Preparing for ESXi 5.5 Installation

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The following table summarizes the high-level steps for preparing for ESXi 5 interactive installation.

Note - You can also install ESXi 5.5 interactively using a PXE server. For information on installing ESXi using a PXE server, refer to the vSphere Installation and Setup Guide.


Set up your installation environment using the appropriate procedure.	Set Up the Local Console Set Up the Remote Console
Gather required information for the installation.	Gather Required Information
Load BIOS optimal defaults (if needed).	Load BIOS Optimal Default Settings
Set the BIOS boot mode (if needed).	Set the BIOS Mode
Create a virtual disk (if needed).	Creating a Virtual Disk and Setting the Boot Disk