XIA Configuration

ESX Inventory & Documentation Tool

Software to help you keep track of your ESX host configuration

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Use our ESX inventory tool XIA Configuration to automatically document your VMware ESX host configuration and create a complete, centralized inventory.

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Screenshot of VMware ESX host settings in the XIA Configuration web interface

XIA Configuration has a non-intrusive architecture with agentless data collection and PowerShell support.

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Information supported by XIA Configuration

Find out more about the ESX host information included in the inventory below:

Host Settings
Host Hardware Devices
Licensed Features
Network Configuration
Virtual Switches

Host Settings

The following VMware host settings are included:

General Settings

Maintenance Mode
Connection State
Product Name
Version
Build

Physical Memory
Port
UUID
vMotion Enabled
Managed Object ID

Screenshot of VMware ESX host general settings in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Time Configuration

Time Zone
GMT Offset
NTP Servers

VMware EVC

EVC Mode

Screenshot of VMware host time configuration and EVC mode in a document generated by XIA Configuration

System

Manufacturer
Model
BIOS Version

BIOS Release Date
Asset Tag
Service Tag

Screenshot of VMware host system settings in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Screenshot of VMware host settings in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Processor Information

CPU Speed
CPU Model
CPU Cores

CPU Packages
Hyperthreading Active

Screenshot of VMware host processor information in a document generated by XIA Configuration

CPU and Memory Resource Allocation

Shares Level
Reservation

Expandable Reservation
Limit

Screenshot of VMware host memory resource allocation in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Virtual Machines

To see all the virtual machine settings supported by XIA Configuration, view the VMware virtual machine page.

Name
Guest Name
IP Address

Networks
Memory Size

Screenshot of VMware virtual machine settings in the XIA Configuration web interface

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Permissions

Principal Name
Role Name

Defined Location (e.g. datacenters)
Propagate

Screenshot of permissions information in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Host Hardware Devices

XIA Configuration provides information about the physical hardware devices found in each host:

Name
Manufacturer
ID

Screenshot of VMware host hardware devices in the XIA Configuration web interface

Licensed Features

XIA Configuration displays information about the license currently assigned to each ESX host:

Asset Name
Expiry Date
Licence Key
Cost Unit

Total
Used
Features

Screenshot of VMware host licensed features in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Network Configuration

Inventory the following information about ESX host network configuration and physical network cards:

General Settings

Name
Default Gateway
DHCP Enabled
DNS Domain
DNS Servers
Search Domains

Physical Network Interface

Driver
Full Duplex
Hardware Device Name
MAC Address
PCI Slot
Speed
Wake On LAN Supported

Screenshot of ESX host network configuration in the XIA Configuration web interface

Virtual Switches

Virtual switches allow virtual machines on the same ESX Server host to communicate with each other using the same protocols that would be used over physical switches, without the need for additional networking hardware. vSphere standard switches are configured on each host system individually unlike distributed virtual switches which are shared between multiple hosts.

General Settings

Name
MTU
Number of Ports
Physical NICs

Security Policy

Allow Forged Transits
Allow MAC Address Changes
Allow Promiscuous Mode

NIC Teaming

Load Balancing Type
Use Beacon Polling
Notify Switches
Enabled Fallback
Active Adapters
Standby Adapters

Traffic Shaping

Traffic Shaping Enabled

Screenshot of virtual switch configuration in the XIA Configuration web interface

Distributed Switches

To see all the distributed switch settings supported by XIA Configuration, view the distributed switch page.

Name
UUID
Description

Manufacturer
Port Count
Version

Screenshot showing VMware vSphere distributed switch settings in the XIA Configuration web interface

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Uplinks

Name
Uplink Port Key
Physical Interface

Security Profile

The following security profile information is included in the inventory:

Security

Lockdown Mode
SSL Thumbprint

Screenshot of VMware host security in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Services

Name
Startup Policy
Running

Screenshot of VMware host services in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Firewall

Rule Name
Rule Enabled

Allow Addresses
Service Name

Screenshot of VMware host firewall settings in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Host Certificate

Friendly Name
Subject Name
Subject
Issuer

Valid From
Expiry Date
Key Usage
Enhanced Key Usages

Screenshot of VMware host certificate settings in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Certificate Details

Public Key
Serial Number
Signature Algorithm
Thumbprint

Version
CRL Distribution Points
Subject Alternative Names

Screenshot of VMware host certificate details in a document generated by XIA Configuration

Storage Adapters

XIA Configuration provides the following information about physical storage adapters such as SAN host bus adapters found within an ESX host.

Name
Adapter Type
Device
Driver

Model
PCI Slot
Status

Screenshot of VMware host storage adapters in the XIA Configuration web interface

Datastores

To see the datastore settings supported by XIA Configuration, view the VMware environment page.

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