Edting .vmx files in Esx 4.0 server

[illaiavan]

I am trying to deploy a zimbra through market place. using esx 4.0. I need to do the editing .vmx file for vga . can any one suggest how to edit the file

[petedr]

The vmx file should be located in your VMs folder ( /vmfs/volumes/....... )

it would be named .vmx

You can then use vi or nanno to edit the file if that is what you are looking to do.

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[continuum]

can you explain ?

what vga settings do you need ?




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[admin]

you can usi "vi" editor to open this .vmx fine and edit the file where ever you want. so for an example log on to the ESX using a SSH client (an example is Putty tool). now do this # vi /vmfs/volumes/<VMFS datastore name>/<VM Name>/<VM Name>.vmx

Now press "i" or insert keyon your keyboard. after that this file will be in a editing mode.

so here you do the changes according to your requirement and then press "ESC" (escape button). this will stop the editing facility. now press ":" (colon key) and then type "wq!". this will save the document and quit also.

so you are now done with your editing and all your changes is done on top of your vmx file.

if you found my answer to be useful, feel free to mark it as Helpful or Correct.

[Texiwill]

Hello,

In order to edit the VMX files safely I would follow these steps.

1) Power off the VM

2) unregister from vCenter (if using vCenter)

Edit file

3) register in vCenter

4) Power on the VM

else you can use the vSphere Client and add 'advanced' options to the VM for the VGA settings. Such settings require a 'reset' or 'reboot' of the VM to take effect.

Best regards,
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