Losing access to the root account on a VMware vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) is a critical situation that will prevent you from managing your entire vSphere environment. Whether the password has been forgotten, expired or the account has locked out, this guide covers how to reset the root password on VCSA 7.0 and VCSA 8.0 … Read more
Changing the hostname of a VMware ESXi host is a task you will encounter when building out new infrastructure, replacing servers, or correcting naming conventions. While straightforward, it requires care in production environments as it affects DNS resolution, vCenter connectivity and SSL certificates. This guide covers all three methods — ESXi Host Client, vSphere Web … Read more
If you reboot your VMWare vCenter Appliance, you may get into a situation where it reboots into the localhost login screen instead of the more familiar black and yellow/blue two tone layout with the management IP addresses shown like below: The first thing to do is not to panic. I have seen people get very … Read more