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If a link to a metadata.zip le is provided, the entire ESXi system is updated to the version described by the
metadata.zip le.
C If the host is managed by vSphere Update Manager, updating the host via this message might
cause Update Manager to report the host as non-compliant.
Procedure
1 Click Manage in the VMware Host Client and click Packages.
2 Click Install update and enter the URL of the VIB or a metadata.zip le.
3 Click Update.
4 Click Refresh to make sure that the update is successful.
Manage Services in the VMware Host Client
In the VMware Host Client, you can start, stop, and restart services that are running on the host that you are
logged in to, and you can congure host service policy. You can restart services when you change host
congurations or in case of suspected functional or performance issues.
Procedure
1 Click Manage in the VMware Host Client inventory and click Services.
2 From the Services list, select a service.
3 From the Actions drop-down menu, select an operation.
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Restart
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Start
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Stop
4 (Optional) From the Actions drop-down menu, select Policy and select an option for the service from
the menu.
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Start and stop with  ports
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Start and stop with host
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Start and stop manually
Managing Security and Users for an ESXi Host by Using the
VMware Host Client
The ESXi hypervisor architecture has many built-in security features that you can congure to enhance
security. By using the VMware Host Client, you can congure features, such as active directory, and you can
also manage certicates.
Managing Host Authentication by Using the VMware Host Client
When you log in to an ESXi host by using the VMware Host Client, you can check whether active directory
and smart card authentication are enabled, and you can also join the host to a directory service domain.
Join an ESXi Host to a Directory Service Domain by Using the VMware Host Client
To use a directory service for your host, you must join the host to the directory service domain.
You can enter the domain name in one of two ways:
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name.tld (for example, domain.com): The account is created under the default container.
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