Section 8.11. Solutions Fast Track


8.11. Solutions Fast Track

8.11.1.

8.11.1.1. ISO Images and WinISO
ISO images give you access to your CD-ROM library without having to physically slap a CD into the drive of your ESX Server.
WinISO is one of a number of tools that allows you to create ISO images that can be used within your virtual infrastructure.
Creating a library of ISO images greatly reduces the need for you to ever leave your chair…which is the goal of any good admin.
8.11.1.2. WinSCP
WinSCP allows you to move files from your Windows desktop to your ESX Server.
Use this tool to transport your ISO images onto your ESX Server securely.
You can use this tool to move files off your ESX Server as well.
8.11.1.3. PuTTY
PuTTY allows you secure access to your ESX Server console utilizing SSH from your Windows desktop.
This tool lets you run a number of native commands in ESX Server that you can't perform from the MUI.
8.11.1.4. NewSID
NewSID allows you to reSID your cloned templates.
It's easier to use then SysPrep.
8.11.1.5. Platespin's PowerP2V and PowerRecon
Platespin PowerP2V lets you easily migrate your physical server into your virtual infrastructure.
PowerRecon allows you to gather the utilization data required to size your ESX Server and provision your virtual machines accordingly.
8.11.1.6. VirtualCenterVmotion
The king of all vm tools, Vmotion is a central management console that allows you to manage your ESX Servers and the virtual machines they run.
Vmotion provides you with the ability to move running virtual machines to other ESX Servers without powering them down or experiencing any noticeable drop in service.
8.11.1.6.1. vmkfstools and vmware-cmd
vmkfstools allows you to manipulate many aspects of your ESX Server and your virtual machines.
vmware-cmd lets you manage aspects of your virtual machines, some of which can't be performed from the MUI.
8.11.1.7. VMware Tools
VMware Tools loads the specific drivers needed for more advanced virtual machine functionality.
It's highly recommended that you load VMware tools on all of your virtual machines for optimal performance and stability and to give you added functionality per virtual machine.



Virtualization With VMware ESX Server
Configuring VMware ESX Server 2.5 (Vol 1)
ISBN: 1597490199
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2005
Pages: 173

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