Top VMware CLI Commands for Troubleshooting

 ⚙️ Section 1: Understanding VMware CLI

• What is ESXi CLI and how it differs from PowerCLI.

• Benefits of command‑line management (speed, precision, automation).

🖥️ Section 2: System and Network Essentials

• Highlight key commands for system info, hostname, and time management.

• Discuss network configuration checks — IP, NICs, vSwitches, and routes.

💾 Section 3: Storage and VM Operations

• Explain how to list datastores, adapters, and multipathing devices.

• Show how to manage VMs — power on/off, snapshots, and troubleshooting.

🔧 Section 4: Maintenance and Management

• Cover maintenance mode, shutdown/reboot, and patch management.

• Emphasize safe host operations during upgrades or troubleshooting.

🤖 Section 5: PowerCLI for Automation

• Introduce PowerCLI as the scripting layer for vCenter automation.

• Provide examples like Get-VM, Start-VM, and New-Snapshot.