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Getting Started with ESX

Update 1
ESX 4.0
vCenter Server 4.0
This document supports the version of each product listed and
supports all subsequent versions until the document is replaced
by a new edition. To check for more recent editions of this
document, see http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs.
EN-000253-00

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  • Page 1: Getting Started With Esx

    ESX 4.0 vCenter Server 4.0 This document supports the version of each product listed and supports all subsequent versions until the document is replaced by a new edition. To check for more recent editions of this document, see http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs. EN-000253-00...
  • Page 2 VMware products are covered by one or more patents listed at http://www.vmware.com/go/patents. VMware is a registered trademark or trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting Up a Basic Inventory with the Getting Started Tabs 20 Start the vSphere Client and Log In to vCenter Server 21 Create a Datacenter 21 Add a Host 23 Create a Virtual Machine 24 Where to Go Next 25 The vSphere Tutorial 25 vSphere Documentation 25 VMware, Inc.
  • Page 4 Getting Started with ESX VMware, Inc.

  • Page 5: Getting Started With Esx

    Server and explore a multiple-host virtualization environment. This information is for experienced Windows or Linux system administrators who will be installing VMware ESX to deploy virtualization for the first time. Specifically, it is for users who meet the following requirements: Do not yet have the ESX software installed Do not yet have the vSphere Client or VMware vCenter Server installed.

  • Page 6: Esx Installation

    ESX Hardware Requirements Using ESX requires specific hardware and system resources. 64-Bit Processor VMware ESX 4.0 will only install and run on servers with 64-bit x86 CPUs. Known 64-bit processors: All AMD Opterons support 64 bit. All Intel Xeon 3000/3200, 3100/3300, 5100/5300, 5200/5400, 7100/7300, and 7200/7400 support 64 bit.

  • Page 7: Install Esx Using The Graphical Mode

    The graphical mode is the recommended installation method if you are installing ESX for the first time. The graphical mode runs by default if you do not select an alternate installation method. Prerequisites “Prerequisites for Installing ESX,” on page 6. VMware, Inc.
  • Page 8 11 Configure the network settings. VMware recommends that you use a static IP address to simplify client access. If you want to use static settings but you do not have the required information, you can use DHCP for the installation and configure static settings after you consult with your network administrator.
  • Page 9 This key is often a function key or Delete. 23 Set the first boot device to be the drive on which you installed ESX. What to do next After you complete the installation, use the vSphere Client to connect to the ESX host. VMware, Inc.

  • Page 10: Managing Your First Esx Host

    The vSphere Client requires the Microsoft .NET 3.0 SP1 Framework. If your system does not have it installed, the vSphere Client installer installs it. For a list of supported operating systems, see the Compatibility Matrixes on the VMware vSphere documentation Web site.

  • Page 11: Install The Vsphere Client

    Select I agree to the terms in the license agreement and click Next. Type your user name and company name and click Next. Select Install VMware vSphere Host Update Utility to manage host patches, updates, and upgrades from this machine and click Next.

  • Page 12: Add Your First Virtual Machine By Importing A Virtual Appliance

    To add virtual machines to hosts, you can build a new virtual machine or import a virtual appliance from the VMware Web site. A virtual appliance is a prebuilt virtual machine with an operating system and applications already installed. The vSphere Client Getting Started tab provides steps to guide you through both options.
  • Page 13 Getting Started with ESX Figure 2. Getting Started Tab for a Host Procedure In the Getting Started tab, click Import a virtual appliance. Select VA Marketplace and click Next. VMware, Inc.

  • Page 14: Managing Multiple Hosts With Vcenter Server

    Explore the advantages of managing multiple hosts with vCenter Server. Managing Multiple Hosts with vCenter Server You can deploy VMware vSphere with vCenter Server to manage multiple hosts at the same time. Using vCenter Server to manage multiple hosts allows you to experiment with advanced management options, such as resource sharing, and all of the other options available within the vSphere environment.

  • Page 15: Vcenter Server Installation

    To get started with vCenter Server quickly and manage the host you set up, you can installed vCenter Server on a desktop or laptop. You must install vCenter Server on a Windows machine that has network access to the ESX host. For production use, VMware recommends that you install vCenter Server on a dedicated server system.
  • Page 16 Server requires a database. vCenter Server uses Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express for small deployments with up to 5 hosts and 50 virtual machines. For larger deployments, VMware supports several Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server databases. Refer to the vSphere Compatibility Matrixes for the list of supported databases.
  • Page 17 Install vCenter Server vCenter Server allows you to centrally manage hosts from either a physical or virtual Windows machine, and enables the use of advanced features such as VMware Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), VMware High Availability (HA), and VMware VMotion.
  • Page 18 Enter the administrator name and password that you use when you log in to the system on which you are installing vCenter Server and click Next. You need the user name and password entered here to log in to vCenter Server after you have installed VMware, Inc.
  • Page 19 Select Use SYSTEM Account and click Next. 10 Accept the default destination folders and click Next. 11 Select Create a standalone VMware vCenter Server instance and click Next. 12 For each component that you install, accept the default port numbers and click Next.

  • Page 20: Setting Up A Basic Inventory With The Getting Started Tabs

    You must have an empty vCenter Server inventory to view the Getting Started tabs wizard. After you have set up the basic inventory, the Getting Started tabs continue to provide information about inventory objects but no longer provide inventory setup wizard help. VMware, Inc.

  • Page 21: Start The Vsphere Client And Log In To Vcenter Server

    Procedure Start the vSphere Client. Double-click the shortcut or select Start > Programs > VMware > VMware vSphere Client. Log in to vCenter Server as the administrator. Enter the IP address or vCenter Server name.
  • Page 22 On the Getting Started tab in the Information panel, follow the on-screen instructions and click Create a datacenter. This creates a datacenter. Name the datacenter by selecting it and entering a name. What to do next After you create a datacenter, add the ESX host to it. VMware, Inc.

  • Page 23: Add A Host

    (Optional) Select Enable Lockdown Mode to disable remote access for the administrator account after vCenter Server takes control of this host. Select this check box to ensure that the host is managed only through vCenter Server with root privileges. Click Next. VMware, Inc.

  • Page 24: Create A Virtual Machine

    Create a Virtual Machine Creating a virtual machine is like building a computer. After you finish creating a virtual machine, you must install a guest operating system, applications, and VMware Tools on it. Prerequisites Make sure that you have an ISO image and a license for the operating system to install on the virtual machine.

  • Page 25: Where To Go Next

    After you create the virtual machine, install a guest operating system and VMware Tools on it. You can find instructions for how to install a guest operating system and VMware Tools in the vSphere Tutorial accessible from the vSphere Client.
  • Page 26 Getting Started with ESX VMware, Inc.

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