Section 2.5. Solutions Fast Track

2.5. Solutions Fast Track

2.5.1.

2.5.1.1. Pre-installation Tasks

Obtain all necessary IP information for your ESX Server

Gather all installation media and licensing information for your ESX Server

Set the hardware time of your ESX Server in its BIOS

2.5.1.2. Performing the Installation

We recommend going through the installation process repeatedly, changing certain default selections to become familiar with the outcome.

Documentation of your ESX Server build for future reference is essential.

Make your changes, break the ESX Server, and then rebuild it.

Report errors during your install to VMware using its tools.

2.5.1.3. Post-installation Tasks

Update your ESX Server build documentation

Ensure network connectivity of your ESX Server (using ping to another node will work)

Remove all install media from your ESX Server