Using the ISO images for purposes beyond the “Install VMware Tools” GUI action opens up a whole new world of possibilities, especially when doing P2V conversions. IF EXIST "C:PROGRAM FILES (x86)" (GOTO WIN64) ELSE (GOTO WIN32) If calling the executables from a script, a fast and easy DOS decision IF statement is: REM # Check Operating System Version The installer files from the Tools ISO Scripting the Installers The other files are used in conjunction with the installer applications and should be left alone. The import files are either setup.exe (32bit) and setup64.exe (64bit), or if you prefer MSIs, use VMware Tools.msi (32bit) and VMware Tools64.msi (64bit). However, I find this a bit cumbersome and typically just extract the files into a folder using 7zip or WinRAR.
Once snagged, you can keep the ISO file intact and mount using Daemon Tools or other methods. A view of the ISO files from WinSCP Using the ISO Files In order to snag the ISO files, I typically suggest the use of WinSCP. This is true for both vSphere 4 and vSphere 5. The images are located in: /vmimages/tools-isoimages A listing of all the tools ISOs on the host You’ll get the latest and greatest tools ISOs based on whatever build exists on the host. My favorite place to snag the VMware tools ISOs are on the ESXi hosts themselves.
I use the extracted ISO files when doing P2Vs by putting the installation files on the physical server and then inserting an auto-launch script directly into the RunOnce registry keys to ensure tools is immediately installed after the server is virtualized.
ESXI VMWARE TOOLS DOWNLOAD HOW TO
But have you ever wondered exactly where that virtual CD exists, or wanted to harness it for fun and profit? This post will outline exactly where the ISO files are, and how to grab them for use with scripts.
ESXI VMWARE TOOLS DOWNLOAD INSTALL
So you’ve probably done a VMware tools install by using the GUI feature within VMware Workstation or via the vSphere Client connected to vCenter or ESXi.
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