This document provides an introduction to using VMware ESXi Installable to deploy a virtualized environment, including installation, setup, and management.
The document walks administrators through the hardware requirements, installation steps, and initial setup of VMware ESXi Installable. It covers preparing the host, booting from the ESXi Installable ISO, and completing the installation wizard.
After installation, the guide explains how to configure the root password, set up networking (DHCP or static IP), and perform basic host management tasks. It also introduces using vCenter Server for multi‑host environments and outlines next‑step operations such as creating virtual machines. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU | 64‑bit x86 CPU |
|---|---|
| Minimum RAM | 2 GB (3 GB if managed by vCenter) |
| RAM for vCenter‑managed host | 3 GB |
| Network controller | One or more 10 Gb Ethernet controllers |
| Supported SCSI controller | Adaptec Ultra‑160/320, LSI Logic Fusion‑MPT, most NCR/Symbios SCSI |
No, SATA CD‑ROM devices cannot be connected to VMs; you must use IDE emulation mode instead.