/docker-open-vm-tools

A Docker container to run open-vm-tools on a Xpenology DSM running on VMware ESXi.

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docker-open-vm-tools

This Docker container allows you to run open-vm-tools on a Xpenology DSM running on VMware ESXi.

  • Supports Shutdown/Restart
  • Returns DSM networking information to the VMware ESXi host

Dependencies

  • SSH must be enabled on your DSM.
    • The shutdown and restart commands are sent over ssh.
    • This container will generate a unique ssh key pair when it is first launched.
  • Docker installed via DSM Package Manager.

Usage

SSH into your DSM and run this command.

mkdir /root/.ssh
docker run -d --restart=always --net=host \
  -v /root/.ssh/:/root/.ssh/ \
  --name open-vm-tools \
  ghcr.io/by275/open-vm-tools:{debian,ubuntu}