Installing VMware tools

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

Procedure

Complete the following steps to install the VMware tools:

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