Setting Up ESXi

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These topics provide information about using the direct console user interface and configuring defaults for ESXi.

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ESXi Autoconfiguration
When you turn on the ESXi host for the first time or after resetting the configuration defaults, the host enters an autoconfiguration phase. This phase configures system network and storage devices with default settings.
About the Direct Console ESXi Interface
Use the direct console interface for initial ESXi configuration and troubleshooting.
Enable ESXi Shell and SSH Access with the Direct Console User Interface
Use the direct console user interface to enable the ESXi Shell.
Managing ESXi Remotely
You can use the VMware Host Client, the vSphere Client and vCenter Server to manage your ESXi hosts.
Set the Password for the Administrator Account
You can use the direct console to set the password for the administrator account (root).
Configuring the BIOS Boot Settings
If your server has multiple drives, you might need to configure the BIOS settings.
Configuring Network Settings
ESXi requires one IP address for the management network. To configure basic network settings, use the vSphere Client or the direct console.
Storage Behavior
When you start ESXi, the host enters an autoconfiguration phase during which system storage devices are configured with defaults.
Configuring System Logging
ESXi hosts run the syslog service (vmsyslogd) that writes messages from system components to log files and can forward messages to syslog collectors.
Set the Host Image Profile Acceptance Level
The Host Image Profile acceptance level determines which vSphere installation bundles (VIBs) are accepted for installation.
Remove All Custom Packages on ESXi
After adding custom packages, you might decide to remove them.
Modify ESXi Configuration Files
You can modify ESXi configuration files in the ESXi Configuration Store (ConfigStore) by using the /bin/configstorecli tool.
Deactivate Support for Non-ASCII Characters on ESXi
You can deactivate support for non-ASCII characters for virtual machine files and directory names by using two methods, depending on the ESXi version.
Reset the System Configuration
If you are having trouble determining the source of a problem with your ESXi host, you can reset the system configuration.

Parent topic: Installing and Setting Up ESXi

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