Today I would like to discuss regarding RVTools that it can be downloaded here.
Thi is a lightweight but powerful Windows application used by VMware administrators to collect, analyze, and export detailed information about their vSphere environments. It connects to vCenter Server or directly to ESX/ESXi hosts and provides a comprehensive inventory of virtual machines, hosts, datastores, networks, snapshots, VMware Tools status, and much more.
It has become something of an industry standard for quick audits, health checks, and documentation of VMware infrastructures.
What RV Tools can do
RVTools gathers and displays a wide range of information, including:
VM inventory (CPU, memory, disk usage, network configuration)
Snapshots (including old or orphaned snapshots)
Datastore usage
VMware Tools and VM hardware versions
ESXi host details
vNIC and vDisk information
Zombie objects (disconnected NICs, stale CD-ROMs, etc.)
It’s especially useful for:
Audits and compliance checks
Capacity planning
Identifying misconfigurations
Exporting reports to Excel for documentation or management review
How it Works (High Level)
- Install RVTools on a Windows machine.
- Connect to vCenter/ESXi using a read‑only account.
- RVTools collects data across dozens of categories.
- Export results to Excel for reporting or analysis.
Download & Security Notes
Why It’s Popular
- Extremely easy to use
- No impact on production systems
- Fast, comprehensive reporting
- Ideal for troubleshooting and audits
- Free to download and use
