-

vmkfstools guide
Introduction to vmkfstools vmkfstools is a versatile tool used for creating, managing, and maintaining VMware ESX/ESXi virtual machine file systems and virtual disks. It’s primarily…
-

Unable to access the virtual machine configuration: Unable to access file Test/Test.vmtx
This could be due to several reasons: Here’s how you can approach the resolution: Step 1: Check Datastore Accessibility Step 2: Verify File Permissions Step…
-

Creating a bootable ESXi USB drive from a Linux environment
You will need the ESXi installer ISO file and a USB flash drive with enough capacity for the installer (at least 8 GB is recommended).…
-

PowerShell script to identify virtual machines (VMs) that have been cloned from a snapshot
The script below demonstrates how you can list VMs cloned from snapshots. It checks each VM to see if it has a parent snapshot by…
-

Multiple VMs with multiple ISOs in VMware:
# Note:* This script is a basic example and may need modifications depending on your specific environment.* Make sure you have the necessary permissions to…
-

VSS and SQL VMs in VMware Environment
For the modern DBA, ensuring consistent and reliable backups is a constant quest. While various backup methods exist, none achieve true data integrity without the…
-

“esxtop” not displaying the output correctly
The TERM=xterm environment variable is not particularly crucial for the display of esxtop itself. However, setting the correct value for the TERM variable is important…
-

Clone operations and Snapshot operations
Clone operations and snapshot operations are distinct, each with its own purpose and function calls when using automation tools like PowerCLI or vSphere API. Clone…