Starting a virtual machine in VMware
We recently had new servers installed running VMware and today all of our virtual servers have all shut down. I know the answer is probably not that simple but how do I get them restarted. I know you'll need more information from me but I'm not sure what to include as I'm new to VMware.
cyberkiwi
Are these vms on an ESX server?
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2 of them.
You have ESX/ESXi? Log into your host or vCenter with vSphere Client, rt-click the VMs that are off & choose Guest, then Pwr On. You can make them pwr on auto with the host by clicking the Config tab then VM Startup/Shutdown.
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Yes, I guess you are using some esx(i) vspere solution?
There should be a reason why all machines did stop, what are your amnagement tools? Do you use vmware virtual infrastructure?
Did the 60 days trial license expire? I.e. were the bought licenses never installed?
Restarting a virtual machines is quite iseasy with the VI client, you simply go to the machine and press start.
http://www.petri.co.il/managing-esxi4-with-vsphere-client.htm
There should be a reason why all machines did stop, what are your amnagement tools? Do you use vmware virtual infrastructure?
Did the 60 days trial license expire? I.e. were the bought licenses never installed?
Restarting a virtual machines is quite iseasy with the VI client, you simply go to the machine and press start.
http://www.petri.co.il/managing-esxi4-with-vsphere-client.htm
Are they managed through vSphere Center?
Or do you manage them through the console?
Or do you manage them through the console?
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These were installed by a 3rd party that was hoping to get a contract supporting them. When it was made clear there wasn't going to be any contract due to cost, they basically left us with no information to work with.
I've found the IP address where I can login to vsphere but don't know the username/password. Is there a default that would work maybe?
I've found the IP address where I can login to vsphere but don't know the username/password. Is there a default that would work maybe?
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the other guys were using the console but i would prefer to use vsphere.
Okay, so the answer is both
you - prefer to use vsphere
previously (working) - from console
Has it been integrated into AD and which AD groups have access to it?
If they were using the console, I will bet you they are using a root login, in which case unless you know it, you won't have access.
you - prefer to use vsphere
previously (working) - from console
Has it been integrated into AD and which AD groups have access to it?
If they were using the console, I will bet you they are using a root login, in which case unless you know it, you won't have access.
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I still think they never entered the proper license keys... thus the virtual machines did shutdown.
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Not sure on the licensing but they have been in place 4 or 5 months. I'll try resetting the root password.
ok much longer than the usual trail time...
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OK, big relief. Got the password changed on ESX1 and ESX2 and logged into vSphere. Previously, we had 3 virtual machines running on ESX1 and 3 running on ESX2. Now, all 6 are running on ESX1. Is there a step I missed in starting them up?
VMware does not power down VM's just because a license expires. It will only prevent VM's from powering on.
I don't believe you have specified whether you are using ESX or ESXi and the version (3.5, 4.0, 4.1). Can you look at the physical console to the host and verify which one?
You mentioned using the console, so was that through Putty or another SSH client?
I don't believe you have specified whether you are using ESX or ESXi and the version (3.5, 4.0, 4.1). Can you look at the physical console to the host and verify which one?
You mentioned using the console, so was that through Putty or another SSH client?
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Looks like ESX 4.0.0. Not sure about the console question, using vSphere client at this point.
See my post above...
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Are you saying that any virtual machines that are powered off would be available to be powered up on either ESX?
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Once you are connected in vSphere client, go to View, Inventory, Hosts and Clusters
Right click on a host and Power, Power On
You have to connect to the right server esx1 or 2.
Unless they are managed by the same Virtual Center, then you can control either from the same client.
Right click on a host and Power, Power On
You have to connect to the right server esx1 or 2.
Unless they are managed by the same Virtual Center, then you can control either from the same client.
re: http:#a34132959
If you don't see a "startup" section (you won't), it is because you have to click on "Properties..." on the top right and in the popup, tick on "Allow virtual machines to start..." at the top left.
If you don't see a "startup" section (you won't), it is because you have to click on "Properties..." on the top right and in the popup, tick on "Allow virtual machines to start..." at the top left.
Just a remark, you should at least lookout for education regarding vmware:
backup procedures
patch management
rescouce management
just to name a few. Of cource you can ask several questions here regarding that matter.
backup procedures
patch management
rescouce management
just to name a few. Of cource you can ask several questions here regarding that matter.