VMware Time Issues

Some vmware timekeeping info

Sometimes, vmware guest OS's like to lose time like it's their job. There are a few ways to fix this, but here's what worked for me:

1. Install the VMwareTools rpm
2. On the host, edit the guest's *vmx file (e.g. /vmware/centos5.2/centos5.2.vmx), add:

   tools.syncTime = "TRUE"
   tools.synchronize.tools.startup = "TRUE"

3. Add the following to your kernel boot parameters:

   nosmp noapic nolapic

4. Disable ntpd:

   # /sbin/chkconfig --level 2345 ntpd off