VMware ESX Server 3 Configuration Guide

About this manual

This guide is intended for administrators who need to install, upgrade, or manage VMware ESX Server 3. It covers network, storage, and security configuration in detail and assumes familiarity with virtualization concepts.

Key sections include network configuration (virtual switches, port groups, VMkernel settings), storage configuration (local, NFS, iSCSI, Fibre Channel), and security settings (firewall, authentication, SSL). Appendices list useful command‑line tools and troubleshooting tips. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Network Configuration
• Advanced Network Features
• Storage Configuration
• iSCSI Configuration
• NFS Configuration
• Security Configuration
• Firewall Settings
• Virtual Machine Networking
• Appendix

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of the ESX Server 3 Configuration Guide?

It provides instructions for configuring networking, storage, and security on ESX Server 3.

Which ESX Server versions are covered by this guide?

The guide covers ESX Server 3, ESX Server 3.5, and the ESX Server 3i version.

Where can I find the list of supported storage adapters?

The list is in the Storage section of the guide, under the heading “支持的存储适配器”.

How do I configure an NFS data store on ESX Server 3?

See the “NFS 数据存储” section, which describes creating NFS volumes and assigning them to virtual machines.