In virtualization management, VMware Workstation and ESXi are commonly used platforms. Many IT operations teams need to migrate VMs between these two environments—for example, for
Configure vSwitch link aggregation and failover quickly using esxcli commands for flexible, scriptable network management.
Assign Active, Standby, and Unused uplinks and add NICs to vSwitches without the GUI.
Ensure high availability and optimized performance across your ESXi hosts.
Discover whether you can vMotion VMs between ESXi 6.7, 7.0, and 8.0 hosts without interruption.
Explore the key hardware and CPU requirements, EVC mode setup, and vCenter version guidelines.
Get practical tips for seamless, cross‑version migrations.
Sometimes, a VM becomes unreachable due to network issues, leaving the ESXi host as the only point of access. In such cases, knowing how to retrieve files via SSH from ESXi can be a crucial skill for VMware administrators.
Encountering a situation where all virtual machine disks in vCenter show 0GB and options are greyed out? This issue often stems from an SSL certificate mismatch. In this guide, we walk you through diagnosing the problem and fixing it using VMware’s lsdocter script.
Sometimes, a virtual machine in ESXi may become unresponsive due to snapshot operations, high disk usage, or other issues. When traditional shutdown methods in vCenter or the ESXi web interface fail, using command-line tools like esxcli and vim-cmd can help forcefully shut down the VM.
VMware is moving towards a UEFI-only boot model, and ESXi 9.0 may completely drop legacy BIOS support. A recent blog by VMware architect William Lam and official VMware KB articles reinforce this shift. Administrators should assess their ESXi hosts and plan for a transition to UEFI to ensure future compatibility and security.
In this article, we explore the critical steps to investigate unexpected shutdowns and restarts of virtual machines in a VMware environment. Understanding the causes of these events is essential for maintaining system stability. We delve into various methods for analyzing VMware logs, including how to interpret key entries related to shutdown and restart events. By effectively identifying these issues, users can ensure a more reliable and efficient virtualized environment.
How to Check the Remote Management IP on ESXi | ESXi command to get server management IP
How can you obtain the remote management IP/out-of-band management IP address of a physical server on ESXi?
In routine ESXi server maintenance, identifying the drivers and firmware versions of RAID controller cards is a common requirement, especially when upgrades are necessary or
