ESXi host rename

[SatB]

We have a requirement to rename all ESXi hosts in a cluster. Hosts are connected to the distributed switch including mgmt network. vCenter is connected to SRM 

Planning to follow the below steps. Please advise on this

- Move the mgmt nw for the host from the distributed switch to std switch

- Place the host in Maintenance mode

- Disconnect and remove the host from vCenter

- Modify the DNS record

- Rename the host in DCUI 

- Reconnect the host back to vCenter server.

- Exit the host from Maintenance mode

[msripada]

We have a Kb article for the same 

https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1010821

thanks,

MS

[SatB]

Thanks for the article.

Just for confirmation. I need to migrate the mgmt network alone to std switch and for other networks of vMotion & VM networks, I can keep those in vDS and after rename of the host, it can be re-added to vDS without any issues.

[bryanvaneeden]

@SatB , yes that should be enough. The VM's don't have to move, as long as you are not changing anything related to uplinks from the dvSwitch.

[NathanosBlightc]

Just be careful: Disable DRS before destroying the cluster/removing the old FQDN of your ESXi hosts, Especially if it's set on fully automated.