Introduction To Installing Esx; Prerequisites For Installing Esx - VMware ESX 4.0 - INSTALLATION GUIDE UPDATE 1 Installation Manual

Introduction to Installing ESX

These topics discuss the prerequisites and options for installing ESX.
The ESX installation includes the following components:
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This chapter includes the following topics:

"Prerequisites for Installing ESX,"

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"About the esxconsole.vmdk,"
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"Options for Accessing the Installation Media, Booting the Installer, and Running the Installer,"
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"About ESX Evaluation Mode,"
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"ESX Installation Options,"
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Prerequisites for Installing ESX
Before you begin the installation procedure, ensure that the host meets the prerequisites.
The prerequisites are as follows:
Make sure the host has a supported network adapter.
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If your installation will require a network connection or if you want to test out the network settings, verify
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that the network cable is plugged into the Ethernet adapter that you are using for the service console. The
ESX installer needs a live network connection to properly detect certain network settings, such as the host
name under DHCP. IPv6 is not supported for ESX installation. Installation options that require a network
connection include PXE booting the installer, accessing a remote ESX installation script, and accessing
remote installation media.
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