Any new esxcli commands added to ESXi 8.0 version?

By | January 29, 2023

Yes, there are new esxcli commands that have been added in ESXi 8.0 version. Some of the new commands that have been added include:

esxcli security: This command can be used to manage security settings on an ESXi host, including configuring the firewall, securing the boot process, and managing certificates.

esxcli vsan: This command can be used to manage VMware vSAN related settings on an ESXi host, including configuring vSAN cluster, managing disks and network, and performing vSAN health checks.

esxcli network nic: This command can be used to manage NIC settings on an ESXi host, including configuring NIC teaming, offloading, flow control, and other NIC settings.

esxcli system stats: This command can be used to collect statistics on various system components like CPU, memory, storage, and network on an ESXi host.

esxcli storage core: This command can be used to manage storage core settings on an ESXi host, including configuring storage adapters, paths, and device status.

esxcli software profile: This command can be used to manage software profiles on an ESXi host, including listing, getting and installing software profiles.

These are just a few examples of the new commands that have been added to ESXi 8.0. To see a full list of esxcli commands and their options, you can run the “esxcli -h” command on an ESXi 8.0 host. Additionally, you can also use the “esxcli list” command to get a list of available commands for a specific namespace.

It is worth mentioning that some of the commands that already existed in previous versions of ESXi, have been updated, with new options and features, so it’s always recommended to check the official documentation for the specific version of ESXi you are using to see all the available options and commands.

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