PR 2456572: Virtual machines fail to start with an error MONITOR PANIC: vcpu-0:VMM fault 14: src=MONITOR rip=0xfffffffffc04d283 regs=0xfffffffffc407b40Īs a result of specially or erroneously constructed privileged code running in virtual machines, such virtual machines might fail to start due to a monitor panic.
This patch updates the esx-base, vsan and vsanhealth VIBs to resolve the following issue: Virtual Machine Migration or Shutdown Required The resolved issues are grouped as follows.
Additionally, the system can be updated using the image profile and the esxcli software profile command.įor more information, see the vSphere Command-Line Interface Concepts and Example Guide and the vSphere Upgrade Guide.
For details, see the Installing and Administering VMware vSphere Update Manager.ĮSXi hosts can be updated by manually downloading the patch ZIP file from the VMware download page and installing the VIB by using the esxcli software vib command. The typical way to apply patches to ESXi hosts is through the VMware vSphere Update Manager. Image Profile Nameįor more information about the individual bulletins, see the Download Patches page and the Resolved Issues section. Application of the general release image profile applies to new bug fixes. VMware patch and update releases contain general and critical image profiles. This rollup bulletin contains the latest VIBs with all the fixes since the initial release of ESXi 6.0. As always you can follow us at Twitter, we are always interested in your virtualization challenges and goals.Virtual Machine Migration or Shutdown Required:
To learn more about the benefits of Virtual Volumes on PS Series arrays and PS Series array integration highlights with vSphere 6.0, please download this brief from the storage analyst firm, Taneja Group. It transforms the external storage from a LUN/Volume centric model to a truly VM-centric storage solution, enabling data services and data placement at the virtual machine level.ĭell Storage PS Series arrays provide a comprehensive suite of Host Integration Tools (HIT/VMware) that tightly integrates with vSphere and enable consistent data protection, performance optimization and streamlined management and operation.ĭell EqualLogic was an early pioneer in integrating with VMware, and continues this legacy with the inclusion of the integration of vSphere 6.0 and its VM-centric storage features into its products that will be made available later this year. Virtual Volumes helps to solve this challenge of matching a virtual machine’s storage requirements with an external storage on a per virtual machine basis. VMware has introduced one of the most talked-about features in the vSphere 6.0 release – Virtual Volumes. Up until now that presented a challenge because VMs could not be managed on an individual basis easily. Just as the server at the ice-cream store tried to fill the ice-cream in the cone in the precise amount per my request, virtualization administrators try to match a virtual machine’s storage requirements with the external storage as closely as possible. Provisioning storage to match the exact virtual machine (VM) requirements has always been challenging, often ending in a series of compromises. Server virtualization provides enormous benefits for the modern data center, but it can also be daunting from a storage perspective. This reminded me of the storage challenges faced by virtualization administrators on a daily basis. She had the option of offering fewer flavor and topping combinations, but then there would be some customers whose preference are outside of these standard choices. Each person may have a different choice from the number of scoops to flavor and topping combinations. All day long she has to individually meet each customer request since she can’t prefill the cones. The server there took a scoop of the ice-cream and carefully tried to fill it in the cone per my specific request.
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