Installing VMware tools

You must install VMware tools to facilitate communication between the ESX(i) Server web services and VM. VMware tools collects guest-related information such as the IP address and host name.

Procedure

Complete the following steps to install the VMware tools:

  1. Turn on the guest operating system. From the VIClient menu for the specific guest, select Install/Upgrade VMware Tools.
  2. Log on to the Windows Server (guest) and install the package.