13.6. Solutions Fast Track 13.6.1. 13.6.1.1. Using the Command-Line Interface - You can connect to the Service Console via the physical console, SSH client, Remote Management Card, or Telnet (if security is set to Medium or Custom).
- You can use the Tab key to help auto-complete commands and file names to speed up typing.
- Using the Up- and Down-arrow keys allows you to cycle through previously typed commands.
- Using the command line, you can search for files, as well as for strings and patterns in files.
- The command line gives you the ability to archive and compress files.
- You can use either vi or nano to edit text files.
13.6.1.2. Configuring and Managing ESX Server Service Console from the Command Line - You can use the vmkpcidivy command to manage device allocation between the Service Console and the VMkernel.
- The command line allows you to view the list of device drivers loaded in the VMkernel using the vmkload_modlist command.
- You can use the vmware-mount.pl script to mount a virtual disk in the service console.
- You can use vmkfstools to import vmdks from VMware Workstation and GSX Server into ESX Server.
- Use the top command to view real-time performance data for the Service Console.
- You can manage the Service Console and VM processes from the command line, which allows you to kill processes if necessary.
- Use the Service Console to install software packages in RPM format.
13.6.1.3. Managing Virtual Machines from the Command Line - The esxtop utility can be used to view performance statistics of your virtual machines.
- You can use vmware-cmd to start, stop, reset, and suspend virtual machines from the command line.
- The vmsnap.pl script lets you back up a virtual machine's virtual disk while it is powered on.
- With the vmres.pl script, you can restore a virtual machine that was backed up with vmsnap.
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