https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-linux/can-we-install-vm-ware-tools-on-linux-vms-with-out-down-time/m-p/6135763#M54381 <P>With some (generally newer) versions of some Linux distributions and VMware tools, yes.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(If the Linux distribution already includes the appropriate VMware guest drivers for storage and networking, then the installation of VMware Tools does not need to stop any subsystems. With older versions, you might have to ifdown+ifup the network interface(s) on the VM after the installation of VMware Tools, which will cause a short break in network connections.)</P> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:56:47 GMT Matti_Kurkela 2013-07-15T17:56:47Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-linux/can-we-install-vm-ware-tools-on-linux-vms-with-out-down-time/m-p/6134831#M54377 <P>Hi All,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Can we install VM ware tools on Linux VMs with out down time?</P> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 04:28:49 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-linux/can-we-install-vm-ware-tools-on-linux-vms-with-out-down-time/m-p/6134831#M54377 Senthil_N 2013-07-15T04:28:49Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-linux/can-we-install-vm-ware-tools-on-linux-vms-with-out-down-time/m-p/6135763#M54381 <P>With some (generally newer) versions of some Linux distributions and VMware tools, yes.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>(If the Linux distribution already includes the appropriate VMware guest drivers for storage and networking, then the installation of VMware Tools does not need to stop any subsystems. With older versions, you might have to ifdown+ifup the network interface(s) on the VM after the installation of VMware Tools, which will cause a short break in network connections.)</P> Mon, 15 Jul 2013 17:56:47 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/operating-system-linux/can-we-install-vm-ware-tools-on-linux-vms-with-out-down-time/m-p/6135763#M54381 Matti_Kurkela 2013-07-15T17:56:47Z