Dell 4.x Quick Start Guide

VMware vSphere 4 on DellPowerEdge SystemsGetting Started GuideGetStart.book Page 1 Friday, January 28, 2011 11:39 AM

10Getting Started GuideThe recovery environment starts. When the recovery image loads, the system is ready to begin the flash storage imaging process.

Getting Started Guide113Use the up- and down-arrow keys to highlight Integrated Devices, and then press <Enter>.4To enable ESXi:aHighlight SD Ca

12Getting Started GuideConfiguring Recurring Boot to ESXiFollow the steps given below to boot your system to ESXi. Once the internal flash device port

Getting Started Guide13a license key or license activation code. The registration must be completed within 30 days from the date of product purchase.

14Getting Started GuidevSphere Essentials Plus, Standard, Advanced, Enterprise, Enterprise Plus Edition LicenseIf you ordered the vSphere Essentials P

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicat

Contents3ContentsCreating the ESX Installation Media . . . . . . . . . . . 5Creating the ESXi Recovery Media . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Creating the v

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Getting Started Guide5 NOTE: The VMware ESX, ESXi, or the VMware vCenter Server media is not shipped with the system.Creating the ESX Installation Med

6Getting Started Guide5Choose the Operating System as ESXi.6Expand Enterprise Solutions.7Select Download Now beside the appropriate image.8Use a blank

Getting Started Guide75Use a blank media to burn the ISO image. You have now created your vCenter Server installation media.Installing vCenter Server

8Getting Started GuideThe Download Patches page displays a list of all the patches that match the details you specified. 7Select the required patch an

Getting Started Guide9For instructions to install the internal USB key or the SD Card on the system board for other supported PowerEdge systems, see t