Testing VMkernel network connectivity using vmkping

As we all know vmkernel adapters are critical when working with storage and  vmotion networks. Normally these networks are isolated from each other. So we can not rely only with the “ping” command. In that case, we should be able to ping from the specific adapter (ex: if storage related, need to use the specified vmkernel adapter [vmkX] to ping the storage system).

Will look at the steps,

Step 01 : SSH into the esxi host.

Step 02 : Identify the correct/relevant vmk, that has been mapped/assigned.

Step 03: Run the command in this format [vmkping -I vmkX x.x.x.x]

vmkis denoted by the vmkernel adapter number / x.x.x.x is denoted by the destination IP address.

VMware Tools SVGA driver fail to install on VM

You will see an error message “Setup failed to install the SVGA driver automatically. This driver will have to be installed manually“.

Even if you try to install the VM tools with Complete or Custom modes, you will end up with the above error. In order to resolve the issues, you can follow below workaround (just 3 simple steps).

Step 01: Try installing the VM tools by deselecting the Video Driver (Custom Installation)

Step 02: Installing the SVGA driver (the manual way). Make a copy of the VM drivers, by accessing the C:\Program Files\Common Files\VMware\Drivers path

Step 03: Manually install the VGA driver using the device manager console.

This should resolve the SVGA driver installation issue.