Quick troubleshooting view
vCenter inventory refers to a VM that can no longer be properly associated with its files or host.
- host reconnected
- VMX file moved
- Stocks
- Check Data Store
- Identify VMX
- Save Files
- Remove only from inventory if confirmed
- Resume VMX
- Correct access data store
Contextual technician plan
To provide VM file presence.
“Check Data Store” should produce an observation that clearly confirms or rules out “host reconnected”.
If the observation is normal, lower “host reconnected” in the ranking and continue with the next distinct check.
If the observation is abnormal, keep the evidence and investigate “host reconnected” first. Related action: Remove only from inventory if confirmed.
Compare real path.
“Identify VMX” should produce an observation that clearly confirms or rules out “VMX file moved”.
If the observation is normal, lower “VMX file moved” in the ranking and continue with the next distinct check.
If the observation is abnormal, keep the evidence and investigate “VMX file moved” first. Related action: Resume VMX.
Do not delete anything in the data store.
“Save Files” should produce an observation that clearly confirms or rules out “Stocks”.
If the observation is normal, lower “Stocks” in the ranking and continue with the next distinct check.
If the observation is abnormal, keep the evidence and investigate “Stocks” first. Related action: Correct access data store.
Repeat the same validation test after the correction and confirm the original symptom is gone. Validate stability before closing the incident.
Before changing configuration, record the current value and a way back.
Escalader in case of the Goody or doubt about the files.
The vCenter inventory refers to a VM that can no longer be properly associated with its files or host.
Causes probables
- host reconnected
- VMX file moved
- Stocks
Diagnostic étape par étape
- 1
Check Data Store
To provide VM file presence.
- 2
Identify VMX
Compare real path.
- 3
Save Files
Do not delete anything in the data store.
Solutions possibles
- Remove only from inventory if confirmed
- Resume VMX
- Correct access data store
Escalader in case of the Goody or doubt about the files.