vSphere 6.0 – Increase database settings for task and event retention
By default, vSphere 6.0 keeps information about tasks and events for 30 days. This can easily be changed if required in a few simple steps: Log in to the vSphere Web Client Navigate to the vCenter Server instance Select…
Change the startup order of virtual machines in a vApp
After creating a vApp in the vSphere Web Client it may be necessary to change the order in which the virtual machines start up. For example, in a Microsoft Exchange vApp it would be logical to start the domain…
Using Quick Filters in the vSphere Web Client
In the vSphere Web Client a Quick Filter can be used on the following: Datastores Clusters Hosts Virtual Machines Templates The Quick Filter is a drop-down menu that allows you to choose the columns to filter by: To add…
Increase the amount of startup delay to edit the BIOS of a virtual machine
If ever I need to edit the BIOS of a virtual machine I increase the boot delay to allow time to press ESC. Here’s how to do it: Log in to the vSphere Web Client Right-click on the VM…
Add CPU or RAM to a VM while it is powered on
It is possible to add CPU and memory to a virtual machine while it is powered on. This is not enabled by default but if you edit the settings of a VM you can enable Memory Hot Add and CPU…