In this example I will upgrading from ESXi 6.0 Update 2 to ESXi Update 3 on a standalone host. 1) Check current version: esxcli system version get Output: 2) Download the required file from VMware then upload zip file to temporary directory on the ESXi host. In this case I have created a directory called TEMP-PATCHES/ Read More…
User Already Exists in the Current Database
Scenario: I was transferring a database (mick) from one SQL2005 server to an SQL2012 server. During the mapping of a user login (mick) I got the following the error: Create failed for User 'mick' User, group, or role 'mick' already exists in the current database Answer: In Studio Management you can use the follwing command : Read More…
Finding IP Address of Device Using Cisco Switch and Router
Issue: I had a Raritan PDU that was plugged into a Cisco 2960 switch which in-turn was connected to a Cisco 6506 router. The PDU did not display the IP address and I could see it was plugged into port 24 on the switch. Resolution: To find out the IP address Log into Read More…
List Recovery Model and Compatibility Level for MS SQL DB
Use this query to select the recovery model and compatibility level of a DB on a MS SQL 2005 server. select name, recovery_model_desc, compatibility_level from sys.databases
No Process Is on the Other End of the Pipe
I installed a new Windows 2012 server with SQL 2014. Logging in via Windows authentication was successful but when I tried to login via the sa account I was given the following error: A connection was successfully established with the server, but then an error occurred during the login process No process is on Read More…
Could Not Open/Create Change Tracking File
During a Veeam backup I was alerted that one of our virtual machines had shutdown. The components concerned were: ESXi 5.5 U2, vCenter 5.5 U2, Veeam 8.0, It appeared during the backup routine a snapshot/consildation failed. When trying to power back up I had the following error: An error was received from the ESX host Read More…
Error 25085. Setup Failed to Register VMware vSphere Update Manager Extension to VMware Vcenter Server:
Problem: When upgrading Update Manger from 5.5 to to 6.0.0 U2 on a new windows machine: Error 25085. Setup failed to register VMware vSphere Update Manager extension to VMware Vcenter Server: The installer rolled back. Looking in the logs vminst.log file located in %Temp% VMware Update Manager-build-3545890: 02/23/17 10:49:25 INFO: Reg/UnReg extn command: ["-v Read More…
Upgrade to vCenter 6.0 failed on vSphere Auto Deploy Waiter Firstboot
Problem: I was upgrading from Windows based vCenter 5.5 2e to 6.0.0. U2. The install was going fine and most services had started (including the vCenter Server service) but the installation failed on the following: First Error: Error while configuring vSphere Auto Deploy Waiter firstboot. Second Error: Installation of component VCSServiceManager Read More…
Setup Located a VCenter Server Database but Not the Companion SSL Certificates
Due to an SSL issue, an upgrade from vCenter 5.5 Update 2b to 6.0.0 U2 failed. Using KB:2110943 I tried replacing the certificates but after much deliberation with VMware Support, they recommended I completely uninstall vCenter and re-install it to the latest version of 5.5 (Update 3e at the time of writing). I followed the instructions from the KB: Read More…
Critical Hardware Component Failure. C2F Power Module Has Insufficient Hold Time
Problem: A Dell Equallogic 6100X threw an alert via email. Upon logging into the GUI I could see secondary controller was showing a battery fail and the error : Severity Date and Time Member ID Message Read More…
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