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Sun Fire X4640 Server ESX Installation Guide Sun Fire X4640 Server Documentation Library |
About This Documentation (PDF and HTML)
Introduction to ESX Installation
How to Obtain VMware Installation and Administration Documentation
How to Identify the Network Interface
How to Obtain an Image of the Installation File
Installing VMware ESXi 4.0 Installable
How to Obtain VMware Installation and Administration Documentation
How to Obtain an Image of the Installation File
How to Update VMware ESXi 4.0 Installable
Booting From OS Distribution Media
How to Boot From OS Media Locally
How to Boot From OS Distribution Media or ISO File Remotely
Preliminary Tasks Before Installing An OS
Accessing the Server Output During Installation
How to Configure the Serial Port
Before You Begin
Obtain the following items before installation:
A copy of the VMware ESXi 4.0 Installable installation documentation.
A monitor, a USB keyboard, and a mouse connected to rear USB ports of the server (not required if you are using a remote console).
A copy of the VMware installation file.
The server boots from the distribution media.
Refer to the VMware ESXi 4.0 Installable documentation to guide you through the installation process.