vmware esx4.0 ip address needs to be updated
hi experts,
I have this server that has esx 4.0 installed and it is hosting some virtual servers. I need to change the ip address on the exs server but it's at the root and I dont know how to do it from there. Is there a way to bring it up in gui interface? any help much appreciated thanks.
I have this server that has esx 4.0 installed and it is hosting some virtual servers. I need to change the ip address on the exs server but it's at the root and I dont know how to do it from there. Is there a way to bring it up in gui interface? any help much appreciated thanks.
SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
ASKER CERTIFIED SOLUTION
membership
This solution is only available to members.
To access this solution, you must be a member of Experts Exchange.
gheist
It is fairly obvious that if you change IP address all current connections are disconnected.
ASKER
the F2 didn't work and I can't connect to it because I'm on a different ip address. I would have to put it in a small network switch which I can but rather not.
comfortjeanous: I followed your instructions but it throws out a list of options for example:
-E enable - all
D- disable - all
and a bunch of others and at the bottom is says:
WARNING!! loss of network connectivity may result if invalid parameters are passed to add, delete, portgroup or ip operations and puts me back at the prompt
#
comfortjeanous: I followed your instructions but it throws out a list of options for example:
-E enable - all
D- disable - all
and a bunch of others and at the bottom is says:
WARNING!! loss of network connectivity may result if invalid parameters are passed to add, delete, portgroup or ip operations and puts me back at the prompt
#
ASKER
I was typing I AND NOT L sorry that was my typo trying it now
F2 has to be used from ESXi console (Computer monitor and keyboard)
Changing the IP for the Service Console must be done from the physical console or through a remote console session.
@gheist
It is fairly obvious that if you change IP address all current connections are disconnected.
If you took technical writer it follows a methodological order, sometime it is meant to press ENTER after a command, but most do not realize it.
I'm not lazy I'm just on my energy saving mode
Where is ANY key, yes.
Worth mentioneing that IP of management processor must be different than one on ESXi...
Worth mentioneing that IP of management processor must be different than one on ESXi...
ASKER
ok, I changed the ip address and I can ping it from my workstation. I started the client and tried to connect to it but unable to. Also did the F2 from console and it just comes back with a B at the prompt.
Are you suer IP address chosen was unique?
ASKER
gheist, good catch! that was a type on my end. ok I'm making progress now.
ASKER
thanks guys
Good luck!