Section 11.5. Summary

11.5. Summary

Having a detailed understanding of the directory and file structure, the boot process, important processes, and interaction between VMkernel and Service Console components can greatly aid in the troubleshooting process in the event your ESX Server encounters problems. By understanding the directory structure, you will know where to locate files critical to the function of ESX Server and understand the general purpose of those directories. Knowing where configuration files are and which ones to edit if you need to reconfigure your server is a very important component for managing both your virtual server and virtual infrastructure in an efficient manner. Such information allows you to reconfigure the following settings if and when they're needed:

• Service Console IP

• Default gateway

• DNS Server

• Hostname

• Default boot timeout

Understanding the relationship between the Service Console processes and VMkernel services will help you locate your running VM's processes and view realtime performance data for specific VMs on the Service Console. Understanding the interaction between all of these components is critical to troubleshooting your virtual environment.