Install (not update) vmware tools on windows/linux VMs

[aryan14in]

Hi All- I am in dire need of a script which shall Install (not update) vmware tools on windows/linux VMs. Could you please help with it.

I have ESX3.5 and 4.0

Thanks!

[mrksiddiqui]

Check these threads. Pretty long one but has lots of information.

http://communities.vmware.com/thread/281802

http://communities.vmware.com/thread/168530

[bulletprooffool]

The way to go is to script it I'd say

Of course you want to limit reboots etc.

Have a look at the script over at get-Admin - should do just what you need.

http://get-admin.com/blog/scripting/powershell-scripting/powercli-update-vmware-tools-without-a-rebo...

[aryan14in]

I want to use a csv file containing VM names with script. Being new to powershell I am still learning ways to do it. Can you help with it. Thanks!