Creating Virtual Lab Environment – Part 5

Step 13 –Configuring ESXi Server Network Settings

  1. Log in to ESXi Server DCUI by pressing F2.
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  2. Select “Configure Management Network” Option
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  3. Select IP Configuration Option.
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  4. Enter Static IP Address for this ESXi Server. For example, if this is ESXi-01, then enter 192.168.xxx.10 and Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0 then press Enter.
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  5. Change DNS Configuration to point to your DC IP Address. For example, 192.168.xxx.252, then press Enter.
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  6. Change Custom DNS Suffixes to your domain name such as xyz.lan then press Enter.
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  7. Press ESC to exit Network Configuration and type Y to accept the changes.
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  8. Press ESC to come out from DCUI and you should be able to see New IP Address is displayed.
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  9. Do the same for ESXi-02 with appropriate IP Address.

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