This document mainly introduces the installation guide of ESXi Embedded and vCenter Server, including system requirements, setting ESXi, ESXi's evaluation mode, subsequent considerations, backup and restore ESXi 4.0, installation, removal and update of third-party extensions, etc
This document provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing and configuring ESXi 4.0 Embedded together with vCenter Server 4.0. It is intended for experienced Windows or Linux system administrators who manage data‑center environments.
The guide covers system requirements, network configuration, BIOS and boot settings, license management, backup and restore of ESXi, database preparation for vCenter Server, installation of vCenter components, link‑mode configuration, and post‑installation tasks such as licensing and troubleshooting. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Required ports | 14 |
|---|---|
| VLAN ID (Direct Console) | 21 |
The vCenter Server installer can be downloaded from the VMware website as described in the guide.
Use the Reset System Configuration option in the Direct Console User Interface to reset ESXi settings.
The guide lists hardware requirements for vCenter Server and the vSphere Client in the System Requirements section.
Backup the ESXi 4.0 configuration data using the procedures described in the Backup and Restore ESXi section.