VMware vCenter Server 5.0 Host Management Update 1 User Manual

About this manual

This document provides instructions for system administrators on how to start and stop VMware vSphere Client components, build a vSphere environment, and manage information generated by the components. It covers the use of the vSphere Client and vSphere Web Client interfaces to configure hosts, manage inventory, and handle tasks and events.

The guide details procedures for organizing inventory such as creating datacenters, clusters, and resource pools. It also explains how to use Linked Mode to connect multiple vCenter Server systems, manage licenses, view system log files, and perform virtual machine migrations using vMotion and Storage vMotion.

What's inside

• About VMware vCenter Server and Host Management
• vSphere Concepts and Features
• vSphere Client Interfaces
• Using the vSphere Client
• Configuring Hosts and vCenter Server
• Using vCenter Server in Linked Mode
• Organizing Your Inventory
• License Management and Reporting
• System Log Files
• Working with Tasks and Events

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this documentation?

This document describes how to start and stop VMware vSphere Client components, build your vSphere environment, and manage generated information.

Which products does this document support?

It supports ESXi 5.0 and vCenter Server 5.0, as well as all subsequent versions until replaced.

How can I find the most up-to-date technical documentation?

You can find the most up-to-date technical documentation on the VMware Web site at http://www.vmware.com/support/.