HP ProLiant BL280c - G6 Server Getting Started Manual
Hp integrated vmware esxi 4.0 and updates getting started guide
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Summary of Contents for HP ProLiant BL280c - G6 Server
- Page 1 HP VMware ESXi 4.0 and Updates Getting Started Guide...
- Page 2 Overview Thank you for downloading HP VMware ESXi 4.0 and updates. HP has seamlessly integrated VMware ESXi, delivering active HP ProLiant management and consolidated lifecycle management for a consistent, reliable ProLiant experience. HP CIM (Common Information Module) providers proactively surface hardware monitoring data to deliver the most up-to-date server state information possible.
- Page 3 Understanding the VMware infrastructure VMware vSphere includes the following components: Virtual machine—A virtual machine is a software-based computer capable of • running an operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® or GNU/Linux as if the operating system is installed on a physical machine. Host—A host is a physical machine running platform virtualization software such •...
- Page 4 Additional HP components that complete your virtualization infrastructure: Management network—A management network enables the server administrator • to manage discrete physical servers without relying on a general purpose communications network. This dedicated network enables a reliable connection to the hardware in the event of a network failure. HP Insight Control for VMware vCenter Server—The HP Insight Control extension •...
- Page 5 Burn the installation ISO to a CD, or move the ISO image to a location accessible using the virtual media capabilities of HP iLO 2 or iLO 3. NOTE: The CD is bootable. Boot the server and install the HP VMware ESXi product either to the hard drive or to flash media (USB flash drive or SD card).
- Page 6 Windows® 64-bit operating systems and all guest 64-bit operating systems such as Linux. a. If you are not in RBSU, boot the server, and then press F9 to enter RBSU. b. Scroll down to Advanced Options, and then press Enter. c.
- Page 7 a. Under the Virtual CD/DVD-ROM section, select Local Media Drive. b. From the menu, select the drive letter of the physical CD/DVD-ROM drive on which the software image will be installed. c. Click Connect. The connected drive icon turns green. For the local image file option, do the following: a.
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Page 8: Recovering From A System Failure
The updates and patches are delivered and installed by VMware Update Manager (VUM). For more information on this process, see the VUM Administration Guide (http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vi3_vum_10_admin_guide.pdf). Recovering from a system failure If you encounter a system failure and need to reinstall the software, see "Installing HP VMware ESXi 4.0 and updates (on page 6)."... - Page 9 © Copyright 2008, 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.