Virtual Machine Manager 08 R2. Things about

Hi
I have a VMM08 and I installed VMM08 R2 to test it.
I have Hyper-V, Hyper-V R2 and Virtual SErver.
I liked VMM08 R2 because, I upgraded the VMM agent and the windows server 2008 or R2 dont reboot. So I can upgrade without problems.

This picture shows a R2 Cluster with CSV, and some Host alone.

The agent upgrade was very well in Windows Server 2008 and R2.

PROBLEM:

I have a virtual server 2005. Yes I have one already.

The agent upgrade gave me a problem.

I need to reset the process. The second upgrade was well.

sAnTos

Windows 2008 Cluster. Blade, HA and so on

Hi

I have a discussion

I have 2 chassis blade.

The main chassi has a Hyper-V R2 Cluster. I have a SQL08 Cluster in VM.

In the second chassis, I installed a Node3.

If the first chassis fail, I have another chassis with one node.

But , he we are the problem

I have Node and File Share Witness for the cluster.

I have a notice about the cofiguration when I introduced the Node 3.

WICH is the best option?

The first option is not enough. If the first chassis is down. I only have the Node 3.

The last option is a solution, but It is not recommended.

Did Microsoft think in this problem?

I have VM for the cluster, but the Quorum options are wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!

sAnTos

Windows Serve 2008 R2. Not Activate Server if you have a VM

hi
I have a VM with Windows Server 2008 R2.

If you delete the machine, and you copy de .vhd file you need to activate again the machine.

You need VMM08 or Export the VM with the Hyper-V MMC.

When you export the VM, you save everything and you save inside the folder:
a config.xml file
a .reg file.
You can edit these files, and rename the options. So you can use like a template to import new machines inside your HYper-V and you dont need activate the Windows Server 2008 R2.

sAnTos

Changing the primary domain DNS name of this computer to "" failed.

hi

When I put a new Windows Server 2008 R2 in my domain I got this error

The machine works well.

But It is weird.

sAnTos

A Hyper-V R2 Cluster R2 with a Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV)

Hi
I installed Windows Server 2008 R2.
I would like to test a Hyper-V Cluster with CSV (Cluster Shared Volumes)
I follow this link: (yes, I know , There are many links about that, so I am not going to explain again).
http://blogs.msdn.com/clustering/archive/2009/02/19/9433146.aspx

I upload some pictures with some notes:

The cluster validation was well

I put the VM in the cluster without problems.

I have several problems because the virtual NICs in both nodes havent the same name.

When I fixed the name. Everything went well

The CSV files worked very well. I have a LeftHand iSCSI SAN.

The live migration ran very well. I didnt lost any ping.

sAnTos

Windows Serve 2008 R2. Features

Hi
There is a lot of pages about Windows Server 2008 R2.
He we are a little ppt about that WS2008R2.

http://www.slideshare.net/aschek/windows-server-2008-r2-overview-presentation

And another interesting link
http://4sysops.com/archives/windows-server-2008-r2-new-features-the-complete-list-part-4-administration/

sanTos

VMM 08 R2

Hi





We can download VMM 08 R2 from MSDN and TechNet subscription.





I am going to test it.





I will write something about the news in VMM08 R2

IT Management: 10 Must-Have Attributes of a Next-Gen IT Manager

Hi

do you like a text with the label thingamajig (technology or not)?

He we are:
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/IT-Management/10-MustHave-Attributes-of-a-NextGen-IT-Manager-568539/

sAnTos

Slow Performance Hyper-V

hi

Do you have a slow performance in your Hyper-V?

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972045/en-us


I dont have this problem, so I am lasy to apply the fix...;-)

sAntos

Windows Sever 2008 R2, release.

hi

Microsoft has released the Windows Server 2008 R2 in MSDN and Technet accounts, already.

In English of course, and Spanish aswell.


I would like to test, Direct Access, LiveMigration, Cluster and so on.....

I couldnt install RC in HP Blade C3000 and C7000.
So I hope, that Microsoft or HP fix the problem soon.

Windows 7 is in Spanish aswell.

sAnTos

Windows Server 2008 R2 Evaluation Virtual Hard Drive Images

Hi

Do you like to have Windows Server 2008 in VHD file?

Windows Server 2008 R2 Evaluation Virtual Hard Drive Images

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=9040a4be-c3cf-44a5-9052-a70314452305#tm

It is very interesting how you can rearm you 10 days period until 180 days.

sAnTos

802.1x, NAC or PaloAlto Firewall

Hi

We have Enterasys and Cisco Electronics networks appliances.

We were looking for a system to avoid rogue Netbooks and PCs in our network.

I know, the 802.1x is the best option.

We have the 802.1x for the wireless network in our company. Everything goes well.

For the cable network we didnt have any option because is difficult to integrate 802.1x in both systemas. We are a few technical people in the company.

I looked for anothe NAC solutions. For example NAC Sophos is a good solution.

But finally, we are thinking to change the UTM with authentication option .

The Fotigate, PaloAlto, Barracuda, Cisco, FinJan, etc appliances are the options.

sAnTos

Move SCVMM database

Hi

We have a SCVMM 08 in a VM.
We have the Database in a old serve. we need to move it to the new server.

I was searching to do it with a few steps.

I founded this link:
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/virtualmachinemanager/thread/e3a76bb7-e769-482c-9135-49896d764eb9
The steps:
1) Backup the database by going to Administrator Console, Administration Page, on right hand side select "Back up Virtual Machine Manager". This will create a SQL backup (.bak) file on your specified location.
2) Uninstall the server
3) Install the server and now point it to the new SQL server location in the install wizard.
4) This will create new database
5) Run scvmmrecover.exe to recover the data from SQL backup (.bak) file created above into the new database


There is a SCVMMrecover script aswell.

I am going to use the link. I will write my experience in the next post.

Santos

LeftHand Cluster

hi

We are installing 2 cluster LeftHand SATA and SAS iSCSI SAN.

The support in Spain is poor. HP doesnt have partners in little cities for this iSCSI SAN.

We are goint to setup a VDI Infraestructure with the HP Blade C7000 and SAS Virtualization Lefthand Cluster.

A HP Lefthand consultant from Madrid help to setup the cluster.

Everything goes well.

Performance and others flaws, test options etc will be written here.

Thanks

HP Blade and Windows Server 2008 R2

Hi

We are installing 2 HP Blades. One C3000 (little) and the big C7000.

I would like to test Windows Server 2008 R2.

HP SmartStart 8.5 only runs with Windows Server 2008 SP1.

ugggg

I spoke with HP, and they dont like to help me. We are a little company and they only support final products.

My idea is to setup a VDI Hyper-V cluster.

I will write more about this VDI Infraestructure (The Infraestructure word is for Marta Marco).

Thanks

How to boot/install Windows 7/Vista from USB Flash/Hard Drive

Hi
(To Diego Ferrer, who told me about to write something more often).

I always search for this procedure.

Click Start –> type CMD and right click Run as Admin
- Inside cmd, type and enter the followings:
diskpart
type “list disk” and you will see all connected disks and numbers

select disk X (X being the number of the usb disk )
clean
create partition primary
select partition 1
active
format fs=fat32
assign
exit

MOre information :
http://dotnetwizard.net/vista-stuff/tips-how-to-bootinstall-windows-7vista-from-usb-flashhard-drive/
thanks

VDI, Microsoft, Citrix, Quest. XenDesktop vs vWorkspace

Hi

I was wondering about Microsoft Windows 2008 R2.
I like VDI, but I need than the ThinkClient was transparent. That is,
The user is a poor technology user.
Citrix and Quest install a plug-in in the ThinClient.
I dont know this plug-in in MS W2008 R2.
With this plug-in, the user only use the VDI. The window in the ThinClient is transparent for him/her.

What is the best VDI broker?

This is my picture in the Citrix Lab.

santos

Greetings

are you an Entrerprise Architect?

hi

You can read this article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_architect

Although, there are many others positions:

Business analyst
System analyst
Software architect
Systems architect
Application developer
Release deployer
IT Administrator
Project manager
Project management office
CIO
Business Leads

.....

What do you do?
sAnTos

Oracle buys everything. Virtual Iron, Sun ...

hi

Oracle buys SUN, Virtual IRon, mValent and more , more and more
IN 2008 Oracle bought 11 companies.

the best, it is a healthy company.


sAnTos

VDI, Microsoft, Citrix , VMware, Quest, Parallels ...

Hi

I would like to write down many options about VDI.
Many times, people speakes about Microsoft, Citrix an VMWare. But there are more options...

Parallels: Parallels Virtuozzo Containers
Quest Software: Provision Networks Virtual Access Suite (vWorkspace)
Sun/Oracle xVM Server y Ops Center con Sun VDI
RedHat KVM y VDI Solid Ice de Qumranet
Microsoft Hyper-V R2 y System Center (SCVMM)
Citrix XenXerver y XenDesktop
Vmware View y Oracle Virtual Iron

Regards
sAnTos

MED-V and Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta error

Hi

I would like to test MED-V in Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta
I got this error.


aggggg, another version for MDOP 2009 and R2 RTM ?
santos

System Center Roadmap

Hi
This is the roadmap for System Center.
We have SCOM, SCVMM and SCCM.
I would like to test SCODM (System Center Online Desktop Manager). I think , It is to late for this software.
But, It is better later than never ;-).
I dont need to upgrade anything in 2010. We will be free ;-).
Ufff. I have SCDPM as well. I will migrate.
My new state is migrating everything.

sAnTos

Windows 7. XP Mode.

Hi
I am testin Windows 7 and XP Mode.
My version is in Spanish because the windows 7 RC is the first version with the spanish language inside. Before you needed to install the language from a new language package.
But, I am going to write something about XP Mode.
I am a Tablet PC with 2 G rAM.
I am testing x64 version.
All piece of software run well. So, you can use x64 Windows 7 version without problems.

The XP Mode runs well. It runs in 1-2 minutes.
Some applications run well.
Som applications run not well (see MagicIso image)
XP Mode is a beta version, so , Microsoft needs to work to improve the version. ;-)



My applications in XP Mode.


Mspaint in Windows 7. Total Commander in XP Mode. See the differents frameworks.

MagicIso starts well, but I have this window in the desktop. Sometimes the Magiciso close suddenly.
He, There is a step-by-step in Spanish
http://geeks.ms/blogs/jesusgonzales/archive/2009/05/04/windows-7-instalando-y-configurando-mode-xp.aspx
Santos

XP Mode Download

hi

People ask me about to download XP Mode.

In MSDN or Technet Subscription you need to download Windows 7 RC from Operation Systems.
But, XP Mode beta is ready to download from Application tree menu.

Santos

PowerShell to move a hyper-v machine

Hi
I am a novice in the PowerShell.
I use VB Script.
So, I looked for a script about to move a hyper-v machine from one host to another.
I got several errors,

but I copy the links where I solved the problems.
http://www.realtime-vista.com/administration/2007/01/running_powershell_scripts.htm http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/resources/qanda/sept06/hey0926.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/topics/winpsh/manual/run.mspx http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/category/9335.aspx

Remove Office 2007 from a machine

hi

It is a silly thing, but I need it.
I could't to remove the Windows xp, but I need to clean the Office 2007 installation.

So, I look for the Internet, and I got this link:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928218/en-us
It works very well.
I cleaned the office 2007 from a Windows Server 2008 and everything was well.

Santos

Move VMM08 Virtual Server. Export and Import Hyper-V Machine.

Hi again


I have many VM in our infraestructure.
I can move the VM with VMM08 Server.
Note: See previous post. If I have the same hyper-v version I can move all machines. Otherwise, I can only move the stopped VM from one host to other.

But I had a problem.
My VMM08 is a VM in an hyper-v server.
I need to move it.

I tryed to moved with itself. Ofcourse I got an error because the server saved the state and give me an error. I knew it. But I did it to catch this error.




So, What is the solution?
The solution is very easy.
If you don't have VMM08, you need to use the Export and Import options in Hyper-V console.
Thus, you don't miss the NIC for example. If you set up a new machine with the .vhd file, the hyper-v server understand this machine like a new server. You need to set up the ip address and you need to activate the Windows again.

The Guy's Weblog explain everything very well:
http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2008/08/26/hyper-v-export-import-part-1.aspx


Santos

Hyper-V and iSCSI drive. Change the driver letter.

Hi again
I have a hyper-v server with 3 drives for the VM.
the first drive is a Raid 5 local drive.
the second and third drives are in a EMC iSCSI SAN.
I have 5 VM in the second drive.
I need to change the letter to this driver (Don't ask me why, It is too long to explain ;-) )
I change the path letter in the VM options. For the snapshots and for the .vhd file.
I tryed to run the machine.
I failed .

I did waste time to study the error.
So I moved the VM with the VMM08 and I changed the drive letter from V: to U:

Santos

VMM08 and vmms.exe version

hi again
Following the previous post.
I updated the vmms.exe file, thus I moved the stopped VM, the running VM, the saved VM without problems.


Moving a running VM. (Yes, It is quick migration (Windows Server 2008), so the machine stops 10-12 pings). I will test this machine in a Windows Server 2008 R2 with Live Migration soon.


Moving a Stopped VM.

NOTE: If you update the hyper-v version (vmms.exe file), you must close the vmm08 console. After re-running the mmc console you must refresh the servers to get the new update. Otherwise you got the "unable to migrate..." error.

Santos

VMM08 and Unable to migrate

Hi again




We have an Hyper-V environment with 46 VM.
We have VMM08 to control them.

We try to move VM from a host to another an I got this error:


Unable to migrate the virtual machine sw2k8av because the version of virtualization software on the host sw2k8dtc01.cartv.int (6.0.6001.18125) does not match the version of virtualization software on the source host (6.0.6001.18221). To be migrated, the virtual machine must be stopped and should not contain any saved state

If you look for the vmms.exe in the c:\windows\system32 directory:


The vmms version is different.
The guilty?
The Microsoft update.
One machine had the update service up, the other one it had'nt.
So I need to update the both machines.

NOTE: I refresh the vmm08 mmc in the client. If you won't do it. The error continues, even you had upgrade both hyper-v servers.

You can read more information :(spanish link)
http://blogs.technet.com/davidcervigon/archive/2009/04/01/otra-de-parches-para-hyper-v-marzo-2009.aspx

Santos

TS Web access and Microsoft Project 2007

hi everyone

If you need to test Microsoft Project 2007 in a TS Web access lab , there is a problem.

The Project 2007 says something like " The Microsoft Project 2007 doesnt run in a Terminal Server machine". You don't have a VLK .

I got a solution for the test lab.
If you have a VLK, you won't have any problem.
But if you haven't...

Run the installer and DO NOT PUT IN A SERIAL!
After Office is installed, DO NOT OPEN ANY OFFICE PROGRAM!!
Navigate to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Office 12\Office Setup Controller\Proof.en
Inside the folder, edit the xml file in notepad...
...find where it says:

and replace "AlwaysInstalled" with "neverinstalled" and save

AND REMEMBER.. IF YOU LIKE THE LAB, YOU MUST BUY THE PRODUCT.
(MICROSOFT PROJECT 2007).
AND REMEMBER.. IF YOU LIKE THE LAB, YOU MUST BUY THE PRODUCT.
AND REMEMBER.. IF YOU LIKE THE LAB, YOU MUST BUY THE PRODUCT.

Santos

Palo Alto Networks and Windows Server 2008. The perfect lab.

Hi everyone

My company was searching for an UTM. (Web filtering and anti-virus). But we need HA, Logs, Active Directory integration, Transparent mode, Layer 3 features also.

We tested Ironport, Finjan, Fortigate, Trendmicro virtual applicance over Hyper-V, PIneapp, Barracuda appliances. We read the features in the bluecoat, websense, F5, stonegate appliances also.


is this the best option?. (http://www.paloaltonetworks.com/, PaloAlto Networks).


Santos Pardos

MVP Award

Hi

I am a new Microsoft Most Valuable Professional 2009.
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/Santos.Pardos

MVP: Virtual Machine: Architecture
https://mvp.support.microsoft.com/communities/mvp.aspx?product=1&competency=Virtual+Machine&page=3

I would like to thanks to:
David Cervigon
Cristina Gonzalez
Paulo Jorge Valente
Emilio Paz

Santos Pardos

Microsoft Synthetic Ethernet Port or Hyper-V error. Antivirus Error

hi

Did you have this error "Microsoft Synthetic Ethernet Port" ?

Did you have this error "Power On with Error 'The specified network resource or device is
no longer available."?

The antivirus software will be the problem

We have Trendmicro and I got it.!!

You can read this link

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/winserverhyperv/thread/82a87f14-93de-40b4-84c4-fdc9dee0cda4/

But , if you like some pictures. I stick some pictures about the solution with trendmicro.

Santos

Event Viewer in Windows 2008 and Hyper-V

Hi

Do you have Hyper-V errors?

You like to remove the red X simbol

Take a look to this event viewer section

+

Remove eveything that you need.

If you remove everything in the Hyper-V options.

You have a clean area in the Hyper-V area to start a new debug. (if you like it, or if you need it)

Santos

Integration Services and Keyboard in Hyper-V

Hi again

You know. The Integration Services Setup Disk (ISSD) in Hyper-V solves the problems with the keyboard and mouse. If you use RDP to control the machine, you had had them. isn´t it?

You can install everything in the Data Center, but , you will forget something.
So, When you install a new Windows 2003, XP etc, you can use the mouse before you install the Integration Services.

You can do:
a) If you use the ISSD, the windows lauchs a wizard, you can use the mouse then. The mouse focus is in the ISSD disk. You can finish the wizard and to restart the machine. The mouse will run well.d
b) You can maximize the RPD host server windows. You need to maximize the guest opertation system in Hyper-V (View-Full Scrren Mode ctrl+alt+del).Now you can use windows+e and you can see the explorer in the guest machine not in the host machine.

Santos

Hyper-V and Windows Fundamentals Legacy

Hi

Do you know WFL (Windows Fundamentals for Legacy) ?

We have one machine with that software

I moved this machine to Virtual.

I moved this machine to Hyper-V

I have 2 problems

I have a HAL problem, but with the Windows XP SP2 I solved the problem. The Hyper-V searched for a file to the NIC.

I have a problem with te NIC. The legacy NIC in Hyper-V runs well.

When I installed the Integration Services, everyting goes well.

The Integration Services runs well. (I had a little doubt about that)

Santos

IE 8, Memory Eater

Hi

I downloaded IE8.


I used it, but he computer ask me about more memory.

For example, I use IE 7 and Maxthon browser.
The IE 7 has 8 tabs opened and the Maxthon browser 13 tabas opened
The memory is :


But in my lab, I installed IE 8 and I opened 4 tabs, and the IE 8 start up 4 iexplorer processes .
Each proccess spend 40k-50K. That is 200K!!!!!!!
I hope, this is a error in my lab. Otherwise , Nobody will use IE 8.

Santos

Cluster Shared Volumes and VMM 2008 R2 Beta

hi

I was testing Windows 2008 R2 Beta.
The cluster shared volumes is a great advanced.
This link help to explain it
http://blogs.msdn.com/clustering/archive/2009/02/19/9433146.aspx

The VMM 2008 R2 Bet is ready to download in http://connect.microsoft.com/
This version support CSV and many more options.

Santos

Gazelle Browser

Hi

I dont surt through The Intetnet with IE neither Firefox.

I used AvantBrowse, Maxthon ...

Now, I like Opera. It is very fast, there are many plug-ins. Sometimes, There is an error, but I doesnt matter.

Now , Microsoft is thinking to change the IE

http://research.microsoft.com/apps/pubs/default.aspx?id=79655

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/introducing_microsofts_gazelle.php

not comment

Santos Pardos

Enterprise Architect

hi

What is an EA?

Microsoft write in this website about this subjet

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/architecture/bb945098.aspx

sAntos

WPAD , DNS 2008 and UTM

hi
We are planning to install Ironport WebFiltering.
Ironport doesn´t have the NLB ( network load balancing) or something similar to set up HA.
They speak about to configure a .pac file. (proxy file).
You need to enter wpad.mycompany.com in the DNS.
Ironport doesn´t work with 2008 AD.
We had a problem with the wpad entry in the dns.
This entry is in the block list.



Hi, we are the links to solve the problem:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc816908.aspx
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc441517.aspx

There is a problem in the first link:
The right command is:
dnscmd /config /enableglobalqueryblocklist 0 (disable)
dnscmd /config /enableglobalqueryblocklist 1 (enable)


Santos

Enterprise IT architect: The new kid on the block.

Hi

What is IT Architect?

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/architecture/library/ar-newprof/

http://www.opengroup.org/itac/cert/

Regards

;-)

sAnTos

Windows 7, too many versions

You need to add Enterprise version

I think, Microsoft will do the same error as Windows Vista.

Two versions will be right. One versíon for home, another for company.

I suppose, Nobody in Microsoft will read this post. ;-(
Nobody in Microsoft will follow my advise, ;-(

sanTos

hi

SCVMM 08 console error

hi

I try to start the SCVMM but it doesnt work.
I am thinking about something, but SCVMM doesnt give me any id error, or another information.

What happens?

My SQL server was down. The databse was there. SCVMM dont advise me.

I start the SQL server, and the SCVMM rus well.

If my SQL was destroy, you need to do:

http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/virtualmachinemanager/thread/e3a76bb7-e769-482c-9135-49896d764eb9/
1) Backup the database by going to Administrator Console, Administration Page, on right hand side select "Back up Virtual Machine Manager". This will create a SQL backup (.bak) file on your specified location.
2) Uninstall the server
3) Install the server and now point it to the new SQL server location in the install wizard.
4) This will create new database
5) Run scvmmrecover.exe to recover the data from SQL backup (.bak) file created above into the new database.

or
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/virtualmachingmgrsetup/thread/ce96c1d3-2d24-46b8-bbea-5753dbdcf29b/
-Backup the database.-Uninstall SCVMM using the "Retain Data" option-Restore Database to new SQL Install.-Reinstall SCVMM using an Existing Database option.


REgards
sAnTos

Hyper-V machine with Netapp iSCSI and Equallogic iSCSI.

hi
I have 2 iSCSI SANS.
I have a hosts server with LUNS from both iSCSI SAN
I use the microsoft iScSI Iniciator.

I have 2 VM in Hyper-V in the LUNs.

The Equallogic iSCSI has the LUNs to connect when the server reboot. (iscsi options)
In the Netapp iSCSI is off the option.

When I reboot the machine, the server doesnt connect with the iSCSI. No Equallogic LUNs, no Netapp LUNs. So, the VM in the LUNs disappared.

I need to force the option "reconnect to reboot" in both conecctions to solve the problem.

sAnTos

SCVMM 08 DC migration and IP error

hi

I have a Domain Controller in a Hyper-V machine.
I migrated a VM to another Hyper-V.
If I migrate a server machine (2k3, ó 2k8), I dont have any problem.
I have problems if I use Vlans. (see http://santospardos.blogspot.com/2009/01/scvmm08-vlan-id-migration-error.html).

I migrated the DC (Domain Controller), I got an error.
The DC was a lab. ufffffff.
I had to remove the NIC and to put the NIC again.
In a server machine, I dont have fear.
Ufff, To do that in a DC.

I put the NIC in the Hyper-V optiosn.
I run the VM again and the domain lab rus well. But It is a lab.

Can I do the same in the production domain?

Anyone , any hep.

sAnTos

SCVMM 08 VLAN ID migration error

hi

I have 29 VM with Hyper-V.
I am changing some of them with SCVMM08 migrate option.
The source server doest have a trunk.
The target server has a trunk.
If I migrate a VM without Vlan id to another server without vlan id, I dont have any problem. The migrate wizard inside SCVMM07 runs well.
If I migrate a VM withou VLAN ID to another server with VLAN ID, I have a problem.
The VM migrate, but I need to assign the VLAN ID by hand.
Is there any option to do that with SCVMM08?

I dont know. ;-(
sAntos

P2V migration. Physical to Hyper-V

hi

the SCVMM08 has an option to convert a Phisical machine to a virtual machine.

Dont you have SCVMM08?

I liked this url:
http://easterndigitalsoftware.com/p2v/p2v.htm

Always I thought in that but with some changes.

It is a good solution, isnt it?

Santos Pardos

SCVMM Migration error

Hi
I need to move a VM with W2003.
I always got the same error.


I think, the problem is because is a legacy Virtual Server 2005 VM
I put the machine by hand from VS2005 to Hyper-V moving the files.
I need to move the VM from Hyper-V 01 to Hyper-V 02 but I have this error.


Probably, I will move the vhd file and I recreate the server.
But, I will need to activate de windows again arrrrggggg!!!!! or not. W2008 ask me for activation. Will I activate the w2003 again? or not?
I will see...

Regards
sAntos

Microsoft Synthetic Ethernet Port error.

Hi

I have a DL380G5, 22G, 80G HDD.

I have Hyper-V with some VMs.

I have a lot of problems:

a) I switch on the VM. I got this error: Microsoft Synthetic Ethernet Port error.



b) I stop the Hyper-V service. All VMs configured disapared.
c) The VM never switch on.

My first thought was the Hyper-V version.
I got the last version with all updates.

Finally. The problem was the TrendMicro Antivirus.
I uninstalled it, all everythig goes well.
I think, It occurs with all antivirus.

Regards
sAnTos

Migration SCVMM 08, Hyper-V, AMD and Intel error

Hi
I have 30 VM.
One host is a SUN X4100 with AMD CPU. Yes yes, a SUN machine for Windows!!!!!!!.
Another machine is a HP DL380G5 with Intel.
I need to migrate one VM from one host to other.
I got this error.
ATTENTION: Unable to migrate the virtual machine XXXX because the processor is not compatible with the host XXXXX.
I did the migration by hand. I copied the .vhd file and I recreate the VM.
But, this procedure has a problem. You need validate W2008 again through the Internet.



I got another problem. The Hyper-V versión was different.
I looked through the internet de KB to migrate from 18016 to 18125 version. After this upgrade I did some VM migration without problems.

Regards

sAnTos

Boot from VHD. Windows 7 and Windows 2008 R2

Hi
I have read a lot about this subject. Very important in the next future.
It is nice to boot from VHD. We can install Windows 7 or Windows 2008 R2 without new partitions disk.
I write down the best links that I founded.

http://tsharpe79.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!2DBB8237D53BD2B!3173.entry
http://blogs.msdn.com/cesardelatorre/archive/2009/01/11/windows-7-natively-booting-from-a-vhd-virtual-pc-image-file.aspx
http://blogs.msdn.com/cesardelatorre/default.aspx
http://it-experts.dk/blogs/rsj/archive/2009/01/01/booting-windows-7-from-a-vhd-file.aspx
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/winserverhyperv/thread/c7189892-ba70-4348-a952-79c50317ecc9

sAnTos

Peformance SQL 2008 Cluster and Windows 2008 iSCSI SAN

Hi

I setup a Windows 2008 Cluster with SQL 2008 cluster over Equallogic iSCSI SAN.
I switch the node and I lost a ping.

You can read the cmd box. The yellow line is the ping losted.

Yes, Yes. The SQL instance was 13-14 seconds down.

Yes, Yes . The SQL was just installed, so, I havent any database.

I am going to set up this lab with Hyper-V. That is. SQL in Hyper-V machines to measure the performance as well.

I am going to test this lab with a radio database. Xframe is the piece of software that we use in our radio company . I will test the same.

More information in the next post, or by email ;-)

sAntos

Windows 2008 and SQL 2008 in Cluster.

Hi everyone

This lab runs very well.

But, I would like to share some problems to set up this lab:

a) You need .NET Framework 3.5 SP1. If SQL Wizar doesnt launch the setup, you cand installed from the SQL DVD. DVD:\x64\Redist\DotNetFrameworks\dotNetFx35setup
b) Same for Windows Installer 4.5. DVD:\x64\Redist\Windows Installer\x64\Instmsi45
c) You need install Powershell as well from Features console.
d) I got a IP duplicate error. Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface got the guilty.
Verifying that there are no duplicate IP addresses between any pair of nodes.Found duplicate IP address . . . . .

Links that I followed to solve the problem.
http://sqlblogcasts.com/blogs/justinl/archive/2008/08/20/windows-2008-cluster-validation-failure.aspx
http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/29037
http://thesource.ofallevil.com/communities/newsgroups/list/en-us/default.aspx?dg=microsoft.public.sqlserver.clustering&tid=2b62061f-c050-4a82-be30-9677de59a2bc&cat=en_us_947fd056-7098-4a44-a742-6c6224603cb1&lang=en&cr=us&sloc=&p=1




set devmgr_Show_Nonpersistent_Devices=1

devmgmt.msc

ncpa.cpl

I switched off the teredo Tunneling ghosted NIC.
I uninstalled the teredo tunneling ghosted NIC.
Device manager NICs and ncpa console must show the same devices.


d) I got a warning about binding NICs.

NOTE: You need to push Alt+N in English or Alt+A to show the advanced menu.
You need to enter in the advanced features and change the binding order.





After these problems, the installation was right.


PS: The Windows 2008 cluster was with a witness share resource and the sQL saves in a iSCSI Equallogic Dell SAN.
sAnTos

Windows Server 2008 R2 and SQL 2008 Cluster Error

hi

Yes, I am very daring.

I was installing Windows Serve 2008 R2 and SQL Server 2008 in Cluster.

Windows Server 2008 R2 was well.
Cluster W2008 R2, was well.
SQL 2008 Clusterd was bad, very bad.

At the end of the process I got this error:

Require Kerberos to value 1

I didn´t find a solution
I think is for Windows 2008 R2.

The same lab over Windows 2008 runs well, very well.

sAnTos

Med-V beta and MDT 2010

Hi
Probably, You know Med-V Beta 1 and MDT 2010.
You can download both from http://connect.microsoft.com/.





I am testing. I will write somethin ASAP.
sAnTos

Windows 2008 R2 Beta and Windows 7 Beta. Part II

Hi

If you dont have MSDN or Technet subscription.

Windows 7 beta

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/beta-download.aspx

Windows 2008 R2 Beta

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=85cfe4c9-34de-477c-b5ca-75edae3d57c5&DisplayLang=en#filelist

I tested them in Hyper-V and Host machine and my tablet PC.

I will write something about Windows 2008 R2 Beta. Many things to discover. There are many links about general information. My news will be about my W2008 Lab.
About Windows 7. Mi tablet PC runs well. I need some drivers from HP website to install all devices.

The first impresion is good for boths.

sAnTos

Office Live WorkSpace, Microsoft Live Sync, Microsoft SharedView, Microsoft Live, Microsoft SongsSmith

How many things have Microsoft?

Many tools that people doesn´t know.

I like the new ones.

a) Microsoft Live. New package 130M. Ufff a little big.

New Writer, Mail, Messenger, Movie Maker, Sync, Writer

Althoug, I installed Live Sync with another installer file.

Live Sync. Get control of yours PC. Like gotomypc, logmein, teamviewer etc.

Microsoft SharedView:

In the scholl. Show your PC another people with a link.

Microsoft Office Live Workspace:

is this cloud computing for Microsoft for home users?

I like it

You need a setup.exe to add a plug-in in Office 2007 and connect with your Live Workspace directely.

Microsoft Songssmith

http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/um/redmond/projects/songsmith/download.html

(It is better that you open the link ;-) )

…..

I like google. I write this post in blogger.com (google). I use gmail. But, sometimes Microsoft has tools for home very good.