4. Step-by-Step ESXi Host Setup in VMware vSphere 7.0 | Home Lab Build Guide | Learn the Basics!

[@fawadamin1991]

Best Ever video series. I regret and happy both at same time that i found this playlist now. Guyz! As an experienced professional, i go through all these steps. Pre, Post installation procedures well explained. Most interviewers ask questions as explained by instructor. The series is kind of refreshing for me.

[@gnancloudgarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you

[@sohan7704]

very underrated channel !! btw excellent way of teaching..

[@gnancloudgarage]

Thanks and welcome

[@gnancloudgarage]

4. vSphere 7. x - ESXi Host Build Procedure and Home Lab basic Virtualization Concepts ESXi Overview ESXi Host Build Procedure ESXi Installation - Home LAB

[@jakirhossain-689]

Excellent Video Series. I am going through the End to End Playlist.

[@gnancloudgarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@win30034]

Respect Uncle, you are a star.

[@gnancloudgarage]

Thank you :-)

[@abhishekknegi007]

Thanks sir I find your videos are very detailed you teach like a subject matter expert ...keep doing it ...all the best !!!!

[@gnancloudgarage]

So nice of you! Thank you Sir.

[@shashidharreddy2117]

Yes it was clear explanation for beginners

[@gnancloudgarage]

Thank you very much Shashidhar Reddy:-)

[@basireddysivaranjan8570]

Clean and simple thank you for sharing the information....who are trying to learn cloud technologies it will be usefull ...

[@gnancloudgarage]

Thank you Siva

[@ganitestud]

Learned a lot from this video.

[@gnancloudgarage]

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[@mogudoomabdulkadarmuhideen9450]

Good to start.

[@gnancloudgarage]

Thank you Mogu 🤗

[@shrasai]

Very clear explanation Sir..Thanks a lot

[@gnancloudgarage]

Thank you so much Madam.

[@Bheemesham88]

Thank you Sir..! It is very clear explanation....!

[@gnancloudgarage]

Most welcome Sir!

[@malcomx404]

Good session Sir, Very informative and useful especially to build our own home lab.. Kudos to your efforts 🙏

[@gnancloudgarage]

Thanks a lot Sir 🙂

[@rtc6613]

Crystal n Clear explanations...Only 1 question. How to proceed with LAB when my base Laptop or PC don't have enough resource ?..is there any other Options available to work the Labs..please advise..

[@gnancloudgarage]

Hi, We can use VMware Hands-on Lab (HOL) labs.hol.vmware.com/ For more details Exploring Homelabs - Planning, Options, and Considerations | HOL | Pre-built hardware | Homelab kits kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6bYk2uJhtWVfNU Building our Own Lab-Adapting to Industry Shifts and Innovation| Homelab Kits | Acquiring Hardware kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3vbaJ-fir-cZpo Thank you

[@khamismwanyere6869]

Great content and clear explanation. However, am stuck at vmware esxi installation, am getting error "logs are stored in a non-persistent storage....". What's the remedy?

[@gnancloudgarage]

To resolve the error "logs are stored in a non-persistent storage" during the VMware ESXi installation, follow these steps to configure a persistent storage location for the logs: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. Finish the Installation: - Complete the ESXi installation even if you encounter the warning. You can configure persistent storage for logs afterward. 2. Access ESXi Host Settings: - After the installation, log into the ESXi host using the vSphere Client or via SSH. 3. Create a Scratch Partition on a Persistent Datastore: - Identify a persistent datastore where you can create a directory for storing logs. This can be an internal disk or an external datastore. 4. Set the Scratch Location: - Go to Host > Manage > System > Advanced Settings in the vSphere Client. - Find the `ScratchConfig.ConfiguredScratchLocation` setting. - Set it to a persistent storage location. For example, if you have a datastore named `datastore1`, you could set it to `[datastore1] /scratch`. ```plaintext /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/scratch ``` - Ensure the directory exists on your datastore. You may need to create it manually if it does not exist. 5. Create the Directory Manually (if needed): - If the directory does not exist, you can create it manually via SSH. ```shell mkdir -p /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/scratch ``` 6. Configure Syslog Settings: - In the vSphere Client, go to Host > Manage > Advanced Settings. - Find the `Syslog.global.logDir` setting. - Set this to a persistent storage location (e.g., `[datastore1] /scratch/logs`). 7. Set Remote Syslog Server (Optional): - Optionally, you can also configure a remote syslog server by setting the `Syslog.global.logHost` parameter. For example: ```plaintext udp://syslogserver:514 ``` 8. Apply Changes and Reboot: - Apply the changes and reboot the ESXi host to ensure the new settings take effect. ### Detailed Instructions: #### Accessing Advanced Settings: 1. vSphere Client: - Log into the vSphere Client. - Navigate to Host > Manage > System > Advanced Settings. - Use the filter box to search for `ScratchConfig.ConfiguredScratchLocation` and `Syslog.global.logDir`. 2. Set Scratch Location: - Find `ScratchConfig.ConfiguredScratchLocation` and set it to `[datastore1] /scratch` (adjust the datastore name as necessary). - If the directory doesn’t exist, create it: ```shell mkdir -p /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/scratch ``` 3. Set Syslog Directory: - Find `Syslog.global.logDir` and set it to `[datastore1] /scratch/logs`. 4. Reboot ESXi Host: - After setting these parameters, reboot the ESXi host to apply the changes. #### Example Commands (SSH): ```shell # Create a directory on the datastore for logs mkdir -p /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/scratch # Optionally, set the syslog global directory esxcli system syslog config set --logdir='/vmfs/volumes/datastore1/scratch/logs' # Set the scratch location esxcli system settings advanced set -o /ScratchConfig/ConfiguredScratchLocation -s /vmfs/volumes/datastore1/scratch # Apply the syslog changes esxcli system syslog reload ``` By configuring the ESXi host to use a persistent storage location for its logs, you will resolve the "logs are stored in a non-persistent storage" error. This ensures that log data is retained across reboots and is stored reliably. Thank you

[@satnammanku3242]

Excellent Master 🙏

[@gnancloudgarage]

Many thanks🙏

[@boomallari]

Great work bro! 👌

[@gnancloudgarage]

Thank you so much Bro.

[@martinuskosasih7439]

Awesome 👍🏻

[@gnancloudgarage]

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[@caturtarkam14]

sir i have problem for install window server need license but your video no input license

[@gnancloudgarage]

Hi Sir, Please download it from the Microsoft website and we will get an evaluation edition for 180 days. www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter Thank you

[@HelloWorld-o2b]

thanks you for the knowledge, very informative and understandable for beingnner. is there a way to access these ppt ?

[@gnancloudgarage]

Thank you

[@VenkyVinni]

HI Gnan great explanation, how do we find out custom ISO is having firmware , by default it will comes up with both(ESXI& firmware)if we choose custom ISO when we are going install fresh Esxi, or we need to verify if yes how do we find out

[@gnancloudgarage]

Hi Venky, Thank you for your question! When we choose a custom ISO to install ESXi, it typically includes both the ESXi software and any firmware updates that are relevant to our hardware. However, it's always a good practice to verify if our custom ISO includes the necessary firmware updates. To check if your custom ISO contains firmware updates, we can follow these steps: 1. Visit the website or source from where we downloaded the custom ISO.Like HPE.com, VMware.com 2. Look for release notes or documentation related to the custom ISO. Often, the release notes will mention if it includes firmware updates. 3. We can also contact the provider or the community that created the custom ISO for specific information regarding its content. 4. Another option is to install ESXi using the custom ISO in a test environment or on non-production hardware. 5. During the installation process, pay attention to any prompts or notifications regarding firmware updates. 6. ESXi may prompt to update firmware if it detects that it's required. Remember that the availability of firmware updates within a custom ISO can vary depending on who created it and the specific hardware it's intended for. It's essential to use trusted sources and verify the contents whenever possible to ensure a smooth and reliable ESXi installation. I hope this helps!

[@VenkyVinni]

ok thanks, i have one more question if we want to assign single hard disk with 2VMs is to going to be same SCSCI controller or different one and also explain how do we attach single hard disk between 2VMs in detail please

[@LalJan-o8h]

Hi, I am struggling to download any ESXi ( 6.7 or 7.0) version. It says on Google that it is free to download but when I sign up for Broadcom, the download option is disable. Can someone please help as I am new to ESXi stuff. I purchased HP DL380 Gen9 server. I simply want to create home lab enviromment for ENE-ng .Any help would be appreciated.

[@gnancloudgarage]

Hi Send me an email - [e-mail]

[@abhirocks9074]

How can we apply for live classes Vmware and Cloud? Please share information on this.

[@gnancloudgarage]

Hi Abhishek, I am unable to offer online classes for VMware & Cloud at the moment due to my busy office work schedule. However, I will continue to upload free content during my spare time. Thank you!

[@viraldesai6599]

Which RAID level, VMware ESXI doesn't support ?

[@gnancloudgarage]

It primarily depends on the server model, RAID controller, and available disks. Typically, it's advisable to configure two RAID setups: RAID 1 for the operating system (ESXi Host) and RAID 5 (with or without a hot spare drive) for the data LUNs of VMs, especially when housing both OS and data on the same server. While VMware ESXi does not natively support RAID 5 due to performance implications and the risk of data loss, particularly in larger disk configurations, more robust RAID levels such as RAID 6 or RAID 10 are favored. VMware recommends the utilization of RAID 1 (mirroring) or RAID 10 (striping with mirroring) for superior performance and data redundancy. The absence of RAID 5 support in VMware ESXi is a deliberate choice aimed at prioritizing data integrity and performance. However, it's always prudent to consult the latest documentation or release notes from VMware to verify any updates or changes regarding supported RAID levels, especially for specific server models.

[@vamsikrishna-hl9te]

Hi sir, at the time 1.06.25, you said default gateway is also same for all servers. is it true??

[@gnancloudgarage]

Hi Vamsi Krishna Sir, Usually, Within an IP network series default gateway is same. For example : IP Address Range : 192.168.10.2 to 192.168.10.254 Default Gateway : 192.168.10.1 (This is can be customized) Similarly, IP address Range : 10.10.16.1 to 10.10.16254 Default Gateway : 10.10.16.253 ( Basically, this is customized and configured by Network team) and so on. Refer to the following video for more details. 7. VMware vSphere 7.x - ESXi Networking & IP Addressing - Home Lab kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYqrhXihls6tipI Thank you

[@manusiriga8321]

How to connect with you sir ... I need more details about course

[@gnancloudgarage]

Hi Sir, Thank you for your interest in learning more about VMware I am unable to offer online classes for VMware at the moment due to my busy office work schedule. However, I will continue to upload free content during my spare time. Thank you for expressing your interest and sending me an email. Refer to the following playlist for your review. vSphere 7 ( All Topics Covered) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX6Wf6iLrdqlps0 VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)+ kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJzGnmyJit6frZo VRA & VRO Playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2OwoIRjismLe6M NSX-T Playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZzOlpyFpsymeLc. vROps kzbin.info/www/bejne/anKvhaqEectjotE vSphere 8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3vLeqqmmKyVl6s vSAN Playlist kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3-ylnmOh9h3d9k All the Best! Best Regards Gnan

[@manusiriga8321]

@@gnancloudgarage Thanks so much for the help

[@vijayalakshmi-fy9ui]

dns recard creation,dhcp scop creation

[@gnancloudgarage]

Noted and will do it shortly. Thanks.