Load the Image on to the ESXi Host

1. Locate and mount the modified-operating-system-filename.iso or XG-operating-system-filename.iso file.

   The OS files are loaded and the ESXi host boots from those files into the installer.

2. Accept or decline the license agreement.
3. On the Select a Disk (to Install or Upgrade) dialog box, select the LUN connected to the VNIC you created in Create a Server Profile.

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   Note -  You can display details about a LUN by pressing F1.

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4. Press Enter to continue the installer until you see the Confirm Install dialog box.

   The LUN must be dedicated to the modified ISO installation. If your LUN already contains data, a dialog box is displayed with a warning that data will be overwritten.

5. Choose any of the following options:

   • Abort the current installation.

   • Overwrite the existing data.

   • Store the data on a different LUN or device.

6. If the LUN already has an OS installed, perform these additional steps.
   1. On the Virtual machine file system (VMFS) format dialog box, select the option as needed for your installation:

      • Upgrade ESXi, preserve VMFS datastore.

      • Install ESXi, preserve VMFS datastore.

      • Install ESXi, overwrite VMFS datastore.

        This is required for a fresh install.

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        Note -  Additional dialog boxes for the keyboard type and language are displayed. Make sure to select the correct option for your version of ESXi installation.

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   2. When prompted, log in to the host of your version of ESXi.

      The Confirm Installation dialog box is displayed.

   3. Press F11 to confirm that you want to continue the installation.

      The installation runs to completion, and then the Installation Complete dialog box is displayed.