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...

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...

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...

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...