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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, review NetApp recommended settings for selected ESXi hosts, 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. On the Shortcuts page, select NetApp ONTAP tools under the Plug-ins section.

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

  4. Select the Apply Recommended Settings link.

  5. In the Apply recommended host settings window, select the hosts for which you want to apply NetApp recommended host settings, and then select Next.

    Note You can expand the ESXi host to see the current values.
  6. On the Settings page, select the recommended values as needed.

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

Related information

Configure ESXi host settings