Change IP address on ESX 3.5

[AdamBNYC]

Hey There,

Im trying to change the IP address of the service console on an ESX 3.5 host. I have found articles online and have sucessfully changed the IP, however I would like the startup screen to also show this IP address. So this is what happens. I change the IP address, then hit cntl+f11 to return to the starting screen. The IP address in that screen will reflect the NEW address for a few minutes, then it will revert back to showing the old management address. The NEW address is always working, and even when the starting screen shows the OLD ip, the new one still works fine and the old is non functional. I want the starting screen to always reflect the NEW ip address. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Adam

[ceweldon · Accepted solution]

What is in your hosts file?

[ThomasNederman]

you could also possibly try to put the host in maintanance mode and restart.. Old classic trick

[AdamBNYC]

Bit new to this, Where can I find the hosts file in the ESX server?

[dpomeroy]

/etc/hosts

(you will need to be on the Service Console)

Don Pomeroy

VMware Communities User Moderator

[AdamBNYC]

Hosts file fixed it. Thanks a bunch. and boy... you guys are quick around here.

[Dandan712]

AdamBNYC,

I also need to change my ESX 3.5 ip address.

May you please let me know the procedures and steps you used to get it changed ?

Thanks a lot.

[Troy_Clavell]

see this KB

http://kb.vmware.com/kb/4309499

[Dandan712]

Troy,

Many thanks for this document. that'll help me a lot.