Single-Server Interactive Installation Methods
This document covers instructions for setting up your installation environment for
single-server remote or local installation. Interactive installation is recommended for deployment
of a small number of servers.
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Local
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Uses a physical CD/DVD drive connected to the server or server USB drive.
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Monitor
USB keyboard and mouse
USB CD/DVD drive
ESXi 5.5 distribution media
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Remote
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Uses a redirected physical CD/DVD drive or CD/DVD ISO image on a remote system running the
Oracle ILOM Remote Console application.
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Remote system with browser
Attached physical CD/DVD drive or CD/DVD ISO image
ESXi distribution media
Network access to the server's management port
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PXE image
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Uses an image of the OS installed on a PXE server.
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PXE server with the OS image installed.
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PXE server installation is not included in this scope of this document.
For information on PXE installation, refer to vSphere Installation and
Setup .
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