Upgrading Host to the Latest VMware Tools with…

Upgrading Host to the Latest VMware Tools with…

Updating VMware Tools on a host is an important step in maintaining the stability and performance of your virtual infrastructure. The latest VMware Tools can provide new features and bug fixes, as well as improved compatibility with the host operating system. This guide will walk you through […]


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How to setup a Powershell Environment to manage VMware

  1. Make sure .NET Framework 4.5 is installed (HERE)
  2. Make sure that Powershell 3.0 is installed (do not use 4.0 as it breaks add-ins) (HERE)
  3. Install vSphere PowerCLi (HERE)
  4. open PS and run:  Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy unrestricted
  5. Close and reopen PS and create a new profile by running:  New-item –type file –force $profile
  6. Run the following:  Notepad $profile
  7. Paste the following into the file:
    1. Add-PSSnapin VMware.VimAutomation.Core
      Add-PSSnapin VMware.VimAutomation.Vds
      Add-PSSnapin VMware.VimAutomation.License
      Add-PSSnapin VMware.DeployAutomation
      Add-PSSnapin VMware.ImageBuilder
      Add-PSSnapin VMware.VimAutomation.Cloud
  8. Save the PS1 file on your desktop and open a session via the shortcut.

 

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