This document describes the installation, configuration and usage of ESXi Embedded and vCenter Server.
The VMware ESXi Embedded and vCenter Server 4.0 Installation Guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing ESXi 4.0 Embedded and vCenter Server 4.0. It is intended for experienced Windows or Linux system administrators who manage virtualized data‑center environments.
The document covers system and hardware requirements, network and storage configuration, database preparation for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and DB2, license key handling, backup and restore procedures, and the installation of additional modules such as Update Manager and vCenter Converter. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported vCenter Server databases | Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, DB2 |
|---|---|
| Required ports | 16 |
| Supported client OS | 64‑bit Windows or Linux |
| vSphere Client hardware requirements | see section 13 |
The guide is for users who need to install vCenter Server and set up ESXi 4.0 Embedded, experienced Windows or Linux system administrators.
You can download the vSphere Client from VMware’s website at http://www.vmware.com/cn/support/pubs.
Use the reset default configuration option described in the guide (see page 107).
Specify the -g parameter instead of -s to get the current status of the temporary partition.