VMware ESXi

VMware ESXi in the “Systems” Segment

VMware ESXi systems are a core component of virtualized IT environments. The Systems segment in Docusnap365 provides comprehensive documentation of these hypervisors. By integrating into a VMware infrastructure, ESXi enables centralized management and control of virtual machines and their underlying hardware. The documentation supports transparency, compliance, and efficient administration.

Documented Information on VMware ESXi

Docusnap365 captures a wide range of details to ensure precise documentation of ESXi hosts:

General Information

• Overview
  Hostname, OS version (VMware ESXi build number), manufacturer, model, service tag, as well as inventory and uptime details.
• Journal
  Logs of events and changes for complete traceability.
• Dependencies
  Visualization of connections to hardware, networks, and management services.

Infrastructure Summary

• vCenter Integration
  Displays the connection to the parent vCenter server.
• Datacenter and Cluster
  Assignment of the ESXi host to a specific datacenter and cluster within the VMware environment.
• Hardware
  Documentation of the physical hardware underlying the ESXi host.
• Virtual Networks
  Details on vSwitches and their configurations (e.g., VLANs, port groups).

Dependency Center: Relationships of VMware ESXi

The Dependency Center provides a visual representation of the dependencies and connections of an ESXi host to other IT components:

• Hardware
  Links the ESXi host to its underlying physical hardware, including server models and specific hardware details.
• Management Services
  Integration with VMware vCenter for centralized management and monitoring.
• Networks
  Connections to virtual network components such as vSwitches or dvSwitches.

Documentation Objectives

• Transparency and Control
  Complete overview of the configuration and relationships of ESXi hosts.
• Efficient Management and Troubleshooting
  Detailed information to support the management of the virtualized infrastructure.
• Compliance and Security
  Demonstrable configurations and connections to meet security and compliance requirements.