vSphere 4.1 is Here – Updating VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi Hypervisor to v4.1 through vCenter

Although the command line option to upgrade is preferred in some cases, here is the option to upgrade your ESX/ESXi hosts from the vCenter .

First we have to import the correct upgrade file, which you downloaded from the VMware site. Depending on your current installation you can download different files.

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vSphere 4.1 is Here – Migrate vCenter to a New 64bit Server

Since I have been pondering around upgrading vCenters, it was a matter of time before i came across a 32bit v4 installation. Since this is not a very standard procedure and needs a bit of extra reading and research on the net, I am saving me some time by keeping a log. Those are . . . → Read More: vSphere 4.1 is Here – Migrate vCenter to a New 64bit Server

Fix “Transaction log for database ‘VIM_VCDB’ is full” errors

This is one of those “note to self posts”, in hope this may hit me again so I don’t go wandering the Internet all over again. I have a small VMware lab at home, and a few days ago I was confronted with an issue related to vCenter – the management application for VMware’s . . . → Read More: Fix “Transaction log for database ‘VIM_VCDB’ is full” errors

vSphere 4.1 is Here – Updating VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi Hypervisor to v4.1 with “vihostupdate”

Well I am happy to announce that Something has changed – again! Have you tried to find the VMware vSphere Host Update Utility? It was never downloadable – it was part of the vSphere Client which was bundled with your ESXi Installation.(by the way that has also been removed from the installation and is . . . → Read More: vSphere 4.1 is Here – Updating VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi Hypervisor to v4.1 with “vihostupdate”

vSphere 4.1 is Here – How to: Upgrade to vSphere 4.1 with an existing 64bit vCenter

With the release of vSphere 4.1 comes the challenge to upgrade your existing installation to this new version. Because I have been testing the beta for a while now, I couldn´t wait to try it in our new testing environment.

However, there are a few caveats:

VMware released a KB article with the supported . . . → Read More: vSphere 4.1 is Here – How to: Upgrade to vSphere 4.1 with an existing 64bit vCenter

Installing OpenWrt on the Seagate DockStarInstalling OpenWrt on the Seagate DockStar

Eric Cooper <ecc@cmu.edu> July 2010 Introduction

This document describes how to install an OpenWrt kernel and rootfs on the internal NAND flash of the Seagate DockStar so that it will boot into OpenWrt at power-on, with no USB storage device required.

The main method presented here does not require opening the case or attaching . . . → Read More: Installing OpenWrt on the Seagate DockStarInstalling OpenWrt on the Seagate DockStar

Step By Step Tutorial How to migrate DHCP server from a Windows server 2003 to Windows server 2008

This tutorial will explain Export the DHCP database from a server that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 To move a DHCP database and configuration from a server that is running Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008 to another server that is running Windows Server 2008.Read more: http://www.technohub.in/how-to-migrate-dhcp-server-from-a-windows-server-2003-to-windows-server-2008.html#ixzz0tBxuZGCC Under . . . → Read More: Step By Step Tutorial How to migrate DHCP server from a Windows server 2003 to Windows server 2008

Sipura back-to-back Config

Sipura back-to-back Config

This will allow the FXO connection of an SPA3000 to be accessed from another SPA unit connected to a network somewhere. Incoming calls on the SPA3000 FXO will be forwarded to the other Sipura unit (called the “remote SPA” in this example). No registrations will be used, the communications will be . . . → Read More: Sipura back-to-back Config

Transfer FSMO Roles to a Windows 2008 Domain Contoroller

FSMO Roles

In Microsoft Windows domain, there are five FSMO roles that are assigned to one or more domain controllers. There are two operations master roles for each forest and three FSMO roles for each domain as following: Continue reading Transfer FSMO Roles to a Windows 2008 Domain Contoroller

GuruPlug – Asterisk – FreePBX HOWTO

Intro

I am doing a bit of pinch, snip and saw here but in the end I added the script that does it all for you and your Guruplug.

The GuruPlug

Basically the GuruPlugs are an enhanced version of the well known SheevaPlugs, the biggest difference is probably the need for an external JTAG/UART<>RS232 board to access the serial console. Good thing is that the board comes with a normal JTAG connector and an additional RS232 connector and 2.5V DC power outlet, so it will be useful for other devices, too. Globalscale could have chosen different connectors with less wiggly cables, though.

As I was not able to find a useful howto about installing Debian on the Guruplug, I’ve written down what I did to install Debian unstable on a micro SD card using the Debian installer for the GuruPlug. I did not have a look who modified the Debian installer to work on the plug, but thanks for that! The instructions below are based on Martin Michlmayer’s awesome SheevaPlug documentation, the hints from oinkzwurgl.org/guruplug and various forum posts in the plugforum. Continue reading GuruPlug – Asterisk – FreePBX HOWTO