Run VM from backup and then Storage VMOtion on ESX5 fails

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It seems to fail at the very last process.... vmotion part of migrating the VM state...
Logfiles of vmprotect are attached.
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Hi Jeremy,
In addition to my previous post:
The missing parameter is in .vmdk file (the virtual disk descriptor which can be downloaded via datastore browser accessible through vCenter/ESXi host web interface):
ddb.adapterType = "lsilogic"
If you add this parameter to corresponding .vmdk of the mounted VM then it should be vMotioned properly.
Thank you.
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Best regards,
Vasily
Acronis vmProtect Program Manager
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You mean .vmx file... a .vmdk file you cannot edit...
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Hi Jeremy,
It is .vmdk but not the large one (which contains data) - you should check the small .vmdk which has the same name and doesn't appear in standard datastore browser (from vSphere Client).
You can check it via Internet browser at https://[IP]/folder URL, where [IP] is vCenter or ESXi IP. This will redirect you to datastore browser. See attached screen shot where I show the difference. The modified .vmdk can be put back via SSH client connected to the host.
Thank you.
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Best regards,
Vasily
Acronis vmProtect Program Manager
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so its this .vdmk file a txt file then? Editable with notepad?
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Yes, exactly! :)
You can read more at the following VMware KB article: http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cm…
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