This information provides a quick start guide to get you started with ESXi. It includes the steps required to set up a basic environment for single-host virtualization. After you have installed and run a virtual machine on the host, you can install vCenter Server and explore a multi-host virtual environment.
The ESXi Embedded Quick Start Guide is intended for experienced Windows or Linux administrators who are deploying VMware ESXi Embedded for the first time. It walks the reader through the initial configuration of a single‑host virtualized environment, including setting the root password, configuring network settings, and installing the vSphere Client.
The document also explains how to add the first virtual machine, connect to vCenter Server for multi‑host management, and provides hardware and software requirements for the vSphere Client such as CPU, memory, disk space, and required Microsoft .NET versions. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU requirement for vSphere Client | 266 MHz or faster |
|---|---|
| Memory requirement for vSphere Client | 200 MB RAM |
| Disk space requirement for vSphere Client | 1 GB available |