Current version of virtual hardware is 7, older VMs are probably 4. It's an important step along with updating the VMWare tools after you make the change. John W. Cook Systems Administrator Partnership for Strong Families
----- Original Message ----- From: Ben Scott <[email protected]> To: NT System Admin Issues <[email protected]> Sent: Wed Jun 30 12:07:56 2010 Subject: Re: Some VMware questions - upgrading ESX, and failover clustering (OT) On Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 11:56 AM, Mike Leone <[email protected]> wrote: >> 4) Shutdown, upgrade virtual hardware > > "upgrade virtual hardware"? In what way and why? Is that something that > vSphere requires? I don't need to change the specs on my VMs, if that's what > you're referring to here. The virtual hardware that VMware presents to the guest OS has a version. New VMware releases add new features to the virtual hardware, but those features may be incompatible vs the old hardware, so you can control the version of the virtual hardware platform which gets presented to the guest OS. Kind of like upgrading your video card but keeping the same brand. Might still need to change drivers or software config. -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ 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/> ~
