Running BE in a virtual isn't a problem if you supply it with sufficient CPU and RAM. Are the Windows Server files stored on a SAN or local? If they are on shared storage then you can "possibly" just shut down the guest(s) then the Host and install the card, bring it up with the install package on the CD already in place to boot and do a quick fresh install (taking note of all your network/storage/naming convention settings) but again, this isn't beginners level stuff.
John W. Cook System Administrator Partnership For Strong Families 5950 NW 1st Place Gainesville, Fl 32607 Office (352) 244-1610 Cell (352) 215-6944 MCSE, MCP+I, MCTS, CompTIA A+, N+, VSP4, VTSP4 -----Original Message----- From: Eric Brouwer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 2:30 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: VMware help I think what the previous consultant was trying to do might not be a good idea afterall. He wanted to run Backup Exec on a virual machine, so I'm trying to install a SAS HBA card. On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:24 PM, Jonathan Link <[email protected]> wrote: > What specific hardware are you wanting to add? > > Word of caution, it may not be possible, as ESXi abstracts everything to the > guests running on it. > > On Mon, Nov 28, 2011 at 2:19 PM, Eric Brouwer <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Greetings, >> >> I inherited a VMware ESXi Ver. 5.0.0 server, and have no virtual >> experience. Can anyone point me to a good resource to get my >> knowledge ramped up? I specifically need help figuring out how to >> install new hardware in the server, and getting my Windows Server to >> recognize it. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Eric >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil and/or criminal penalties. Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
