How To Install VMware ESXi 5.1 – PART 1 of vSphere 5.1

INTRODUCTION

This post is the part 1 of the vSphere 5.1. This tutorial will show you how to install VMware ESXi 5.1.

What is VMware ESXi Server?

VMware ESXi server is a baremetal hypervisor (without running an operating system) that can run Virtual Machines

TUTORIAL

Insert VMware ESXi 5.1 DVD or boot from ISO file to load the necessary files for installation

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proceed with installation

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Enter root password

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Press F11 confirm the installation

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Reboot the server to start VMware ESXi 5.1

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Loading VMware ESXi 5.1 for first time

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After completing the installation you can press F2 to login to the system

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provide a static IP address

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Now you can use vSphere client to manage this…

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