Name Resolution (DNS) doesn't work for Guest machines (NAT Configuration)
I am using Vmware player 15 and have 3 guest hosts (A,B,C) with NAT configuration. A is configured as DNS server (Centos 7) - ip address 192.168.136.11 - whereas B and C are DNS clients (Ubuntu 18.04...
View ArticleFile Server Migration - Keeping the same Server name
Dear Community - I have a virtual server (Windows Server 2012) that needs to be upgraded to Windows Server 2019 OS. The server is part of a domain -2016. This server is a VM and I am using the VMware...
View ArticleUse Ubuntu Linux as router / DHCP server / Gateway
HelloI'm new to VMware workstation - I want to create a virtual network with Ubuntu machine & windows 10 (v-1903) machine.I want the Ubuntu machine will be functioning as a DHCP server and also the...
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Migrating server to Win2016 the ?easy way?
I have a few 2008/ 2012 servers that I need to upgrade to Win2016. Nearly all of them follow the model of having the OS and the DATA partitions on separate data stores. None of them have any domain...
View ArticleContinuous readin of TSC
Hi,i've created my own bootloader and running it from a floppy image in a VM. The code repeatedly reads the TSC value and print it if the difference is larger than 100000 (about 0.05[ms] on my setup)....
View ArticleCan't get Windows Server 2019 to install, getting a missing driver message
Guys, I'm trying to create my first WS 2019 Template but when I run the OS install Windows Setup says I need a driver. I'm installing from the iso so what am I doing wrong? There's no where to browse...
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Physical server to VM conversion question
This question is two fold however I know the answer to one of them the question comes down to the order in which I do this as two operations have to happen here and I'm just looking to see what some...
View ArticleScripted edits of the vmx file?
I have a number of existing VMs that I'd like to add some advanced configuration settings. Rather than using the GUI to add the values I'd like to automate the process. My plan is to write a script...
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Forgot Login Password of Win10 Guest
Have 3 Windows instances on a single host and messed up with the login credential. not able to login one of the Windows 10 guest os and could not figure out a way to fix it. Any help is appreciated.
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VMware failed to Boot/Start HDP 3.0.1 with some splash screen error.
Dear community, I hope my message finds you in good health. I have been facing an error since last week and I am unable to solve this problem. I googled the problem a lot but it appears no one else...
View ArticleHow print in win98 a PDF file as a (printer)
hi all, I recover a disk drive with a legacy softwre on my work, have to print different report in txt or word, but i cant print to a file or print to the host. I read and try all methods but not have...
View ArticleRHEL-8 guest falure under V15.5
Please help a newcomer to VMWARE and RHEL-8,I have successfully installed, on my Win-10 laptop, VMWARE Workstation V15.5 followed by creating a new Linux virtual machine plus having the VMWARE wizard...
View ArticleWhat does VMware Tools' vm3dservice.exe do in guest?
I recently upgraded VMware Tools to Version 11.0.0, build-14549434 in a Windows 7 guest. There is a process running vm3dservice.exe that is missing product details but signed by VMware. I googled it...
View ArticleExcel file refuses to load VBA in VM, still runs perfectly on metal
I cloned a Win 7 64 bit install I use daily using Vcenter Converter Intel I-5Windows 7 64 to run in a VM running on a Ryzen3700x. Everything seems to be working perfectly in limited testing except...
View ArticleAdd 3840x1600 display resolution to windows 10 guest
Hi Guys, I bought a new wide screen monitor recently. The native resolution is 3840x1600. When I connected to the virtual windows 10 guest, I found I cannot use the native resolution. I can do...
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Unable to Install Windows OS 2019 VM on ESXi
Hi Gents, I am trying to create and setup VM (Windows evaluation server 2019 OS) on the ESXi 6.7 host, but getting below error which I cannot find the exact solution how to fix it. Looking for answers...
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Unable to remove Floppy Drive
Hi Guys, We can't seem to remove a floppy drive on our VM. We have tried so many times on removing it, but it keeps on coming back. So we just try to disable it on BIOS, lo and behold, there's no...
View ArticleInstall vmware tools on work station 15.5
0 Installed a new vmware workstation 15.5.1 on win10 pro, using linux/unbuntu 18.04 guestTrying to get to install the vmware tools (not sure what options I may have selected when I installed the work...
View ArticleVmware workstation 12.5.9 on opensuse leap 15.1
Given that the latest Vmware Workstation does not work anymore in older CPU architectures and we are forced to used older versions (in this case 12.5.9); it is starting to show problems with newest...
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Setup Public IP VM-Player-15 Ubuntu guest
I am using VM Player 15.5.1 on Win10 Pro host, using Ubuntu 18.04 guest, I am on my home network How do I setup public IP. Right now in my /etc/netplan/50-cloud-init.yamlnetwork: ethernets:...
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