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Using Network-based Replication Tools __________________________176

Using the VMware Remote Console _____________________________ 179

Using the Remote Console _______________________________________180

Starting the Remote Console on Windows ________________________180

Starting the Remote Console on Linux ___________________________180

Running a Virtual Machine Using the Remote Console _______________181

Special Power Options for Virtual Machines _______________________182

VMware Tools Settings ________________________________________184

Installing New Software Inside the Virtual Machine __________________188

Cutting, Copying and Pasting __________________________________189

Suspending and Resuming Virtual Machines ______________________189

Shutting Down a Virtual Machine _______________________________191

Using the VMware Service Console _____________________________ 193

Characteristics of the VMware Service Console _______________________194

Using DHCP for the Service Console _____________________________194

Managing the Service Console ____________________________________195

Connecting to the Service Console ______________________________195

Commands Specific to ESX Server _______________________________195

Common Linux Commands Used on the Service Console ____________197

Authentication and Security Features _______________________________207

Authenticating Users _________________________________________207

Default Permissions __________________________________________209

TCP/IP Ports for Management Access ____________________________209

Using Devices With ESX Server ____________________________________211

Supporting Generic Tape and Media Changers _____________________211

Editing the vmware-device.map.local File _________________________211

Finding Disk Controllers _______________________________________211

Enabling Users to View Virtual Machines Through the

VMware Remote Console ________________________________________213

Administering ESX Server _____________________________________ 215

Modifying VMware ESX Server ____________________________________216

Updating the Startup Profile ___________________________________218

Changing Network Connections ________________________________219

Configuring Physical Adapters __________________________________222

Changing Users and Groups ___________________________________224

Configuring Security Settings __________________________________229