Check the VMware Tools status for information whether the current version of VMware Tools is installed, supported, or whether upgrades are available.
| VMware Tools Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Up to Date | VMware Tools is installed, supported, and the version is compliant. |
| VMware Tools is installed, supported, and the version is newer than the version available on the ESXi host. | |
| Upgrade Available | VMware Tools is installed, but the version is old. |
| VMware Tools is installed and supported, but a newer version is available on the ESXi host. | |
| Version Unsupported | VMware Tools is installed, but the version is old. |
| VMware Tools is installed, but the version has a known issue and must be immediately upgraded. | |
| VMware Tools is installed, but the version is too new to work correctly with this virtual machine. | |
| Not Installed | VMware Tools is not installed on this virtual machine. |
| Guest Managed | vSphere does not manage VMware Tools. |
| Unknown | The status of the virtual machine is not checked. |
