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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Initial ESXi Configuration
Enable ESXi Shell and SSH Access with the Direct Console User Interface
Use the direct console user interface to enable the ESXi Shell.
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.
Test the Management Network
You can use the direct console to do simple network connectivity tests.
Restart the Management Agents
The management agents synchronize VMware components and let you access the ESXi host by using the vSphere Client and vCenter Server.
Restart the Management Network
Restarting the management network interface might be required to restore networking or to renew a DHCP lease.
Test Connectivity to Devices and Networks
You can use the direct console to perform some simple network connectivity tests, and specify other devices and networks.
Restoring the Standard Switch
A vSphere Distributed Switch functions as a single virtual switch across all associated hosts.
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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