This document provides information to get started with ESXi Installable 4.0, including hardware requirements, installation, setup, and management.
The document provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing VMware ESXi Installable on a single‑host virtualization environment, setting up the root password, and configuring networking. It also covers using the vSphere Client and vCenter Server for managing multiple hosts.
Key sections include hardware requirements, installation from CD, IP and DNS configuration via the Direct Console, creating the first virtual machine, and links to additional vSphere tutorials and documentation. This manual is written in Chinese.
| CPU Architecture | 64‑bit x86 |
|---|---|
| Minimum RAM | 2 GB |
| Network Adapter | One or more Gigabit or 10 Gb Ethernet controllers |
| Supported SCSI Controllers | Adaptec Ultra‑160/320, LSI Logic Fusion‑MPT, most NCR/Symbios SCSI |
From the Direct Console User Interface, select "Configure Password", enter the new password, confirm it, and press Enter.