5/5
This is advanced; typically unnecessary.
VMware maintains compatibility between the Tools version and the ESXi host version. A common question is: "Can I install the latest Tools on an older host?"
Use Open VM Tools for Linux whenever possible. Only use the downloaded ISO for Windows systems or legacy Linux kernels where OVT is not available.
5/5
This is advanced; typically unnecessary.
VMware maintains compatibility between the Tools version and the ESXi host version. A common question is: "Can I install the latest Tools on an older host?"
Use Open VM Tools for Linux whenever possible. Only use the downloaded ISO for Windows systems or legacy Linux kernels where OVT is not available.