VMware NIC Trunking Design
Posted on 27 Aug 2010
Having read various books, articles, white papers and best practice guides I have found it difficult to find consistently good advice on vNetwork and physical switch teaming design so I thought I would write my own based on what I have tested and configured myself.
To begin with I must say I am no networking expert and may not cover some of the advanced features of switches, but I will provide links for further reference where appropriate.
Tagged with: vSphere
Upgrade an ESXi 4.0 Host to 4.1 with the vihostupdate Utility
Posted on 26 Aug 2010
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Check for a scratch partition in the Software Advanced Settings in the Configuration tab of the vSphere Client. If one doesn’t exist configure one and reboot the host before proceeding with the upgrade. (See here for more info)
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Download and install the VMware vSphere command line interface. (vSphere CLI)
Tagged with: vSphere
SBS2008 name resolution issues
Posted on 26 Aug 2010
If you’re running Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 - AKA SBS 2008 - You may experience occasional internet problems resolving certain websites and domain names…
THe problem is caused by Root Hints the method the server is using to resolve DNS requests.
Tagged with: Command Line
About MΣ
Simon Greaves is a Senior Cloud Architect. A VMware Certified Design Expert, and a vExpert with over 21 years’ experience. Currently a Staff Solutions Architect for VMware.
