IP Address Management (IPAM) requires special consideration in virtualized environments. Each new VM created consumes an address, and that address may remain locked away for some time, even after the VM is deleted. Without proper planning, you can suddenly find yourself out of IP addresses. Learn more about IPAM best practices for VMs.
VMM often reports misleading error messages. That said, the jobs window often contains clues you can use to better target your troubleshooting efforts. These clues are typically related to the stage at which the job fails. You can also benefit from the error codes which can help you find the problem. Learn how to quickly resolve issues.
When WinRM fails, VMM is unable to manage the affected Hyper-V host. In that case, make sure the necessary firewall ports are open and the WinRM service is running. You can also try to perform a quick config or testing WMI connectivity.
This article lists 7 things that you can do to fix the problem when VMM reports that Hyper-V hosts need attention. Solutions range from correcting time sync issues to verifying proper group memberships.
System Center Virtual Machine Manager’s display can sometimes fall out of sync with Hyper-V. This article explains why objects are sometimes orphaned and how to remove orphaned objects.
Microsoft’s System Center 2022 is revamping the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM). Get a sneak peek into this Virtual Machine Manager update.
Integrating Virtual Machine Manager (2012 R2 or 2016) with the Microsoft Azure cloud will bring great benefits to your VM management. Here’s how to do it.
Have you upgraded your System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 to the new 2016 version? Here’s how to do it as painlessly as possible.
