Updating VMware Tools on ESXi

Before Update VMware Tools we need to upgrade host version to new version. If when clicking to virtual machine on “Summary” tab  VMware Tools field  have Running(Out-of-date) message, it’s means that we need to update VMware Tools.

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For Upgrading VMware tools we need to login vSphere Client and right click on VM you want to upgrade and Select Guest -> Install/Upgrade VMware Tools ,

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then choose “Automatic Tools upgrade”  and click OK.

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After installing  VMware Tools restart the VM . So you will see Running(Current) on the “VMware Tools” section.

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