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Sun Server X2-4 (formerly Sun Fire X4470 M2) Installation Guide for VMware ESXi |
VMware ESXi Installation Task Map
Supported VMware ESXi Software
Selecting the Console Display Option
Selecting the Boot Media Option
Boot Media Options Requirements
Set Up the Local Boot Media Option
Set Up the Remote Boot Media Option
Selecting the Installation Target Option
Set Up a Local Storage Drive (HDD or SSD) as the Installation Target
Set Up a Fibre Channel Storage Area Network Device as the Installation Target
VMware ESXi Installation Options
Single-Server Installation Methods
2. Preparing to Install VMware ESXi
Verify the BIOS Factory Defaults
Installing VMware ESXi on a Single System Using Media
Install VMware ESXi Using Local or Remote Media
4. Post Installation Tasks for VMware ESXi
Configuring Network Adapter Settings
Configure Network Adapter Settings
Determining the MAC Address of a Connected Server Network Port
Determine the MAC Address of a Connected Server Network Port
Updating the VMware ESXi Software
5. Configuring Network Interfaces
6. Getting Server Firmware and Software
Firmware and Software Access Options
Accessing Firmware and Software
Download Firmware and Software Using My Oracle Support
Gathering Information for the Physical Media Request
Request Physical Media (Online)
Request Physical Media (By Phone)
Firmware and software, such as hardware drivers and tools for the server, are updated periodically. These are made available as a software release. The software release is a set of downloads (patches) that includes all available firmware, hardware drivers, and utilities for the server. All these have been tested together. The ReadMe document that is included with the download explains what has changed and what has not changed from the prior software release.
You should update your server firmware and software as soon as possible after the software release becomes available. Software releases often include bug fixes, and updating your server ensures that your server has the latest firmware and software.
The ReadMe file in the download package contains information about the updated files in the download package, as well as bugs that are fixed with the current release. The product notes also provide information about which server software versions are supported.