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Remove a conflicting VIB on ESXi upgrade
Enable SSH on the server (see below how to enable)Log into the server via SSHesxcli software vib list | grep LSI (to view LSI VIBS for instance)esxcli software vib remove -n scsi-mpt3sas (if this is the offending VIB) This is a driver VIB p…
Jun 2, 2026
Setting up ESX with teamed nics
Leave the switch portion in access mode with a single nic until esx is installed and configured. Inside the vSwitch leave everything as the default except NIC teaming Load balancing > Route based on IP hash Network failover detection &gt…
Jun 2, 2026
Conflicting VIBs upgrading ESXi 5.5/6.0 to 6.5
If your conflicting VIB is LSI scsi-mpt3sas the following commands will find that specific VIB.ssh to the server esxcli software vib list | grep -i LSI esxcli software vib remove -n scsi-mpt3sas
Jun 2, 2026
How to configure the time service on ESXi using vCenter 6.7
This how-to will be using the Flex interface (the flash version)Log into your vcenter applianceExpand your hosts and select one of themClick on ConfigureScroll the list inside the configuration section, expand System and choose Time Configu…
Jun 2, 2026
How to Upgrade ESXi 6.7 to 7.0 without vCenter
Manual upgrade of ESXi 6.7 to 7.0 can be done several waysAt first, you’ll have to go and download either an upgrade file (also called Offline Bundle) or the full-blown ESXi 7.0 ISO file.Download ESXi 7.0 ISO image or Offline BundleYou…
Jun 2, 2026