VMware - vSphere 6 - Install ESXi

1. Prerequisites

• Download ESXi from vmware.com, depend on Server Vendor, can use Custom iso

• Hardware that is listed in the VMware Compatibility Guide for vSphere 6.0

2. Install

• Mount the ESXi 6.0 ISO image to the host.

• Power-On the host hardware and allow the host to boot from the ISO image.

• The boot process will begin with the Boot Menu and progress to the Loading ESXi screen.

• Wait for the “Welcome to VMware ESXi 6.0.0 Installation” message to appear. Press “Enter” to continue.

• Press “F11″ to accept the EULA.

• Select your boot “Storage Device” and press “Enter” to continue.

• Select the Keyboard Input layout and press “Enter” to continue.

• Enter the “root” password and press “Enter” to continue.

• Press “F11″ to Confirm the Install.

• Wait for the “Installation Complete” message and then press “Enter” to reboot the ESXi host.

• Demo picture

3. Useful link

Video - vSphere 6 - How to install and configure VMware ESXi 6

Video - Vmware vSphere 6.0 ESXI 6 0

VMware ESXi 6 Installation Guide

How to install VMware vSphere ESXi 6.0 in VMware Workstation 10 on Windows 8.1

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