Hi, we are running ESX 3.5u3, and have a physical windows 2003 server using a usb-dongle . Is it possible to convert this to a virtual server, and still get the usb-dongle working ?
JF
yes, but you would have to use a device like the following
Hello,
Direct USB support is not available so you would need to use a USB over IP device. For a dongle you want one that locks the dongle to a given VM.
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Yep, you want USBAnywhere. This will allow you to still vMotion your VMs using the USB devices too. Keeping availability up and everyone happy :smileygrin:
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Ok, thanks a lot.
JF