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ESXi [missing message value] can't import OVA #8

Closed wolfsden3 closed 5 years ago

wolfsden3 commented 5 years ago

I downloaded both the Ubuntu and CentOS image (Cent after Ubuntu wouldn't work) and both are getting this error when trying to import into VMWare ESXi 6.7.

libre_nms_error_importing_ova librenms_missing_message_value

It errors out then when you click "finish" it says [missing message value]. It happens every time I try the import. Is anyone else having this problem on ESXi?

mc-hamster commented 5 years ago

I get the exact same error message and same symptoms.

wolfsden3 commented 5 years ago

It works in Virtual Box...I'm trying a new export, v2 (of whatever compatibility it asked for) and I left everything default. It is a different file size than the original OVF but not much. I imported it into VBox > exported it right away. Then after it got done with the export I started the original from your git download up and it worked. I'm compressing it > xfering it to my site > then will try to re-import it and see what happens.

Rafael

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I get the exact same error message and same symptoms.

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wolfsden3 commented 5 years ago

Well that failed miserably. I was able to finally import it using this guide: https://www.vionblog.com/migrate-virtualbox-vmware-esxi-6-5/

You have to jump through some hoops. I think if you're creating it in VBox maybe making a SATA disk instead of IDE (assuming that's an option) might fix this issue.

Thanks! Checking out LibreNMS!

Rafael

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It works in Virtual Box...I'm trying a new export, v2 (of whatever compatibility it asked for) and I left everything default. It is a different file size than the original OVF but not much. I imported it into VBox > exported it right away. Then after it got done with the export I started the original from your git download up and it worked. I'm compressing it > xfering it to my site > then will try to re-import it and see what happens.

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laf commented 5 years ago

The virtual images aren't built for Vmware so that's probably why you've had issues.

Glad you got it sorted and thanks for documenting for the next person.

The idea fix for this is for someone to donate an esxi box we can build images against......

wolfsden3 commented 5 years ago

PM me and maybe I can get you access to one ;-)

I wonder if ProxMox export would import into VMWare?

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The virtual images aren't built for Vmware so that's probably why you've had issues.

Glad you got it sorted and thanks for documenting for the next person.

The idea fix for this is for someone to donate an esxi box we can build images against......

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laf commented 5 years ago

Thanks @wolfsden3 no PMs on GitHub and can't see your email address in your profile.

The access would need to be a permanent one as we build the images monthly. Is that something you can do as the last thing users would want is a vmware image for 2 months then it stops.

wolfsden3 commented 5 years ago

🤔... can you point me in the direction of documentation for that? Is this something where I can provide you with ssh access to and all you'd need is CLI?

I'd just need more information and I'd be happy to contribute a VM on VMware for you and your team for an honorable mention of my consulting business by the download link 😊.

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laf commented 5 years ago

Sorry it's a little more complicated than that :(

We need full access to the base ESXi box so that packer can build a VM within it and it be exported for an image to use by others: https://www.packer.io/docs/builders/vmware-iso.html

wolfsden3 commented 5 years ago

I was just reading that.

I still might be able to do that. Let me fiddle with it and get back to you.

We definitely want to be automated if you do it.

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Sorry it's a little more complicated than that :(

We need full access to the base ESXi box so that packer can build a VM within it and it be exported for an image to use by others: https://www.packer.io/docs/builders/vmware-iso.html

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laf commented 5 years ago

Thanks :)

We'll definitely be able to provide a big thank you and a mention for your business.

wolfsden3 commented 5 years ago

It does say you can SSH into a VMware server and set it up to upload the finished product as an iso.

https://www.packer.io/docs/builders/vmware-iso.html

...they don't mention esxi but I bet it would work.

I can put one on a public IP and give you access to it if you want so you can play around with it. Full console access.

You want to try that?

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Thanks :)

We'll definitely be able to provide a big thank you and a mention for your business.

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laf commented 5 years ago

Yeah ssh is fine, it just can't be a VM within Vmware, has to be to the vmware server itself.

Happy to give it a try. Feel free to drop me an email to gh+n@laf.io

mc-hamster commented 5 years ago

The virtual images aren't built for Vmware so that's probably why you've had issues.

Glad you got it sorted and thanks for documenting for the next person.

The idea fix for this is for someone to donate an esxi box we can build images against......

I work for VMware ...

You can download ESXi (vSphere 6.7) from the VMware website and run it within a virtual machine (instructions via google search). From the same site you download vSphere is a free license key generator for unlimited use at smaller installations like what you're proposing.

laf commented 5 years ago

vSphere is a free license key generator for unlimited use at smaller installations like what you're proposing.

A non-expiring license?

mc-hamster commented 5 years ago

Yes, non-expiring license for a single server, nearly unlimited cpu, nearly unlimited memory, no clustering, no fail over.

laf commented 5 years ago

Thanks for that, will take a look when we can.

G0nz0uk commented 5 years ago

Did this get fixed? I get the same issue today trying to import into ESXi 6.7 Update 3.

Thanks

t0m5k1 commented 3 years ago

This is still not working, No idea why the issue was closed ...unless esxi is not catered or cared for!

murrant commented 3 years ago

@t0m5k1 LibreNMS is a community project having a ticket like this open is not helpful unless someone is willing and able to work on it. I would love to see an ESXi image, but I am unable to work on it.