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AD_Italia
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‎10-22-2012 03:06 AM

ESX 5.1 and Windows Server 2012

Hello Everyone,

I'm trying to install a fresh copy of Windows Server 2012 on my ESX 5.1 cluster.

I start configuring the virtual machine, using default (suggested) VMWare settings. Just tuned HDD space and ram.

Once the virtual machine starts, it keep ask for disk driver during Windows installation.

I  also tried to delete the VM and re-create using vmware paravirtual, and  the WIN2008 drivers bundled in vmware via virtual floppy, but with no  luck.

Someone can help me?

Yours,

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spravtek
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‎10-22-2012 04:01 AM

That is strange, it should work with the default.

I have the scsi0.virtualDev = "lsisas1068" in my vmx file, and it works just fine.

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AD_Italia
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‎10-22-2012 05:13 AM

Mine is

scsi0.virtualDev = "pvscsi"

Because I'm using VMWare paravirtual SCSI.

I'm also using the windows 2008 driver inside the floppy image when requested, but still no luck

Damn!

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spravtek
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‎10-22-2012 05:15 AM

What version of Windows Server 2012 are you using? Is it the RTM release?

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AD_Italia
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‎10-22-2012 05:31 AM

Yes, just downloaded from our Technet subscription

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spravtek
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‎10-22-2012 05:38 AM

Did you try creating the VM with choosing the "Typical Settings", not using custom ... You can always change the disk and memory later.. ?

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AD_Italia
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‎10-22-2012 06:07 AM

Already did it.

No way. I Sh*t you not I'm getting crazy

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