I manage and maintain VMware ESXi as a robust, standalone hypervisor for virtualizing physical servers and optimizing hardware resources. With VMware ESXi, I can:
- Deploy and Manage Virtual Machines:
Create, configure, start, stop, and delete virtual machines directly on the ESXi host. - Allocate and Adjust Resources:
Assign CPU, memory, storage, and network resources to VMs as needed to maximize performance. - Monitor Host and VM Performance:
Track resource usage, performance metrics, and health status through the ESXi host client. - Manage Local Datastores:
Create, mount, and manage local storage (datastores) for virtual machine files and ISO images. - Configure Networking:
Set up virtual switches and network adapters, manage VLANs, and configure VM network connections. - Perform Backups and Snapshots:
Take VM snapshots for point-in-time recovery and perform manual backups of VM files. - Apply Security Settings:
Configure user access, manage permissions, and implement basic host security settings. - Update and Patch ESXi Hosts:
Apply patches and updates to the ESXi host to keep the environment secure and stable. - Access via Web Interface:
Use the built-in VMware Host Client (web interface) for easy management of the host and its VMs. - Install and Manage Guest OS:
Install operating systems on VMs and manage their virtual hardware configuration.
With VMware ESXi, I provide a reliable and efficient virtualization platform, enabling better hardware utilization and simplified server management without the need for additional licensing or management tools.
