Preparing for ESXi 5 Installation
The following table summarizes the high-level steps for preparing for
ESXi 5 interactive installation.
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Set up for the installation based on the selected installation method.
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Gather required information for the installation.
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Select the BIOS boot mode (if needed).
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Create a virtual disk (if needed).
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Note -
You can also perform ESXi 5 interactive installation using a PXE server. For information on
installing ESXi using a PXE server, refer to the vSphere Installation and Setup for
vSphere 5.0, ESXi 5.0, and vCenter Server 5.0.