How to Install VMware ESXi 4.0

This topic describes how to install VMware ESXi 4.0 locally from a DVD/CD-ROM drive and remotely from a DVD/CD-ROM drive or an equivalent ISO image.

Note - If you are going to install your OS on a disk that is part of a RAID array, you must configure the RAID array before installing your OS. See your disk management documentation for details.

Ensure that your console setup is ready.
Ensure that the installation media is available to boot.
- For CD/DVD distribution media. Insert the VMware ESX media boot disk into the local or remote USB CD/DVD drive.
- For ISO images. Ensure that the ISO images are available and that the boot disk image has been selected in the ILOM Remote Console application's Device menu (Device > CD-ROM Image).
Boot the server from the OS installation media using one of the following methods.
- Locally using a physical CD/DVD, see How to Boot From OS Media Locally.
- Remotely using an ISO image or a CD/DVD, see How to Boot From OS Distribution Media or ISO File Remotely.
Refer to the VMware installation document for ESXi to assist you through the installation process.

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