Task Map For Vmware Esx Server Installation; Planning Network Interfaces - Sun Microsystems Fire X4150 Installation Manual

Task Map for VMware ESX Server Installation

Consult the following table to determine which sections in this document are
relevant to the installation tasks that you want to perform:
Installation Task
Collect information about your
system.
Download ISO image and burn to
CD.
Begin installing the VMware ESX
software using a local or network-
attached CD or virtual CD drive.
Identify a specific network
interface.
Complete the VMware ESX Server
3 software installation.
Update the ESX Server 3 software
if necessary.

Planning Network Interfaces

The Virtual Infrastructure 3 service console and management interface is dependent
on a network interface. The service console does not automatically use the first
interface with a live connection. If you do not physically connect all network
interfaces, a live interface must be associated with the service console for host
management.
See your server service manual for detailed information concerning network
interface cabling and the BIOS considerations of these interfaces.
By default, vmnic0 is assigned for service console communications.
Relevant Section
"VMware ESX Server Installation and Administration
Documentation" on page
"Installing VMware ESX Server From a CD/DVD" on
page 60.
"Installing VMware ESX Server From Local Media" on
page 61.
"Planning Network Interfaces" on page
http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vi_pub
s.html
"VMware ESX Server Updates and Patches" on
page 62.
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