Hello Members,
I am going to migrate/upgrade as esxi host running Esxi 6.0 U3., VMware Essentials
I will have new hardware that supports Esxi 6.7 U3 (do not have license yet, not sure which version we can buy)
I see where it is possible to use powerCLI or some other method to copy a host's configuration.
I would like ot copy the configuration from old host to new host. The old host as a somewhat extensive
network configuration - it would be nice to not have to edit new host from scratch.
Are there methods that will allow me to do this? Templating, etc.
This would not be a host that is hosting a vCenter Server appliance.
Thanks
Oliver G
Hi Oliver
Run the following commands in SSH/Shell access:
To synchronize last changes: vim-cmd hostsvc/firmware/sync_config
For backup generating:vim-cmd hostsvc/firmware/backup_config
For restore the backup: vim-cmd hostsvc/firmware/restore_config /scratch/downloads/configBundle.tgz (default path for the config backup)
you should put the host into the maintenance mode before running the restore operation: vim-cmd hostsvc/maintenance_mode_enter
However it's nice to check the following link (all other possible methods like PowerCLI are described there)
Hi,
İs for the transition to enterprise and enterprise plus products. You can also link to link apps that help you.
Licensing for Products in vSphere
Best Regards
Hi Oliver
Run the following commands in SSH/Shell access:
To synchronize last changes: vim-cmd hostsvc/firmware/sync_config
For backup generating:vim-cmd hostsvc/firmware/backup_config
For restore the backup: vim-cmd hostsvc/firmware/restore_config /scratch/downloads/configBundle.tgz (default path for the config backup)
you should put the host into the maintenance mode before running the restore operation: vim-cmd hostsvc/maintenance_mode_enter
However it's nice to check the following link (all other possible methods like PowerCLI are described there)
Hello Guys,
Thanks, both replies were helpful and correct.
I will check the link for more information, and test the command line samples
as well.
Thanks,
Oliver G