VMware ESXi Install Fails with Partition Error on Cisco FlexFlash
During a recent install of VMware ESXi 6.7 on a pair of Cisco UCS 220 servers, I ran into a partition error causing the installation to fail. The error stated partedUtil failed with message: “Error:...
View ArticleVeeam VSSControl Error Backing up VMware VM
I recently utilized VMware Converter for a Microsoft Hyper-V to VMware conversion. After the conversion, Veeam backups started failing on the converted machines due to a VSSControl Error. The error...
View ArticleInstall or Upgrade VMware ESXi from CIMC HTML5 UI
Beginning in Cisco Integrated Management Controller version 3.0(1), Cisco rolled out support for their new HTML5 Web UI and vKVM. This removed the requirement for both Flash and Java to operate CIMC...
View ArticleUpgrade Cisco UCS Server Firmware with Host Update Utility
Upgrading server firmware is an integral part of patching your infrastructure. Typically, device firmware is installed prior to upgrading your OS/hypervisor. In this scenario, we will be upgrading...
View ArticleHow to Assign vSphere 7 Licenses
Quick byte today – Here is a tutorial on how to assign VMware vSphere 7 licenses. When you first install ESXi (or vCenter), you will have a 60-day evaluation license to dive into the full set of...
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