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vmwVmUUID
Module: VMWARE-VMINFO-MIB
OID (symbolic): VMWARE-VMINFO-MIB::vmwVmUUID
OID (numeric): 1.3.6.1.4.1.6876.2.1.1.10
Node type: OBJECT-TYPE
Type: OCTET STRING
Access: read-only
Description: A unique identifier for this VM. Must be unique across a set of ESX systems managed by an instance of vSphere Center. Example value: 564d95d4-bff7-31fd-f20f-db2d808a8b32 VIM Property: uuid MOB: https://esx.example.com/mob/?moid=vmwVmIdx&doPath=config
What is vmwVmUUID?
The VM's persistent, cross-system-unique identifier (VIM property uuid, e.g. "564d95d4-bff7-31fd-f20f-db2d808a8b32"), which stays stable across reboots and across the ESX hosts managed by a vCenter instance, unlike the operational vmwVmIdx which can change on reboot.
Examples
Walk all instances (SNMPv2c):
snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.6876.2.1.1.10 snmpwalk -v2c -c public <target> VMWARE-VMINFO-MIB::vmwVmUUID
Get a specific instance (index 1):
snmpget -v2c -c public <target> 1.3.6.1.4.1.6876.2.1.1.10.1 snmpget -v2c -c public <target> VMWARE-VMINFO-MIB::vmwVmUUID.1
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OID Breakdown
Upper-level ancestors (8 from the standard OID tree / other modules)
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | iso | LANART-AGENT |
| 1.3 | org | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6 | dod | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1 | internet | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4 | private | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1 | enterprises | AirPair-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.6876 | vmware | VMWARE-ROOT-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.6876.2 | vmwVirtMachines | VMWARE-ROOT-MIB |
| Numeric OID | Name | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.6876.2.1 | vmwVmTable | VMWARE-VMINFO-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.6876.2.1.1 | vmwVmEntry | VMWARE-VMINFO-MIB |
| 1.3.6.1.4.1.6876.2.1.1.10 | vmwVmUUID | VMWARE-VMINFO-MIB |