Tag: vSphere

vSphere Client: Call “Service Instance Retrieve Content” for object “Service Instance”

If you are new to vmware and are using vSphere client to connect to newly deployed ESXi server, you may see an error message similar to this: The server ‘http://ip-address-of-the-server’ could not interpret the client’s request (the remote server returned an error: (404) not found) error stack: Call “ServiceInstance.RetrieveContent” for object “ServiceInstance” on Server “ip-address-of-the-server”… Continue reading vSphere Client: Call “Service Instance Retrieve Content” for object “Service Instance”

Mapped direct-access LUN that is not accessible error

On Vmware ESX or ESXi: If you are trying to Vmotion a Virtual Machine (VM) that has a Raw Device Mapping (RDM) attached, you may get an error message saying: virtual disk ‘hd1’ is mapped direct-access LUN that is not accessible. This error usually occurs when there is LUN ID mismatch across hosts. Here is solution from VMware… Continue reading Mapped direct-access LUN that is not accessible error

VMware vSphere Now Bundled with Intransa VDMR Appliances

EMC World 2011 Intransa, The VideoAppliance Company, today announced the availability of VMware vSphere integrated with Intransa’s Video and Data Management & Retention (VDMR) Appliance. As a VMware Embedded OEM partner Intransa delivers VMware vSphere as an integral part of its Intransa VDMR appliance. Physical security customers can now run multiple physical security applications on… Continue reading VMware vSphere Now Bundled with Intransa VDMR Appliances

CloudBees Opens Up Java Platform as a Service to Private Clouds

RUNcloud Private Edition brings scalable, easy-to-use Java cloud application deployment to enterprise on-premise environments with support for OpenStack and vSphere Company joins OpenStack community to help reduce lock-in and high virtualization costs for enterprise customers OpenStack Conference 2011 OPENSTACK CONFERENCE: CloudBees, the innovation leader in cloud computing for Java, today announced RUN@cloud Private Edition, which… Continue reading CloudBees Opens Up Java Platform as a Service to Private Clouds

VMware Unveils Cloud Management Service for SMBs

Comprehensive Cloud Service Simplifies IT Management, Increases Productivity and Gives SMBs Rapid On-ramp to VMware vSphere VMware, Inc., the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, today announced the general availability of VMware Go™ Pro, a comprehensive cloud service that enables small and midsized businesses (SMBs) to consolidate, control, and secure their physical and virtual… Continue reading VMware Unveils Cloud Management Service for SMBs

Hyper9 Announces Cloud Cost Estimator for Virtual Environments

Hyper9, Inc., the enterprise-class virtualization management company, today announced its latest product release focused on bringing greater transparency to the “black box” of virtualization initiatives. The solution features a Cloud Cost Estimator Lens, a customizable dashboard that uses data and analytics to estimate how much it would cost to run a company’s virtual machines on Amazon EC2.

VMware Virtualization Training and VCP Exam

I recently had a chance to attend VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] training bootcamp at one of the MicroTeck training facilities. It was a four day session, consisting of half lecture and half hands-on training labs. I am planning on taking the VCP4 exam in few weeks and one of the requirements for the exam is training bootcamp.