Lurk Off:

On Nov 26, 2007 2:41 AM, Xavier Mertens <xavier@rootshell.be> wrote:
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> Ok, the only fix that explains my issue is this one:
>
> "This release fixes a problem that resulted from a conflict between Linux
> guest operating systems with kernel version 2.6.21 and RTC-related processes
> on the host. This problem caused the virtual machine to quit unexpectedly."

Not really...you did say you are running an OBSD virtual machine
right? Not sure how the leap to a fix for "linux" applies.

Suggest that you establish a communications channel with the VMWare
server admin to discuss the dynamics of your problem. You state you
know only that VMWare Server version 1.0.3 on some "MS OS" is used to
host the virtual machines. You need to know a little more than that in
order to properly diagnose your problem; i.e.:
- Specifically what MS OS, MS Server (version), XP Pro, VISTA...etc.
is running on the host; and patch level.
- What hardware is utilized, and are all relevant driver updates applied?
- Virtual Machine configuration -- how is the VM configured to use the
host resources? Memory, hardware, networking, etc.
- Logs -- host and guest (Logging is enabled on the OBSD guest right?)
Biggest thing, again, is communication with the VMWare server admin,
and the consideration of all factors -- software and hardware in the
pursuit of a possible solution.

Lurk On:
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>
> Could you give me more details? As the VMware server is not under my
> control, I need to have good arguments to ask them to upgrade! :(
>
> /x
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-misc@openbsd.org [mailto:owner-misc@openbsd.org] On Behalf Of
> PowerBSD
>
> Sent: lundi 26 novembre 2007 8:33
> To: misc@openbsd.org
> Subject: Re: OpenBSD on VMware
>
> On Mon, Nov 26, 2007 at 08:15:03AM +0100, Xavier Mertens wrote:
> > It's a VMware server 1.0.3. I've no more info about the config.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-misc@openbsd.org [mailto:owner-misc@openbsd.org] On Behalf
> > Of PowerBSD
> > Sent: lundi 26 novembre 2007 8:17
> > To: misc@openbsd.org
> > Subject: Re: OpenBSD on VMware
> >
> > On Mon, Nov 26, 2007 at 07:56:16AM +0100, Xavier Mertens wrote:
> > > Hi *,
> > >
> > > I'm running a 4.1-GENERIC on a VMware server (the VMare host runs a
> > > Microsoft Windows OS).
> > > I've no access to the VMware server.
> > >
> > > At random time, the server is just "powered off" (that's the
> > > feedback I always received from the VMware server administrator).
> > > There is nothing in logs and as the server is off, the console is
> > > not available anymore. :(
> > >
> > > Does somebody already experienced such issue? Any tips to run OBSD
> > > as VMware guest?
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Xavier
> > >
> > > PS: I'm using pcn as network driver. Maybe vmnet could increase
> > > performance and/or stability?
> >
> > I always runs openbsd on vmware , but the vware version is workstation
> > 6.0.2.59824 .
> >
> > you may post your vmware server version.
> >
> read this link :
>
> http://www.vmware.com/support/server/doc/releasenotes_server.html#resolved