VMM on ESX

[Kevin Everts_1]

I installed VMM on my ESX server and deployed a license to it. SIM said it deployed the license correctly but when I try to view the VMM info, it says it isn't licensed. If I manage my licenses, it doesn't show it was deployed either. But if I redeploy it, it says a key is already present on the system. How do I get this working?

Also, should SIM show my server as a DL585 or a LINUX?

[Derek_56]

Kevin,

SIM should show your server as ProLiant DL585, not simply LINUX. Although I have not used the VMM yet, I've had the same issue discovering our hosts in SIM. Make sure that your SNMP strings in the snmpd.conf file on the hosts are using the fully qualified domain name for your SIM server (or it's FQDN DNS alias.) I would fix your discovery issue on the hosts before proceding with troubleshooting the VMM issue.

Hope this helps,

-Derek

[MsCindy]

Kevin,

There are four steps that must be performed in order to use the VMM.
1. Discover Virtual Machine Hosts
2. Install OpenSSH
3. Deploy the VMM Agent to the Host
4. Apply VMM License

You didn't mention that you installed the OpenSSH so that may be the problem.
The link below may be of assistance.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00498345/c00498345.pdf
Good luck!

[Kevin Everts_1]

Ok, I got snmp working correctly. I'm still having problems with VMM.

Do I need to install openssh on ESX server? It already has an SSH server on it and it is installed.

I also noticed that if I look at the "Manage Keys", while it says there are 0 seats used, if I select the key, it shows my VMM server as having the key.

Any idea's? Should I call HP?

[Derek_56]

Kevin,

You can use ESX's OpenSSH client, you just need to import the key on the CMS (SIM server.) Use the command line utility, mxagentconfig command to do this. The syntax will differ if you are on SIM 5.x vs. SIM 4.x.

-Derek

[Kevin Everts_1]

I imported the keys using "mxagentconfig -a -n esxserver -u hpsim -p hpsimpassword". I have SIM 5.0 and it said the registration was successfull. I also used the FQDN.

[Kevin Everts_1]

I just called HP and they were absolutely no help. They just told me to call VMWare. I know it isn't a VMWare problem though.The software is installed it the stupid licensing that isn't working. Does anyone have any other suggestions? Is there a better number at HP to call for support? I tried the 1-800-HP-INVENT but it didn't have an option for VMM and when I finally got someone, they sent me to the Proliant server support.

[Scott_278]

Did you register the ESX server? Configure - Virtual Machine Host Registration - Register VM Host?

[Kevin Everts_1]

Yes, I registered it.

[Scott_278]

Do you have other VMM licenses available for deployment? Is it possible you deployed another license to this same server at a different time?