VMware ESXi 5.5 – Domain Name System (DNS) and Routing Configuration April 1, 2015
VirtualizationVMware ESXi 5.5

You may use the following method to configure the Domain Name System (DNS) server(s) for a VMware ESXi 5.5 host.

1. Connect to the VMware ESXi host using the VMware vSphere Client.

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2. In the VMware vSphere Client 5.5 navigate to Configuration > DNS and Routing and click Properties….

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3. In the DNS and Routing Configuration dialog box on the DNS Configuration tab enter all of the configuration information for the host.

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4. In the DNS and Routing Configuration dialog box on the Routing tab verify that the Default gateway: is configured correctly then click OK.

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5. In the Gateway Not Specified dialog box you may safely click Yes if you are not using IPv6.

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6. The DNS and Routing page should now display all of the correct settings.

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Enjoy!