a vDS?
Take a look at Chris Wahl's post Applying New IP Addresses to vCenter, ESXi Hosts, and Plugins - Wahl Network As far as the hosts are connected to vCenter using their FQDN, you would not have to remove...
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