vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-storage-guide

Chapter 15 Managing Storage DevicesEdit Configuration File Parameters in the vSphere Web ClientYou can change or add virtual machine configuration parameters when instructed by a VMware technicalsupport representative, or if you see VMware documentation that instructs you to add or change aparameter to fix a problem with your system.IMPORTANT Changing or adding parameters when a system does not have problems might lead todecreased system performance and instability.The following conditions apply:• To change a parameter, you change the existing value for the keyword/value pair. For example, if youstart with the keyword/value pair, keyword/value, and change it to keyword/value2, the result iskeyword=value2.• You cannot delete a configuration parameter entry.CAUTION You must assign a value to configuration parameter keywords. If you do not assign a value, thekeyword can return a value of 0, false, or disable, which can result in a virtual machine that cannot poweron.Procedure1 Right-click a virtual machine in the inventory and select Edit Settings.2 Click the VM Options tab and expand Advanced.3 Click Edit Configuration.4 (Optional) To add a parameter, click Add Row and type a name and value for the parameter.5 (Optional) To change a parameter, type a new value in the Value text box for that parameter.6 Click OK.Set Advanced Host Attributes in the vSphere Web ClientYou can set advanced attributes for a host.CAUTION Changing advanced options is considered unsupported unless VMware technical support or a KBarticle instruct you to do so. In all other cases, changing these options is considered unsupported. In mostcases, the default settings produce the optimum result.Procedure1 Browse to the host in the vSphere Web Client navigator.2 Click the Manage tab and click Settings.3 Under System, click Advanced System Settings.4 In Advanced Settings, select the appropriate item.5 Click the Edit button to edit the value.6 Click OK.VMware, Inc. 131