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Werk #14668: VMware ESX, query esxi host inventory via vsphere server

Component Checks & agents
Title VMware ESX, query esxi host inventory via vsphere server
Date Aug 9, 2022
Level Trivial Change
Class New Feature
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
2.2.0b1 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate, Checkmk Ultimate MT
2.1.0p10 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT

The vsphere agent can now query the esxi host information via the vsphere server. Host information is made available via piggy back hosts. This is for useful if your installation does not allow you direct access to the esxi hosts.

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