Hyper-V memory error resolved with Server 2008 SP2
Written by: Clay Calvert
The training server in Stafford encountered a problem when trying to start multiple virtual machines needed for Sharepoint training. Even though there was plenty of RAM available the following error popped up.
- The server encountered an error occurred while starting Trainee10. Please try to re-start this virtual machine after the problem is fixed.
‘Trainee10′ failed to initialize.
Unable to allocate 2000* MB of RAM: Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service. (0x800705AA)
*number will vary based on the amount of RAM assigned to the VM
After researching the issue, this KB article popped up. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953585 Since the server, being a 64-bit AMD machine, has NUMA architecture the fix was applicable. As I understand it, all 64-bit AMD servers have this architecture.
After applying Server 2008 SP2 the problem was resolved and the Sharepoint virtual machines worked very well for the classes.
Posted on June 19th, 2009 in Community, Technology, Tips & Tricks.