Hello all, I got two of the new Supermicro - model SYS-5028D-TN4T and when trying to install ESXi they keyboard would not work. So I installed via iKVM and it corrupted my passwords. I have a SanDisk Ultra Fit in one of the back two USB slots that I am using for boot. And I … Continue reading No keyboard support in new Supermicro?
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Newsletter: January 25, 2020
Hello, I hope everyone had a good week, mine was pretty good. And the severe cold broke and things are much more comfortable now. It was another week in the lab so that is good. Another week in the lab and I head out to Vancouver to visit customers. I am still trying to get … Continue reading Newsletter: January 25, 2020
Newsletter: July 6, 2019
Hello all, First, I have to apologize for no newsletter last weekend. It was a busy weekend in a fascinating place (Waterton) and I did not have much wireless so things did not get done. But that means you get some extra material this week! I did a couple of VAO articles recently - one … Continue reading Newsletter: July 6, 2019
Newsletter: January 5, 2019
Hello all, I trust everyone had a very nice holiday season with friends and family? I did, and most appreciated it. It seems customary now to do the first blog of the year about the previous year. I decided I am not going to do that but rather share interesting and useful stuff like I … Continue reading Newsletter: January 5, 2019
How to use an ISO with Supermicro iKVM
This seemed a little awkward to me so I am writing it down so I can get it done quicker next time. Do this with your host off. You need to change to the Virtual Media tab and fill in the blanks. What is important to know, is that you need to start with a … Continue reading How to use an ISO with Supermicro iKVM
Setting up a new vSphere Server
Hi all, This might help you out, and for certain it helps me remember things. Not all here is good for all people but certainly it is all worth thinking about. I have a best practices article that has lots of great info and which helps out this article. But here is a list of … Continue reading Setting up a new vSphere Server
Newsletter: May 21, 2017
Hello all, I am glad to be finally able to put some time into my blog. Even when I do not write, I still end up capturing useful articles to share. I have been traveling a lot, and working on stuff for VeeamON. Which I have to say went very well indeed. Met lots of … Continue reading Newsletter: May 21, 2017
Newsletter: April 29, 2017
Hello everyone, I have been quite quiet lately. Normally that means a long Africa type holiday with no internet, or that I am most amazing busy. And it is that I have been very busy. I did have some time on PTO as well, but I am juggling a multiple of sessions for VeeamON, and … Continue reading Newsletter: April 29, 2017
Newsletter: April 8, 2017
Hello everyone, I trust everyone had a good week, and are enjoying the weekend? I had a tough week, but it did go fast. Working on the most odd View implementation I have seen or heard of. No security server, no vCenter, View in one AD domain, and the desktops in another, and only un-manageed … Continue reading Newsletter: April 8, 2017
How to IPMI patch Supermicro hosts
I updated the BIOS of my hosts so they were both current and the same, but now I am going to update the IPMI. It is the start of the road to get HTML5 support in the iKVM and that is important to me. So lets get started. Bits to gather You can find the … Continue reading How to IPMI patch Supermicro hosts
