Hi,Today, I need to reset a forgotten iLO password, but I’m unable to reset my ESXi host.If you installed ESXi using the HPE customized ESXi image, you can utilize the hponcfg application, which comes pre-installed on the ESXi host.Establish an SSH connection to your ESXi host.Navigate to the following directory: cd /opt/tools or cd /opt/hp/tools 3. Create an XML file using a text editor (I used the vi editor). This XML file will contain the necessary commands to re...

Hi,Today, I want to configure an ESXi host to join a domain and set up Active Directory groups for logging in to ESXi using domain accounts, all through PowerShell.Steps:Run PowerShell as Administrator.Install VMware PowerCLI by running the following command: Install-Module VMware.PowerCLI 3. Connect to vCenter by running the following command: Connect-VIServer -Server -user Replace <vCenter-Server-IP-or-FQDN> with the IP a...

Hi, Today I decided to install ESXi 8.0 Update 1. Prerequisites Hardware Requirements: Minimum of 2 CPU cores (64-bit x86 processor with VT-x or AMD-V support). 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended for VMs). Storage: Minimum 8 GB boot disk (16 GB recommended). Network adapter compatible with ESXi. Ensure your hardware is listed on the VMware Compatibility Guide (HCL). Download ESXi 8.0 U1 ISO: Go to the VMware Download Center. Download the ESXi 8.0 U1 ISO (requires VMware account). Creat...