How to edit the "hosts" file of a VMware agent

Task

Edit the "hosts" file of a VMware agent.

Solution

The VMware agent's "hosts" file is mounted in the agent system and can be edited from its TUI.

Perform the following steps:

      1. Go to the TUI and select the “Agent options” menu.

      2. Select “Edit hosts” menu.

      3. Edit the file. 

      4. Save it.

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