Troubleshooting SAN Datastore Maintenance Mode Issue: Virtual Machines Stuck at 1%
Introduction: Maintaining and managing storage area network (SAN) datastores is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of virtualized environments. However, administrators may encounter challenges when attempting to enter maintenance mode for SAN datastores, especially when virtual machines appear to be preventing the process from completing. In this article, we will explore a common issue where the datastore maintenance mode stalls at 1% completion, indicating that virtual machines are still active on the storage. Understanding the Issue: Entering maintenance mode on a SAN datastore involves migrating virtual machine disks and configurations to alternative storage resources, allowing for maintenance tasks such as hardware upgrades or storage maintenance. However, if any virtual machines remain on the datastore, the maintenance mode process may be halted to prevent data loss or disruption to active workloads. it shows at 3 virtual machine are in storage and stopped the progress. in...