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ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere 10

Modify ESXi host settings using ONTAP tools

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Use the ONTAP tools dashboard in VMware vSphere to identify configuration issues, select ESXi hosts, review NetApp recommended settings, and apply them.

Before you begin

The ESXi host systems portlet displays issues with ESXi host settings. Select an issue to view the host name or IP address.

Steps

  1. Log in to the vSphere client.

  2. In the shortcuts page, select NetApp ONTAP tools under the plug-ins section.

  3. Go to ESXi Host compliance portlet in the Overview (dashboard) of the ONTAP tools for VMware vSphere plug-in.

  4. Select Apply Recommended Settings link.

  5. In the Apply recommended host settings window, select the hosts that you want to use NetApp recommended host settings and select Next.

    Note You can expand the ESXi host to see the current values.

  6. In the settings page, select the recommended values as required.

  7. In the summary pane, check the values and select Finish. You can track the progress in the recent task panel.

Related information

Configure ESXi host settings