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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 Install VMware ESXi 4.0 Installable
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:
The Installation and Upgrade Guide for VMware.
A monitor, a USB keyboard, and a mouse connected to rear USB ports of the server (not required if you are installing remotely).
A copy of the VMware installation file, located in one of the following (bootable) locations:
The DVD/CD-ROM drive on your server.
An external USB DVD/CD-ROM drive connected to the server.
A DVD/CD-ROM drive, or an ISO file connected through a remote console.
The server boots from the distribution media.
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Refer to the Installation and Upgrade Guide to guide you through the installation process.