topic Re: Export the network configure (Not use Distributed Switches) in vSphere™ vNetwork Discussions

Export the network configure (Not use Distributed Switches)

BoLaw — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:08:21 GMT

Is there any method for export the ESXi / vSphere network configure? (Not use Distributed Switches)

I need detail of the network configure such as vSwitch, Port group, VMKernel NICs, Services...
As I need replace around 20 servers to around 10 servers.

Any Bros can help me?

Re: Export the network configure (Not use Distributed Switches)

scott28tt — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:58:51 GMT

Standalone hosts, or managed by vCenter Server?

If managed by vCenter Server, have you considered using Host Profiles?

Re: Export the network configure (Not use Distributed Switches)

grimsrue — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:11:40 GMT

"rvtools" might be able to get what you need in a pinch. (https://www.robware.net/rvtools/download/)

Ultimately the best thing is a script. VMWare has powershell modules you can pull down off of Git hub. If you search in VMWare communities you will find scripts that people have already created and shared out. I know not everyone is scripting savvy, but its your greatest tool when pulling data from vCenters, ESXi host, etc.

Re: Export the network configure (Not use Distributed Switches)

BoLaw — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 01:20:41 GMT

Thanks for your reply, scott28tt.

It managed by vCenter Server.

May I know whether vSphere ® Enterprise Plus Licenses?

Re: Export the network configure (Not use Distributed Switches)

BoLaw — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 02:37:41 GMT

Thank you for your suggestion, but I can't find the script for export the data from VMWare communities.

Re: Export the network configure (Not use Distributed Switches)

scott28tt — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:02:02 GMT

So you don't know what type of license you have for your hosts?

Have a look here: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/8.0/vsphere-vcenter-esxi-management/GUID-560C8698-01D9-4ED6-A921-E983E488D324.html

As for a script, search this area: https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VMware-PowerCLI-Discussions/bd-p/2805

Re: Export the network configure (Not use Distributed Switches)

BoLaw — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 01:05:32 GMT

Thanks again scott28tt, you are the best!!