Steps to Introduce a New Host on a VMware infrastructure
This is the procedure I followed when replacing my old VM hosts with new server (different specs to new hosts) Remove all server from vCenter Vacate the VMs from one of the old servers Shutdown the server and remove from rack Remove the host from vCenter Install new server on Rack Connect only the power, video, and key/mouse cables Boot up new server Assign Management Interface Connect the Management interface ethernet cable to one of the ports Logon to ESX console, then press F2 to configure Replace the default blank password Go to Network Management Assign IP address Assign DNS server Assign the Network Interface (there should be only one connected at this point) If you would like multiple interfaces, connect them physically and assign one at a time Add host to vCenter then go to the host Click Configuration -> Time Configuration -> set the correct time and point to a valid NTP server Click Configuration -> Software\AdvanceSettings ...