Esxi 4 Backup and Restore configuration

How do I backup and restore Esxi 4 settings or configuration Use the vCLI and vicfg-cfgbackup.pl command Download vCLI Download vCLI and install ( I used the Windows version but there is a Linux version) Launch vCLI Windows – Start -> Vmware -> Vmware vSphere CLI Command prompt box [continue...]

IBM ServeRAID 8k problem 2TB Drives

Problem: Western Digital 2TB or other TB drives appear under disk utilities but not under Array Configuration Utility. Create Array gives error no drives found Solution: Upgrade the Serveraid firmware to V5.20 Build 16xxxx using IBM ServeRaid Support CD v9.20 Upgrade IBM ServeRaid 8k [continue...]