How to reset the password for [email protected]?

Posted on 2024/12/202025/01/26 by VMware Daily

Hi, Today, I have a problem with my account. I forgot the password for the account [email protected]. To reset the password for [email protected] using the CLI, you can follow these steps depending on whether you're using vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) or Windows-based vCenter Server.For vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA):Access the VCSA Shell:Connect to the VCSA via SSH or directly through the console.Enable BASH shell if needed by running: shell 2....

How to install an unattended vCenter Server

Posted on 2024/12/202025/01/26 by VMware Daily

Hi, today I decided to install an unattended vCenter (vCSA) server appliance. You can use the CLI installer to perform a silent deployment of a vCenter Server appliance on an ESXi host or an existing vCenter Server instance.The CLI deployment process includes downloading the vCenter Server installer on a network virtual machine or physical server from which you want to perform the deployment, preparing a JSON configuration file with the deployment information, and running the deployment command....

How to increase the disk space for the vCenter Server Appliance?

Posted on 2024/12/202025/01/26 by VMware Daily

Hi, Today I encountered an issue where the storage/log partition of my vCenter Server was full. I resolved the problem by following these instructions: To Increase the Disk Space: Power off the vCenter Server VM. If the VM is inaccessible, perform this step from the ESXi host level. Right-click the VM. Click Edit Settings. Select Virtual Disk. Increase the size of the disk, ensuring there are no snapshots attached to the VM. Power on the VM...

How to change vCenter server name?

Posted on 2024/12/182025/01/26 by VMware Daily

Hi, Today I plan to change vCenter’s hostname, domain name and IP address. Note: Please take a backup from your vCenter and unregister your plugins (such as monitoring, backup) from the vCenter Server. Make sure that the new FQDN/Hostname is resolvable to the IP address (DNS A records). Ensure that the resolution works in both directions. First, connect to the vCenter VAMI interface. The address is: https://your_vCenter_ip_address or FQDN :5480/ Then go to N...

ESXi 8.0 U1 Not Registering Name with DHCP Server

Posted on 2024/12/162025/01/22 by VMware Daily

Hi, today I configured ESXi 8.0 Update ` servers to obtain an IP address from the DHCP server. The host successfully received an IP address, but it didn't register its name with the DHCP server.What is the solution?Open the following file in a text editor: /etc/dhclient-vmk0.conf 2. Add this line to the file: send host-name "yourservername"; For example: send host-name "Esxi-24"; Exit and save the file. Reboo...

How to remove unused extensions from vCenter?

Posted on 2024/12/102025/01/26 by VMware Daily

Hi, Today I will show you how to remove unused extensions from VMware vCenter. First of all, where are the extensions located? You can find them by navigating to the following address: https://vCenter IP address → Administration → Solution → Client Plugins I want to delete this plugin from my vCenter.Go to the following address: https://vCenter IP address/mob 2. Enter your vCenter username and password.3. In the...

How to enable SNMP v3 manually on ESXi 8.0

Posted on 2024/12/072025/01/22 by VMware Daily

To enable SNMP v3 manually on ESXi 8.0, follow these steps:1. Access the ESXi Host via SSH:SSH into your ESXi host as the root user. If SSH is not enabled, you can enable it through the vSphere client or via DCUI (Direct Console User Interface).To enable SSH via the command line (if not already enabled): vim-cmd hostsvc/enable_ssh vim-cmd hostsvc/start_ssh Install SNMP (if not already installed):SNMP should already be installed on ESXi by default, but you can check it...

How to reset the root password in Aria Operations Manager?

Posted on 2024/12/032025/01/24 by VMware Daily

Hi, To reset the root password in Aria Operations Manager, follow these steps: Log into the vRealize Operations Admin UI: Log in as the local admin user. 2. Take the Desired Node Offline: Select the node you want to reset the password on. Click Take Node Offline (or Take Offline under Cluster Status if using a single-node cluster). 3. Access the Node Console via vSphere Client: In the vSphere Client, open the console for the desired node. 4. Restart or Power On the Virtual Machine:...

How to unlock root account in Aria Operations Manager?

Posted on 2024/12/012025/01/24 by VMware Daily

Hi, To unlock the root account in Aria Operations Manager, follow these steps: Log into the vRealize Operations admin UI as the local admin user. Select the desired node and click Take Node Offline/Online. Note: If using a single node cluster, click Take Offline under Cluster Status. In the vSphere Client, open the console of the desired node. With the console open, restart or power on the virtual machine. Type the letter e to go to the GNU GRUB edit menu. ...

How to Enable SSH on ESXi

Posted on 2024/11/042025/01/22 by VMware Daily

Hi, today I decided to enable SSH on my ESXi.I have two options to achieve this goal:Through access to the ESXi UI (vSphere Web Client)Through access to the ESXi DCUI (Direct Console User Interface)Let’s see how I can configure it:1. Through Access to ESXi UI (vSphere Web Client)Login to your ESXi web interface by entering the ESXi address in a browser, then enter your username and password. Then, choose "Manage" from the Navigator and select the "Services" tab...