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VMware Infrastructure Mastery

Master VMware Management with RVTools

Unlock the power of comprehensive VMware infrastructure auditing, reporting, and optimization. Learn from industry experts and transform your virtualization skills.

50+ Report Types
Free Tool Available
1M+ Users Worldwide
VM ESXi
What You'll Learn

Comprehensive VMware Infrastructure Skills

Master every aspect of RVTools to become a VMware environment expert

VM Inventory Reports

Generate detailed inventory reports of all virtual machines including CPU, memory, storage, and network configurations across your entire vSphere environment.

Capacity Planning

Understand resource utilization patterns and plan for future capacity needs with comprehensive analysis of CPU, memory, and storage allocation.

Health Monitoring

Identify issues before they become problems. Learn to spot zombie VMs, orphaned files, snapshot sprawl, and other common infrastructure issues.

Infrastructure Documentation

Create thorough documentation of your VMware environment automatically. Export to Excel, CSV, or integrate directly with your documentation systems.

Audit & Compliance

Prepare for audits with detailed reports on VM configurations, security settings, and compliance status across your entire virtual infrastructure.

Performance Analysis

Analyze performance metrics and identify bottlenecks in your VMware environment. Optimize resource allocation for peak efficiency.

Learning Path

Structured Educational Curriculum

Follow our comprehensive curriculum designed for all skill levels

01

Foundations

Introduction to RVTools

  • Installation and configuration
  • Connecting to vCenter/ESXi hosts
  • Understanding the interface
  • Basic navigation and tabs
02

Core Reports

Essential Reporting Skills

  • vInfo tab mastery
  • vCPU and vMemory analysis
  • vDisk and vPartition reports
  • vNetwork configuration review
03

Advanced Analysis

Deep Dive Features

  • vSnapshot management
  • vHealth assessments
  • vCluster reporting
  • Datastore analysis
04

Expert Techniques

Professional Workflows

  • Command-line automation
  • Scheduled reporting
  • Integration strategies
  • Best practices & optimization
Why RVTools?

Trusted by VMware Professionals Worldwide

RVTools has become an essential utility in the VMware ecosystem. As a free, lightweight tool acquired by Dell Technologies, it provides unmatched visibility into your virtual infrastructure.

  • Free to download and use — no licensing costs
  • Lightweight — no agents, no complex setup
  • Regularly updated for new VMware releases
  • Backed by Dell Technologies support
Virtual Machines 847 ESXi Hosts 24 Total Storage Utilization 71.4%
Watch & Learn

See RVTools in Action

Watch how RVTools helps VMware professionals manage their infrastructure

RVTools Overview: VMware Infrastructure Reporting

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about RVTools and our educational offerings

RVTools is a free Windows application that uses VMware vSphere API to display information about your virtual machines and ESXi hosts. It provides comprehensive reports for VMware infrastructure management, including VM inventory, capacity planning data, and environment documentation.

RVTools is essential for VMware administrators, IT professionals, system engineers, and anyone managing virtualized environments who needs visibility into VM inventory, capacity planning, and infrastructure documentation. Whether you're managing 10 VMs or 10,000, RVTools skills are invaluable.

You'll learn to generate comprehensive VM inventory reports, perform capacity planning analysis, document your VMware environment, identify resource optimization opportunities, and streamline infrastructure auditing. These skills help you work more efficiently and make data-driven decisions about your virtual infrastructure.

Yes, RVTools is completely free to download and use. It was acquired by Dell Technologies and continues to be maintained and updated for new VMware releases at no cost to users.

RVTools supports a wide range of VMware versions including vSphere, ESXi hosts, and vCenter Server. The tool is regularly updated to maintain compatibility with new VMware releases. Check the official documentation for the most current compatibility information.

Getting started is straightforward: download RVTools, install it on a Windows system with network access to your vCenter or ESXi hosts, and connect using your VMware credentials. Our educational resources guide you through each step from installation to advanced reporting techniques.

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